Puppet and storytelling festival From 30 until 31 May 2026 The L’Or-en-Ciel association is organising the 4th edition of its puppet and storytelling festival in Rochefort, with this year's theme being: The Marvellous, in partnership with Le Clos. A weekend entirely dedicated to puppetry and storytelling, the main objective being to allow a wide audience t... Rochefort
Rendezvous in the gardens From 5 until 7 June 2026 The 2026 ‘Rendez-vous aux jardins’ event focuses on ‘the view’. It is an opportunity to discover the richness of our natural and cultural heritage through a sensory lens. On Friday 5, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June, more than 2,200 parks and gardens will open their doors, some on an exceptional bas... Rochefort
Festival: Un week-end bien Loti (on the theme of the writer Pierre Loti) From 12 until 14 June 2026 The ‘Un week-end bien Loti’ festival is organising its third edition. This year's theme is India, in connection with Pierre Loti's travel stories, particularly ‘L'Inde sans les Anglais’ (India without the English), published in 1903. As last year, a costume parade will be held on Friday after school... Rochefort
Roch'Fort En Bulles Festival From 22 until 23 August 2026 Conferences, exhibitions, etc. authors signing, for all tastes and ages. Upcoming programme Rochefort
Fort boyard windsurf challenge From 5 until 6 September 2026 Amateurs and professionals compete in a festive and sporting atmosphere to celebrate 20 years of the Fort Boyard Challenge! Part of the French Sailing, Surfing and Canoeing Federations' calendar, the Fort Boyard Challenge focuses on windsurfing or windfoiling, stand-up paddleboarding and Polynesian... Fouras
European heritage days at Rochefort Océan From 19 until 20 September 2026 A must-see event in Rochefort Océan: European Heritage Days 2026. The theme for this year's event is ‘Endangered Heritage’. Rochefort
BONS&VIVANTS market On Sunday 11 Oct 2026 We are reviving a project that is particularly close to our hearts: the BONS&VIVANTS local market, held at the Mercure Rochefort La Corderie Royale... and open to everyone, both travellers and local residents. Designed by Accor exclusively for Mercure hotels, the BONS&VIVANTS programme invites ev... Rochefort
