Genealogy exhibition and tasting
Tourists are welcome to view historical displays and try local food; respectful behavior and interest in heritage are appreciated.
~15:00
Cow and Caribou Festival
Festival La Vache et le Caribou
Verneuil-sur-Avre, France
Aug 7 - 12, 2025ConfirmedSource
Each summer, the town of Verneuil-sur-Avre celebrates the old ties between Normandy and Quebec with the Cow and Caribou festival. Concerts, storytelling, and local food fill a cross-cultural fair, in a celebration begun in 2009 that honors the town's links to the early French settlers of Quebec.
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Day 2 · Aug 8
Day 3 · Aug 9
Acoustic music concert
Visitors can join locals in dancing and singing along to Quebec folk tunes; the relaxed setting invites communal participation.
~20:00
Where it happens
Place du Général de Gaulle
Verneuil-sur-Avre, France
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Plan the timing
Language skills (French or English) are helpful
Read the local rhythm
Basic understanding of Quebec-Canada ties
Respect local boundaries
General courtesy (e.g. greet locals, sample customs) suffices.
Practical notes
Tickets
Free events are available.
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LOCAL COMMUNITY & FOLK LIFE
Cow and Caribou Festival
Festival La Vache et le Caribou
Verneuil-sur-Avre, France
Each summer, the town of Verneuil-sur-Avre celebrates the old ties between Normandy and Quebec with the Cow and Caribou festival. Concerts, storytelling, and local food fill a cross-cultural fair, in a celebration begun in 2009 that honors the town's links to the early French settlers of Quebec.
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Aug 7 - 12, 2025Confirmed dates
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Verneuil-sur-Avre has ancestral connections to early French settlers in Quebec. The festival honors shared heritage: descendants of Normans abroad are invited back to Normandy, and Quebec culture is showcased. It reflects Normandy’s colonial-era history and current warm ties with Francophone Canada.
Key moments to know
Day 2Aug 8~15:00Expected
Genealogy exhibition and tasting
Tourists are welcome to view historical displays and try local food; respectful behavior and interest in heritage are appreciated.
Day 3Aug 9~20:00Expected
Acoustic music concert
Visitors can join locals in dancing and singing along to Quebec folk tunes; the relaxed setting invites communal participation.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Language skills (French or English) are helpful
Read the local rhythm
Basic understanding of Quebec-Canada ties
Respect local boundaries
General courtesy (e.g. greet locals, sample customs) suffices.
Essentials at a glance
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Aug 7 - 12, 2025
Confirmed
City / Area
Verneuil-sur-Avre
Normans of Verneuil-sur-Avre
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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