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 (starting at 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm). In a festive atmosphere, circus performers will dazzle you with their skills in manipulating luminous objects: bolas, sticks, balls and other LED acces... 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 concert On Sunday 21 Dec Christmas concert organised at St Louis Church with soloist Colette Schermann, Emmanuelle Fardet on piano/organ, the Saint-Vincent choir and the Corderie Royale ensemble. Rochefort
Christmas show: Christmas Around the World On Sunday 21 Dec An interactive show filled with magic, grand illusions, laughter and dreams! As we all know, Father Christmas lives in Lapland, where he works hard all year round with his elves to prepare the toys and gifts that we will find under the Christmas tree on the morning of 25 December. Returning from... Fouras
Christmas events On Sunday 21 Dec Festive snack and magical encounter with Father Christmas: Meet at the village hall at 4.30 pm for a delicious and convivial moment: chocolates, clementines and seasonal treats will delight young and old alike. The perfect opportunity to share a magical moment with your family and meet Father Christ... Port-des-Barques
Meeting Santa Claus From 20 until 21 December Fouras welcomes Father Christmas for the end-of-year festivities! On the programme: Meet Father Christmas, illuminations, festive sounds, a magic letterbox, and more. An unmissable event to get into the festive spirit and enjoy a celebratory moment with the family. Fouras
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
December at the workshop From 15 until 23 December For more than 20 years, Pascaline Mitaranga has lived on the banks of the Charente River in Rochefort and devoted her work to illustrating and representing the region where she has settled. Encounters with people and landscapes, often provoked by chance, form the common thread of a body of work tha... Rochefort
Demonstration - glass art bead making From 16 until 24 December Discover how to make glass art beads! The Ateliers d'Art de France-accredited Atelier du 5 offers free demonstrations of its skills. The bead-maker presents a glass rod to the flame. The molten glass, which has become pasty, is wrapped around a metal mandrel, which has been pre-soaked in a separa... Fouras
Street market in Soubise From 1 January until 31 December Small market, on the Camille Émon square on Friday from 9am to 1pm. Oysters, fruit & vegetables. Catering and roasting. Soubise
Street market in Tonnay-Charente From 1 January until 31 December Rue Kilmaine Sunday, 8.00 am. - 1.00 pm. Tonnay-Charente
Street market in Saint-Jean-d'Angle From 1 January until 31 December The market halls date from the 17th century. The framework, wooden beams and and columns have recently been renovated. Depending on the season, there are about 10 traders every Sunday morning. Saint-Jean-d'Angle
