Discovery lecture: bees and beekeeping CULTURAL 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 ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION 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
Discovery tour: The Crib: Geoffroy, painter of women and children CULTURAL 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
Trophy MMA - Pancrace urban team SG fight round 2 SPORTS AND LEISURE On Saturday 17 May Following the success of our first edition in 2024, we're organising a new event. Come and watch a Pancrace competition from 9.30am and the Pancrace / MMA gala from 8pm. => On the programme: Open Day / Trophy. Pancrace MMA Urban Team SG Fight Round 2, in cadet, junior and senior categories, with... Rochefort
Gourmet walking ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION On Saturday 17 May The APE Les Murons des P'tites Oreilles invites you to its gourmet walk, a friendly event organised in aid of the children of Muron. Come and enjoy a 10km walk, combining country walks and gourmet delights, while supporting a worthy cause! Start: Salle polyvalente in Muron Times: Staggered depar... Muron
Charity day SPORTS AND LEISURE 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
European Museum Night: the Fort Vauban regional museum CULTURAL On Saturday 17 May To mark the 21st European Museum Night, the Fort Vauban Museum will be opening its doors free of charge from 8pm to midnight. The Fouras-les-Bains Regional Museum is housed in the heart of the town's most important historical and military building, the Fort Vauban keep. The museum's 10 rooms tel... Fouras
European Museum Night at the Old Naval Medical School CULTURAL 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 atmosphere. Their 45-minute guided tours of the library and collections will give you the keys to understanding this unique place. There are 4 free... Rochefort 9.4 Excellent
The european museum night CULTURAL 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 : In Fouras - The Fort Vauban regional museum... Rochefort
Poetry and painting lecture: a dialogue between words and colours CULTURAL 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
European Museum Night at the Musée Hèbre CULTURAL 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
Activity: the star map CREATIVE HOBBIES 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
