Experience 15 extraordinary days in the Games’ Village !
From 23 August 2014, you will get to experience 15 extraordinary days in the Games’ Village !
You can already book your ticket to the Village on the ticketing website http://ticket.normandy2014.com for the price of 5 euros. Just click on "Games Village", and then on the day you wish to go there, before making your payment. Each person can book 6 tickets for a single day.
The Games Village will be open every day from 11am to 10pm from 23 August to 7 September, except on Monday, September 1st. On September 7th, it will close at 6.20pm, after the closing ceremony.
Click here to learn more about the Games Village's entertainment programme
Click here to dowload the map of the Games Village
THE GAMES VILLAGE IN THE HEART OF CAEN
Located in Caen’s city-centre, just a few minutes minutes away from d'Ornano Stadium , the Zenith and the Prairie Racecourse, the Games Village will be the heart of the event for the crowd, competitors, and entertainers.
CONCERTS AT THE "ALLTECH MUSIC FESTIVAL"
Proposed by the Title Sponsor of the event, the Alltech Music Festival and its eight concert nights spread over the 2 weeks of the competition with contribute to the festive atmosphere of the event with International artists and regional groups performing in front of 10,000 spectators. The program is intended to please everyone, with eclectic, folk and blues, rock and soul, rap, country and bluegrass and more.
You can now pre-reserve your tickets on the ticketing website http://ticket.normandy2014.com. To do so, just login to the section "My Account" with your login and password. If you have a ticket a sports competition on the day of the concert you want to attend, just click on "reserve" (2 per person maximum). If you do not have a ticket to a sports competition on that day, just buy a ticket to the Games' Village on that day (cost : 5 euros), and then pre-reserve your tickets to the concert night.
ALL KINDS OF EXHIBITIONS ALL DAY LONG
Within the Village, you will get to live a permanent show with exhibitions going on all day long. From one to the other, you will discover the magic of the equestrian artists who will delight the opening ceremony on August 23rd.
Many surprises will also await the younger crowds within the Village: kid zones, pony parks, fun rides, exhibitions… this may inspire some young riders to become World champions in the years to come !
Click here to discover the entire entertainment programme
SHOWCASING THE WORKING HORSE
A "Working horse village" will be created within the Games Village. It will allow everyone to see just how much working horses have to offer and the many uses they have : transport, logistics, waste disposal… The many initiatives and activities that are planned will only go to showcase these wonderful horses.
EQUISPHER BY ALLTECH
Located in the heart of the Games village, Equispher sponsored by Alltech, is an educational exhibition co-funded by the Normandy Organising Committee 2014 and Alltech. Visitors to Equispher will get to experience the world as the horse sees it and learn about their behaviour, senses and sporting ability through a wealth of interactive displays and unique videos. The exhibition also caters to children with a dedicated centre area for kids, teaching them all about the digestive health with model digestive systems and colouring sheets.
More info on http://www.alltech.com/equispher
HAVE FUN, EAT, DRINK & REST IN THE EXHIBITORS'S AREA
Between two races, you will get to take a break in one of the many restaurants located in the Village, or in the stands of our 200 exhibitors.
GAMES VILLAGE "IN SHORT"
Open daily (except September 1st) from 23 August to 7 September 2014 at the “Parc des Expositions” of Caen
- 5 euros. Free if you have a ticket to a competition.
- 2 night “happenings”
- Exhibitors, shops and services
- Zones for partners
- Catering
- Sports performances
- Kid Zones
- Open Stables
- Demonstrations
- Working Horse Village
- Concerts at the Alltech Music Festival
- Permanent shows
- Wanderings and mini-shows
* The Village will be closed on Monday 1 September 2014