Story pot On Wednesday 14 May Listening to stories, singing nursery rhymes, discovering new books: a time of complicity and exchange between adults and toddlers, and between the children themselves, to help them socialise. Theme: Little animals By reservation only. Saint-Agnant
6th edition of the art fair From 8 until 14 May Take part in the 6th edition of the art fair organised by the Pierres d'Angle association to admire and buy paintings, sculptures and photographs by amateur artists. Guest of honour: Jean-Claude PARATE. A tombola is organised to win a painting. All techniques and styles. Free admission. Weekdays f... Saint-Jean-d'Angle
Les Répet's de LAmpli : Anthèse On Thursday 15 May Les Répet's de LAmpli is an invitation to amateur and creative groups to use a rehearsal space in optimal conditions. Quadraphonic sound system available, multi-track sound recording and 2 tracks in immersive video to keep track and serve as a com medium. On-the-spot radio interview by Dr No Mad fo... Rochefort
Springtime in cemeteries: guided tour of the Rochefort naval cemetery On Friday 16 May , On Saturday 17 May Let yourself be surprised by this cemetery, designed for a cosmopolitan population and associated with the former naval hospital. This tour is organised by the Rochefort Heritage Department in partnership with the Office national des combattants et des victimes de guerre. Meeting point at the entr... Rochefort
Discovery lecture: bees and beekeeping On Saturday 17 May Bees are essential for maintaining biodiversity and the ecosystem. But do you really know them? Did you know that there are several species of bee? Do you know the different methods of beekeeping? Come and find the answers to all these questions, and many more besides. By Pierre Parquet, beekeeper... Échillais
Story pot On Saturday 17 May From 6 months to 5 years: opening books is fun, even when you can't read yet! By reservation only. Échillais
Charity day On Saturday 17 May On the programme for this charity day: - 10.30am: Launch of the day with training for youngsters from the Tonnay-Charente rugby school, a symbol of the future and passion for the sport. - Activities and demonstrations: Immerse yourself in the world of ‘emergency aid’ through sports activities an... Tonnay-Charente
Discovery tour: The Crib: Geoffroy, painter of women and children On Saturday 17 May A fervent republican and official painter for Jules Ferry's brand new Ministry of Public Education, Jean Geoffroy (1853-1924) was keen to paint a sincere and sympathetic picture of the living conditions of the working classes, particularly children. ‘La crèche’, an 1897 painting on display at the Mu... Rochefort
European Museum Night: the Fort Vauban regional museum On Saturday 17 May To mark the 21st European Museum Night, the Fort Vauban Museum will be opening its doors free of charge from 8pm to midnight. The Fouras-les-Bains Regional Museum is housed in the heart of the town's most important historical and military building, the Fort Vauban keep. The museum's 10 rooms tel... Fouras
The european museum night On Saturday 17 May The European Night of Museums is an opportunity to discover the sites that open their doors from dusk until midnight. Illuminated tours, fun tours, screenings and special events will give visitors a fun and friendly museum experience. (Re)discover : In Fouras - The Fort Vauban regional museum... Rochefort
European Museum Night at the Old Naval Medical School On Saturday 17 May To mark European Museum Night, our guides are offering you the chance to (re)discover the Ancienne école de médecine navale in a special nocturnal atmosphere. Their 45-minute guided tours of the library and collections will give you the keys to understanding this unique place. There are 4 free... Rochefort 9.4 Excellent
Poetry and painting lecture: a dialogue between words and colours On Saturday 17 May As part of Azad Ziya Eren's exhibition. Poetry and painting are two artistic languages which, although distinct, come together in the same quest: to express emotion, capture the moment and give sensitive form to the invisible. While poetry plays with rhythm and metaphor, painting relies on colour... Rochefort
