Launch event: stamp marking the 400th anniversary of the French Navy On Tuesday 5 May National stamp marking the 400th anniversary of the French Navy, postcard, envelope, collector’s item and special postmark issued for the occasion. Rochefort
May by Bike – From one bridge to the next, cycling along the Charente On Tuesday 5 May Cancelled. As part of the ‘Mai à vélo’ event, the Rochefort Océan Tourist Office is offering a free guided bike ride. Let yourself be guided on a cycling getaway through the unspoilt landscapes of the marshes. Accompanied by a passionate tour guide and a representative from the Rochefort Océan Tou... Tonnay-Charente Cancelled or postponed
Meet-and-greet and book signing with Star Academy singing teacher Sofia Morgavi On Wednesday 6 May Come and meet the Star Academy singing teacher when she visits Fnac Rochefort and have your copy of her new book, *Eh bien, chantez maintenant* (published by Éditions de l’Observatoire), signed. From Toulon to Paris, from the conservatoire to the sets of Star Academy, Sofia Morgavi has forged her... Rochefort
Children's cinema: Dilili in Paris On Wednesday 6 May In Belle Époque Paris, accompanied by a young delivery boy on a cargo bike, the young Kanak girl Dilili investigates a series of mysterious kidnappings of young girls. She meets extraordinary men and women who give her clues. She discovers very peculiar villains underground, the Male Masters. The t... Rochefort
Les Répet's de LAmpli - SYLAND On Thursday 7 May LAmpli’s Rehearsals offer amateur and creative bands the chance to use a rehearsal space under ideal conditions. A surround sound system is available, along with multi-track audio recording and immersive video recordings of two tracks to keep a record and serve as promotional material. A live radio... Rochefort
Spring in the Cemeteries: The Naval Cemetery – In the Footsteps of Rochefort’s Heroes and the Unknown On Friday 8 May Hidden from view behind its high stone walls and an imposing gate, the Rochefort Naval Cemetery is a haven of peace and greenery right in the heart of the city. To mark the 10th anniversary of the Printemps des Cimetières, this unique site, transformed into a landscape cemetery in 2014, unveils 800... Rochefort
AJ17 is throwing a garden party! On Friday 8 May Rochefort Youth Hostel invites you to its terrace, on the banks of the Charente, to enjoy two acoustic bands over a beer and a snack. Everything is local – even the bands! Rochefort
Nouvelle-Aquitaine Regional Choir, Charente-Maritime On Saturday 9 May Listen to traditional songs from around the world and sacred songs, performed a cappella or accompanied by piano and percussion. Rochefort
LAmpli Concert - Side B On Saturday 9 May After Side A… Side B!! Here’s the full line-up featuring three bands currently making waves! As you’ll have gathered, this is a collective release party where each band will showcase their latest work – on stage, through merchandise, and via video! A celebration of creativity organised by the LA... Rochefort
Le Temps FORT On Saturday 9 May ‘Le Temps Fort’ invites you to a special day to celebrate the legendary Fort Boyard whilst helping to preserve it. On the programme: * Live radio broadcasts: - 10am to 12pm: live local broadcast on ICI La Rochelle with Éric Morgane. A programme dedicated to the fort’s history, anecdotes and th... Fouras
Spring in the Cemeteries: The Civil Cemetery – A Tour of the Illustrious Unknowns On Saturday 9 May As with all places dedicated to the deceased, Rochefort’s civil cemetery contains the graves of well-known figures, as well as some remarkable funerary monuments where people are buried who left little trace in the town’s history. Join tour guide Frédéric Chasseboeuf on a quest to discover these eni... Rochefort
