Conference: Saunier, a traditional trade On Thursday 26 Feb Michèle Jean-Bart, a salt worker on the Île de Ré, tells us the story of the salt marshes and introduces us to her profession throughout the seasons. You will learn everything there is to know about the production of white gold, which has shaped the landscapes of Charente-Maritime for centuries.... Rochefort
Les Répet's de LAmpli : Livin' Proof On Thursday 26 Feb Les Répet’s de LAmpli invites amateur and creative bands to use a rehearsal space with optimal conditions. Quadraphonic sound system available, multi-track sound recording and two immersive video tracks to keep a record and serve as promotional material. Live radio interview possible with Dr No Mad... Rochefort
World Wetlands Day On Thursday 26 Feb To commemorate the signing of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, activities are organised throughout February in France and internationally. To mark the occasion, the Atlantic Marshes Forum has planned a series of free events that are open to all! The Yves Nature Reserve, the Roc... Rochefort
Encounter: Thomas Meuret, violin maker On Friday 27 Feb Thomas Meuret initially intended to sell musical instruments, but during his business studies he discovered the craft of instrument making. Four years later, with his CAP (vocational training certificate) in hand, he continued his training to obtain a Brevet des Métiers d'Art (vocational training ce... Rochefort
Exhibition of original comic book plates and archival documents From 20 January until 27 February 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
Workshop: Repurposing natural objects with Anne Letuffe On Saturday 28 Feb Repurposing natural objects. Immerse yourself in a world where nature becomes a source of creativity! In this fun and sensory workshop, each child chooses a natural element – pebbles, leaves, branches, etc. – and uses it as a starting point for their creativity. Using this little treasure, they... Rochefort
Story pot On Saturday 28 Feb From 6 months to 5 years: opening books is fun, even when you can't read yet! Theme: Ready for winter! By reservation only. Échillais
Concert by L'Écume des Mers On Saturday 28 Feb The choir L'Écume des Mers will perform its repertoire of sea shanties during this concert in aid of the frigate L'Hermione. Rochefort
Monster drawing workshop On Saturday 28 Feb You who are overflowing with imagination, come and draw your monster! Take the place of Carl Norac and Carll Cneut, authors of the album 'Monstre, ne me mange pas'. Your work will then be exhibited at the media library. Booking required. Tonnay-Charente
Presentation polars On Saturday 28 Feb Presentation of the latest acquisitions in crime fiction. Booking required. Breuil-Magné
Quiz and blind test: Régine Tonic and Alain Melon On Saturday 28 Feb Each of Régine Tonic's mixes is music to the ears and a slap on the bum! Since 2019, she has been melting dance floors and increasing lower back pain by more than 50% in the cities where she has been booked. Garage, 60s, soul, groove, post-punk... whatever takes her fancy and suits her mood, she pla... Rochefort
Workshop: Photo manipulation with Anne Letuffe On Saturday 28 Feb Photo manipulation. Two hours to play with images and imagination! Using photographs, we choose a theme for association: body and environment, games, the alphabet... to be invented together. Then, a cut-out in the page opens the way for a black line or Indian ink drawing on the following double p... Rochefort
