Les Boréales Festival 2025 in Caen
Every year in November, Caen takes on a Nordic feel thanks to the Les Boréales Festival.
The 2025 edition will be held from 13 to 23 November and will showcase the Baltic States: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Over the years, this unique festival has established itself as the largest European festival dedicated to Nordic and Baltic cultures.
Every year, it attracts thousands of visitors who come to discover the Far North.
Literature remains the backbone of Les Boréales.
Numerous writers, translators and illustrators from Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Norway and the Baltic countries are expected to attend.
These meetings and conferences will give you the opportunity to engage directly with these voices from the North.
The festival is also a place for multidisciplinary discoveries.
You can attend concerts of contemporary and traditional music, watch plays, dance shows and visual performances.
During Les Boréales, the whole city joins in the festivities.
Media libraries, museums, bookshops and public spaces are transformed into temporary cultural venues.
You will also have the opportunity to sample some Nordic specialities in Caen's restaurants.
Whether you are alone, with your partner or with your family, the event is suitable for all ages.
Discover the full programme for 2025.
To fully enjoy the Great North experience, we recommend staying in the heart of Caen.
The Best Western Plus Le Moderne hotel enjoys a pleasant location in the city centre, close to all the tourist attractions.
Discover our 42 spacious and modern rooms and enjoy our room service and the comfort of a 4-star hotel.
After attending the festival, head to the hotel's cosy lounge to share a glass of cider, Calvados or Normandy beer.
The 2025 edition will be held from 13 to 23 November and will showcase the Baltic States: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Over the years, this unique festival has established itself as the largest European festival dedicated to Nordic and Baltic cultures.
Every year, it attracts thousands of visitors who come to discover the Far North.
Discover the programme for Les Boréales 2025
Literature remains at the heart of the festival
Literature remains the backbone of Les Boréales.
Numerous writers, translators and illustrators from Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Norway and the Baltic countries are expected to attend.
These meetings and conferences will give you the opportunity to engage directly with these voices from the North.
Music, shows and exhibitions
The festival is also a place for multidisciplinary discoveries.
You can attend concerts of contemporary and traditional music, watch plays, dance shows and visual performances.
The Far North takes centre stage throughout the city of Caen
During Les Boréales, the whole city joins in the festivities.
Media libraries, museums, bookshops and public spaces are transformed into temporary cultural venues.
You will also have the opportunity to sample some Nordic specialities in Caen's restaurants.
Whether you are alone, with your partner or with your family, the event is suitable for all ages.
Discover the full programme for 2025.
Stay in Caen during the Les Boréales festival
To fully enjoy the Great North experience, we recommend staying in the heart of Caen.
The Best Western Plus Le Moderne hotel enjoys a pleasant location in the city centre, close to all the tourist attractions.
Discover our 42 spacious and modern rooms and enjoy our room service and the comfort of a 4-star hotel.
After attending the festival, head to the hotel's cosy lounge to share a glass of cider, Calvados or Normandy beer.
