Guided tours by Corentin Charbonnier On Saturday 19 Sep As part of the exhibition "All is not dark: Metal from life to death". Forget the clichés! Metal is much more than music: it is an abundant universe, rich in history, images and cultures. Accompanied by Corentin Charbonnier, curator of the exhibition, dive into the heart of Tout n'est pas somb... Rochefort
European Heritage Days at Saint-Nazaire-sur-Charente On Saturday 19 Sep During the European Heritage Days, take part in a treasure hunt and discover the village's architectural heritage. Follow the clues with family or friends as they lead you through the streets and the village's most iconic landmarks. At each stop, you'll learn more about the history, architecture, an... Saint-Nazaire-sur-Charente
European Heritage Days: Former general store On Saturday 19 Sep Come and explore the interpretive trail in the courtyard, which tells the story of the former penal colony, whose buildings once stood to the west, behind those of the Magasin Général. Rochefort
Coffee and a chat: The role of women in architecture On Saturday 19 Sep In the form of a coffee morning, Valentine Chaigneau, an architect with HMONP (Accreditation for Project Management under New Procedures) for around ten years, will speak candidly about her profession and the role of women in architecture. Today, although women account for 45 per cent of those regi... Rochefort
European Heritage Days at the Lucien Grand drinking water production plant On Saturday 19 Sep Step into a secret world where raw water is transformed into tap water. To shed light on the challenges facing water in Charente-Maritime, a bold and immersive visual world transforms the site into an interactive family experience. During your visit, you will discover the exhibition space, dedica... Saint-Hippolyte
Pride of the Clos On Saturday 19 Sep Join us for an unforgettable event of community, drag and dance! 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. — ASSOCIATIVE VILLAGE Come and meet committed associations that work with LGBTQIA+ people on a daily basis. Discover their actions, discuss with their teams and find out how to participate or support them.... Rochefort
European Heritage Days: Tréville Barracks, entrance pavilion – Maison de l’égalité On Saturday 19 Sep Coffee and a chat: The role of women in architecture Valentine Chaigneau, who has been an architect for around ten years, will speak candidly about her professional experience, the realities of the field and the role of women in architecture. Today, although women now account for 45 per cent of mem... Rochefort
European Heritage Days: St-Nazaire-sur-Charente Church On Saturday 19 Sep A talk accompanied by a photo presentation on the church’s evolution from its construction to the present day, every 30 minutes Concert in the church: the Jean Deré Choir, conducted by Edwin Flores Saint-Nazaire-sur-Charente
Musical reading: River Evenings On Saturday 19 Sep Directed by Françoise Delrue, featuring the voices of Murielle Colvez and Éric Ferret, based on texts by Pierre Loti, Sylvaine Reyre, Yvan Maurer and Anita Warmel. With musical accompaniment by the L’Effet-Mer string quartet. Saint-Nazaire-sur-Charente
European Heritage Day: The Navy Orphanage – Sub-Prefecture On Saturday 19 Sep A vast building in the neoclassical style, the current sub-prefecture moved into the former Naval Orphanage in 1985; the building was constructed in 1848 by the engineer Antoine Mathieu. Intended to accommodate young girls who had lost their fathers whilst serving in the Navy, as well as widows, the... Rochefort Full
Youth, Sport and Associations Festival On Saturday 19 Sep Local associations, an Olympic village and entertainment for all await you on 19 September on the west seafront. This 2026 edition will take on an exceptional dimension with the presence of SCOS and its Olympic village, offering many sports initiations: boxing, biathlon, breakdance, ultimate, ar... Fouras
