Updated on 1 July 2020
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It’s that time of year when the sun sets later, temperatures are milder, and people gather to watch what France does so well, an evening light show!
Rouen
Every summer, hundreds of thousands of spectators line the square in front of Rouen cathedral to watch its facade come to life. This year, enjoy spectacular visuals narrating the Norman Vikings’ adventures. The second show features the ships that travelled the seas in search of the New World.
- 20 June – 30 September 2020 at nightfall – free of charge
The Mont-Saint-Michel
Rediscover Normandy’s most famous landmark through a new light show called ‘The Archangel’. Enter the Abbey of the Mont-Saint-Michel and watch the historic walls, ceiling and floors broughtto life!
- 4 July – 29 August from 7:30pm – tickets cost €12-€15
Bayeux
In Bayeux, the light show is displayed not only on the cathedral but also on the magnificent ‘Liberty Tree’ just outside it. Enjoy ten stories celebrating France’s journey to freedom and liberty in an array of vibrant colours. Pure magic!
- Cancelled in 2020
Sées
Sées Cathedral in the south of Normandy also runs an annual Musilumières light show at the weekends throughout the summer, which tells the tale of the cathedral itself. Get ready to travel back in time to 1209 for a spectacular 45-minute show!
- Cancelled in 2020