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 (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 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
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
