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Guided tour: Water history, from fountain water to thermal spring water

CULTURAL

As the population continued to grow, water was still in short supply in Rochefort in the 19th century, both in terms of quality and quantity: new boreholes, new water towers, the search for water continued and intensified until the 20th century. Route 2 takes us from drinking water to "ferruginous a...

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The liberation of Rochefort

CULTURAL

From 12 until 20 September

While the first occupiers left Rochefort on 25 August, it was not until 12 September 1944 that Rochefort was truly liberated, after four years of occupation. * Wednesday 11 to Friday 20 September, In Place Colbert, you can discover archives on the Occupation and the Liberation, as well as an XX...

Rochefort

Exhibition: Sport! What a story!

CULTURAL

From 2 May until 22 September

The Rochefort Océan Archives tell the story of a century and a half of sport in Rochefort and the surrounding area. Come and discover the documents from the large collection of sports archives, the photographs of clubs, the testimonies of champions... It's also an opportunity to explore the area...

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A look at photography

CULTURAL

From 17 June until 22 September

For the 3rd edition of the "Regard photo" festival, the Fouras-les-Bains Photo Club's exhibition is taking place in a magnificent historic setting, the terrace of the Fort Vauban. With a special guest: Philippe DEBRÉ, wildlife photographer. Free admission from 10am to 7pm, from 17 June to 22 Sept...

Fouras

From forest to sea: the history of marine timbers" exhibition

CULTURAL

From 31 August until 27 September , ... On Sunday 22 Sep , On Sunday 22 Sep , On Sunday 22 Sep , On Sunday 22 Sep , On Sunday 22 Sep , On Sunday 22 Sep , On Sunday 22 Sep

The Bercé forest, now famous for its cooperage, also provided wood for the navy's dockyards. Under Louis XIV, Colbert set up a forest management system to produce wood for shipbuilding in the kingdom's forests. This exhibition tells the story of these oaks, which are so far from the sea, and which h...

Rochefort

Demonstration - glass art bead making

CULTURAL

From 16 until 29 September

Discover how to make glass art beads! The Ateliers d'Art de France-accredited Atelier du 5 offers free demonstrations of its skills. The bead-maker presents a glass rod to the flame. The molten glass, which has become pasty, is wrapped around a metal mandrel, which has been pre-soaked in a separa...

Fouras

Frédérique Breau - artist residency

CULTURAL

From 1 until 30 September

‘A self-taught painter, I create my own mode of expression, seeking a new language that allows me to convey my emotions through matter and movement. The canvases, like invitations to travel, become scenes where little stories are woven together. I walk, I dance, I run through imaginary landscapes, b...

Rochefort

Survivors of the ice - With Shackleton to the South Pole 1014-1917

CULTURAL

From 1 until 30 September

In collaboration with the International Maritime Centre. Discover the famous story of Shackleton, an English explorer whose mission was to cross the Antarctic from the Weddell Sea to the Ross Sea via the Pole. But he soon came across the first ice that would prove fatal to his ship, the Endurance....

Rochefort

Antiques for sale

CULTURAL

From 18 September until 3 October

Three antique experts present a unique selection of edged weapons, antique jewellery, small items of furniture and paintings. Come and discover these treasures from the past every day from 9.30am to 7pm, including Sundays.

Rochefort

Painting exhibition

CULTURAL

From 28 July until 15 October

Step through the doors of the Logis de la Massonne and discover the works of Jean-Michel Bénier in the exhibition ‘Sortilèges du vivant: qui se souvient encore de la beauté du monde’ .

La Gripperie-Saint-Symphorien