Concert : Kaz Hawkins CULTURAL On Friday 11 Oct Life has not spared Kaz Hawkins. Born in Belfast, after a scorned childhood, repeated domestic violence almost led to the worst. She tells this story in her songs, speaking frankly about her drug addiction and suicidal thoughts. Lipstick and cocaine’ is one such song. A poignant testimony that touch... Rochefort
Mental Health Information Week CULTURAL On Friday 11 Oct Information day at Place Colbert, bringing together various mental health organisations. A cycle tour of around 50 participants (people with mental health problems, relatives, carers, UNAFAM volunteers and experienced cycle touring friends) will arrive at Place Colbert at around 3.30pm. Rochefort
Visit : "hotels particuliers" CULTURAL On Friday 11 Oct Ostentatious or sober, the facades of Rochefort's mansions reveal a series of architectural specificities that bear witness to the life of an aristocratic society linked to the Navy and the conquest of the seas. Rochefort 9.2 Excellent
Birds and Heritage tour along the Charente river by sailboat ACCOMPANIED On Friday 11 Oct Come and discover from an unusual angle the many monuments of the former Rochefort naval arsenal which border the river. Equipped with binoculars, Christophe will share his passion for birds and will initiate you to the identification of the numerous species that frequent the marshes and the estuary... Rochefort
Exhibition: paintings and sculptures CULTURAL From 4 until 11 October exhibition and sale of sculptures and paintings by Richard Métais, an artist from the Marais Poitevin Rochefort
Pink October (event organised in aid of cancer research). PINK OCTOBER From 5 until 12 October Walks organised in the Rochefort Océan area to support breast cancer research: in Rochefort, Fouras, St-Laurent de la prée, etc. Rochefort
The festival of adventurers CULTURAL From 11 until 13 October The Festival is inviting some fifteen Adventurers from France and abroad to showcase their digital creations over a festive weekend. This year the Festival is delighted to welcome Ian Manook (Yeruldelgger), who will be giving a talk entitled ‘Voyageur écrivain’ and signing his books throughout th... Tonnay-Charente
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
Exhibition: Grit CULTURAL From 11 until 18 October Since his last exhibition in Fouras in 2020, Grit has worked as much on graphic expression, illustrated by dreamlike drawings, as on the search for new shapes and colours that now appear in his paintings. Rochefort
Exhibition: Birds'ringing from A to Z CULTURAL From 1 September until 31 October Discover the ringing of passerines and all the stages involved, as well as the catching area, from the exhibition panels. Large photos, little text. Saint-Froult
Guided tour of the transporter bridge CULTURAL From 2 April until 1 November Follow the guide to the Transporter Bridge site and discover the history of this unique structure in France! The history of its construction, its years of operation and the many anecdotes concerning it will be told to you. Discover the Maison du Transbordeur on the bank of Echillais where the gr... Rochefort 9.5 Excellent
