What's On: Friday 6 November 2009

As part of the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on the night of 9 November 1989. Exhibition on the theme of borders and symbols of the division of the world during the Cold War period. At the Mémorial de Caen.

Exhibition of abstract and figurative paintings by Elliott Mercer in oils and other mediums on canvas and wood. Exhibition opening-night reception at 18:30 15 October. Arenga Restaurant 16, Rue de Courtonne, Caen.

Guided tours and tastings at the Pierre Huet Calvados producers. From 09:00 - 12:30 and 14:00 - 18:00.

Visit the Nicolas Poussin Museum. Poussin is considered by some to be the greatest French painter of the 17th century and was born in 1594 in Villers, a village close to Les Andelys. Open every day except Tuesday from 14:00 - 18:00. Bookings can be made for morning visits.

Associative garden with activities throughout the year. Grow your own, pick your own, veg, fruits, herbs and flowers. Ecobuilding courses to start this year. Wednesday and Friday from 12:00 - 18:00. Register your interest by contacting us for more details on how to get involved.

Sports Night including pool, darts, table football and Wii sports. Every Friday evening at Bellefontaine Park, Chemin de l’Eglise. For more information Tel : 02 33 50 37 52.

Temporary exhibition entitled "Women in the war", depicting womens' lives and roles during the Second World War. 15 May to 30 September, Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 - 12:00, every day 14:00 - 18:00. 1 October to 30 November, Wednesday to Sunday 14:00 - 18:00. At the Musée de la Liberation.

Visit the tidal island and abbey of Mont Saint-Michel. Open daily 09:00 - 18:00. Closed 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.

Exhibition of photographs of the Normandy countryside in the mist, by Kirt Stier. At the Office Departemental de la culture.

Guided tours throughout year, of the city of Alencon. For more information contact the Tourist Office Tel : 02 33 80 66 33 .

The Manoir Courboyer headquarters of the Perche Natural Park. Visit the manor house and gardens. Tourist information, restaurant and shop selling local crafts and produce. Open daily throughout the year.

View one of the finest collections of impressionist paintings and the most complete exhibition of art through the ages. The second largest impressionist collection in France after the Orsay Museum in Paris. At the Musée Malraux, 2 boulevard Clemenceau.

General sale, bric-a-brac and collectables. From Friday and Saturday 08:00 - 18:00, Sunday 08:00 - 13:00 in the Place St. Marc.

Large funfair along the banks of the Seine. Numerous rides, attractions and food stalls.