The Norman festival of 1985 between two showers

Organized by the Friends of the Beach, the Norman day of Vierville took place on a Sunday in 1985 despite the rain. The morning began with a fair open to professionals and amateurs. At 10 a.m., Father Tourquetil, parish priest of Vierville, had celebrated a religious service.

The bad weather prevented the parade of floats and flower boats planned for the next one. However, visitors stayed to eat, enjoying the teurgoule and cider stands. An improvement in the afternoon allowed the procession of the Norman wedding, the Valognes folk group, the floats and the flowery boats to parade. Walkers appreciated these evocations of yesteryear.

From 9 p.m., the Valognais group presented their show, followed by fireworks. The day, upset by the showers, took place in an excellent atmosphere. The members of the association, whose president is named J.-Pierre Debbel in this cut, had worked hard on its preparation. Norman hats, hats and blouses were out.

Reconstructed or uncertain passages:
- The president is printed "J.-Pierre Debbel"; other denominations use Delobel. The variant of this source is preserved without cutting it.

Archive image: https://vierville.cordelle.eu/Photos2008/1985-FeteNorm11aout1985.jpg