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
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 : - The Regional Museum of Fort Vauban - The H... 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 setting. Their 45-minute guided tours of the library and collections will give you the keys to understanding this unique place. 6 free guided tours... Rochefort 9.4 Excellent
European Museum Night at the Musée Hèbre On Saturday 17 May Dive into the 21st European Night of the Museums! The museum team will be waiting for you in the heart of the exhibition spaces to chat, answer your questions and share some fascinating anecdotes. You'll be free to explore the museum at your own pace. The class, the work : Let yourself be surpr... Rochefort
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
Activity: the star map On Saturday 17 May Constellations to light up your nights? What could be more poetic? This hand-made creation will take you on a journey every time the sun goes down. By reservation only. Tonnay-Charente
Guided tour of Rochefort civil cemetery: The cemetery at a time of biodiversity On Saturday 17 May Rochefort cemetery is surprisingly rich in style, with some tombs featuring floral art. A tour will help you discover the biodiversity hidden in the cemetery and decipher the funerary symbolism associated with nature. Organised by the Heritage Department and the City's Green Spaces and Cleaning De... Rochefort
European Museum Night at the Musée national de la Marine On Saturday 17 May On the occasion of the European Museum Night, (re)discover the Hôtel de Cheusses, former residence of the Commanders of the Navy, and admire the museum's exceptional collection in a special night-time atmosphere! On the programme: a free tour of the collections, presentation of works by members o... Rochefort 8.9 Very good
Convergence vélo - Saint-Agnant On Sunday 18 May Cycling is our best ally for getting around Rochefort Océan! The Convergence Vélo will demonstrate this by bringing together dozens of cyclists. It's a festive, family-friendly event organized as part of the national Mai à Vélo operation. The itineraries proposed below are largely based on the... Saint-Agnant
