Workshop: Japanese bookbinding On Sunday 14 Dec Annabelle Gérin, bookbinder and restorer, will guide you through your first steps in making a Japanese-style notebook. Thanks to this ancient technique, you will leave with a unique item! Subject to availability. Adult supervision required. Meet at the Librairie de la Corderie Royale bookshop.... Rochefort
Video game day On Wednesday 17 Dec Immerse yourself in a world of poetry, colour and emotion through two unique and visually stunning video games: Child of Light and Gris. Try them out solo on the Switch console. Registration required Tonnay-Charente
Tom Frager showcase and signing session On Wednesday 17 Dec Come and meet Tom Frager for a showcase and signing session for his new album, ‘Septième Continent’. He has released the first collaborative album dedicated to protecting the oceans. The artist and professional surfer has brought together an exceptional line-up for his album. Comprising 14 fin... Rochefort
Story pot On Wednesday 17 Dec Listening to stories, singing nursery rhymes, discovering picture books: a moment of bonding and interaction between adults and toddlers and between children, promoting socialisation. Theme: Ready for winter! By reservation only. Saint-Agnant
Exhibition: ‘Before our closed eyes – At the heart of climate change, blindness’ From 6 until 17 December Sous nos yeux fermés (Before our closed eyes) – At the heart of climate change, blindness A project by the Fil Obscura collective (Dorothée Machabert & Agnès Uthurriague) Photography and textiles intertwine to question our view of a changing world. Between contemporary art and documentary pho... Rochefort
Conference: Menopause, andropause: let's talk about it! On Thursday 18 Dec Hosted by Line Komen, a nurse specialising in female cycle disorders, this meeting offers you the opportunity to better understand these major hormonal changes, debunk common misconceptions, and discover practical ways to experience them more calmly. An event open to all, where you can learn, ask qu... Rochefort
Photography exhibition: Révélations by Mélanie Chaigneau From 18 November until 18 December Through a series of black and white portraits, Mélanie Chaigneau gives a voice to victims of sexual violence. Accompanied by texts and audio testimonials that lift the veil, these portraits of women and men – all from the La Rochelle area – are imbued with emotion and reconstruction. With their gaz... Rochefort
Slam, performance and open mic night On Friday 19 Dec Every other month, on a Friday evening, Mafiore and Le Clos invite a local artist: slam, poetry, stand-up, rap, theatre... anything goes! 6pm Writing workshop (€10) Hosted by the guest of the day. Please book online to help us manage registrations. 8.30pm Performance A demonstration of the... Rochefort
Exhibition of original comic book plates and archival documents From 17 November until 19 December Freely inspired by real events and Géricault's famous painting exhibited at the Louvre in 1819, the story of ‘L'oubliée du Radeau de la Méduse’ (The Forgotten Woman of the Raft of the Medusa) recounts the epic tale of the survivors of the frigate, which left Rochefort on 17 June 1816 and ran aground... Rochefort
Christmas parade On Saturday 20 Dec Be enchanted by La Caravane des Lumières, a magical parade that will light up the heart of the city at nightfall. In a festive atmosphere, circus performers will dazzle you with their skills in manipulating luminous objects: bolas, sticks, balls and other LED accessories will create a sparkling, co... Fouras
Méli Mélo d'histoires (A mix of stories) On Saturday 20 Dec For children aged 5 and up. 18 October > Theme: Story Fair 22 November > Theme: A Medley of Stories 20 December > Theme: Waiting for Christmas By reservation only. Rochefort
Christmas magic From 20 until 21 December The magic of Christmas descends on the town centre: the pedestrianised street, its shops and the fish and vegetable markets will host a festive and friendly programme of events for the whole family. A Christmas market featuring 20 stallholders will be held throughout the weekend on Place Cando, off... Fouras
