European Heritage Days: Former general store On Saturday 19 Sep Come and explore the interpretive trail in the courtyard, which tells the story of the former penal colony, whose buildings once stood to the west, behind those of the Magasin Général. Rochefort
Blablapages On Saturday 19 Sep A special blablapages, in connection with the Rochefort Océan book festival and the Bégonia prize. Rochefort
Musical reading: River Evenings On Saturday 19 Sep Directed by Françoise Delrue, featuring the voices of Murielle Colvez and Éric Ferret, based on texts by Pierre Loti, Sylvaine Reyre, Yvan Maurer and Anita Warmel. With musical accompaniment by the L’Effet-Mer string quartet. Saint-Nazaire-sur-Charente
European Heritage Days : Entreprise Remy Babiaud Pianos On Saturday 19 Sep An introduction to the heritage of musical instruments, with a focus on the piano. Rémy Babiaud, a Master Craftsman who has been restoring antique pianos for nearly 30 years, and his team invite you to discover their expertise and passion for both antique and contemporary instruments. He preserve... Rochefort
European Heritage Days at the Lucien Grand drinking water production plant On Saturday 19 Sep Step into a secret world where raw water is transformed into tap water. To shed light on the challenges facing water in Charente-Maritime, a bold and immersive visual world transforms the site into an interactive family experience. During your visit, you will discover the exhibition space, dedica... Saint-Hippolyte
Youth, Sport and Associations Festival On Saturday 19 Sep Local associations, an Olympic village and entertainment for all await you on 19 September on the west seafront. This 2026 edition will take on an exceptional dimension with the presence of SCOS and its Olympic village, offering many sports initiations: boxing, biathlon, breakdance, ultimate, ar... Fouras
Coffee and a chat: The role of women in architecture On Saturday 19 Sep In the form of a coffee morning, Valentine Chaigneau, an architect with HMONP (Accreditation for Project Management under New Procedures) for around ten years, will speak candidly about her profession and the role of women in architecture. Today, although women account for 45 per cent of those regi... Rochefort
Guided tours by Corentin Charbonnier On Saturday 19 Sep As part of the exhibition "All is not dark: Metal from life to death". Forget the clichés! Metal is much more than music: it is an abundant universe, rich in history, images and cultures. Accompanied by Corentin Charbonnier, curator of the exhibition, dive into the heart of Tout n'est pas somb... Rochefort
European Heritage Days: St-Nazaire-sur-Charente Church On Saturday 19 Sep A talk accompanied by a photo presentation on the church’s evolution from its construction to the present day, every 30 minutes Concert in the church: the Jean Deré Choir, conducted by Edwin Flores Saint-Nazaire-sur-Charente
European Heritage Days: Tréville Barracks, entrance pavilion – Maison de l’égalité On Saturday 19 Sep Coffee and a chat: The role of women in architecture Valentine Chaigneau, who has been an architect for around ten years, will speak candidly about her professional experience, the realities of the field and the role of women in architecture. Today, although women now account for 45 per cent of mem... Rochefort
