Pilgrimage of priests deported from madame island On Thursday 20 Aug Diocesan pilgrimage to Île Madame. Presided over by Monsignor François Jacolin, Bishop of Luçon. 9:45 am: Welcoming of pilgrims at Pointe de Port-des-Barques 10:00 am: Opening of the pilgrimage, time for confession 11:00 am: Mass 1:00 pm: Picnic 2:30 pm: Teaching session 3:00 pm: Procession to... Port-des-Barques
Exhibition : The Art of Building From 20 until 27 August Remarkable buildings featuring seaside architecture. A photography exhibition in aid of Portbarque’s heritage. Port-des-Barques
Cinétoiles - Beaugeay On Friday 21 Aug Free screening exploring the world of Jacques Demy will be held this summer, to mark the 60th anniversary of the filming of *The Young Ladies of Rochefort* and in partnership with the FAR (Audiovisual Research Fund). In Beaugeay, from 9.15 pm, Jacques Demy’s film “The Most Important Event Since M... Beaugeay
20th National Petanque Championship From 21 until 23 August - Format: Triples – 256 teams - Qualifying event for the 2026 Pétanque Masters - Featuring French and international champions Why is this 256-team format so common? - It is a standard format for major national tournaments: - Ensures a balanced draw (group stage + knockout) - Facilitates the... Rochefort
Festival: Les Brassées Solidaires On Saturday 22 Aug The Familles en Fêtes charity presents the 6th edition of Brassées Solidaires – a festive, cultural, family-friendly and intergenerational event (featuring activities for children, concerts, entertainment for all, craft and local brewers…) – all in aid of hospitalised children. Come along in large... Échillais
Guided tour with Francine Minvielle On Saturday 22 Aug Guided tour of the exhibition "Vagabondages d'encre et d'eau" by Francine Minvielle. Reservation required Fouras
L'ECHAPPÉE : Les Négresses Vertes in concert On Saturday 22 Aug A unique setting, by the ocean, sunshine in your ears, rhythm in your heart and overflowing energy! The emblematic group Les Négresses Vertes takes you into their warm and mixed universe! And then? The magic continues and the mythical refrain ' here is summer ' goes around again and again in everyon... Fouras
Roch'Fort En Bulles Festival From 22 until 23 August Our comic book festival is open to everyone: avid comic book readers, curious passers-by, those who love meeting new people, fans of graphic art… Whether you’re young or old, on your own, with friends or with your family, come and join us for another journey into the world of comics. We’re delighte... Rochefort
The dream circus On Monday 24 Aug Clowns, tamers or stuntmen, the artists, all more and more clumsy, have become comic in spite of themselves. Capucine, a child of the circus who grew up surrounded by artists, would like to help them rediscover the lost magic of her childhood. She takes us on a behind-the-scenes journey and intr... Fouras
