European Heritage Days at the Érik Orsenna multimedia library CULTURAL From 19 until 20 September A range of activities are on offer during these Heritage Days: - Exhibition ‘Not Everything Is Dark: Metal in Life and Death’ by Corentin Charbonnier Through an immersion in the world of metal, the exhibition offers a sensitive and profound exploration of the links between nature and death, two... Rochefort
European Heritage Days at the Service historique de la Défense CULTURAL On Sunday 20 Sep Go behind the scenes at a conservation workshop Set out in search of your ancestors with the Aunis Genealogical Society Last few days to visit the exhibition ‘In the Days When the Navy Was at Its Zenith: Founding the Rochefort Arsenal’ (1666–1783) Views of the world, views of Rochefort: to m... Rochefort
Audiovisual and polyphonic exhibition: Borderline CULTURAL From 15 until 20 September From 5 April to 11 July 2025, Fanch Dodeur and Barthélémy Péron, two artists from the Serres / ExSitu collective, explored the coastline of the Gironde Estuary and Pertuis Sea Marine Nature Park as part of an open call for artistic projects launched by the Park, with the aim of creating a multifacet... Rochefort
European Heritage Days at the Hôtel de la Marine, headquarters of the National Gendarmerie School Command CULTURAL From 19 until 20 September The Hôtel de la Marine, built in the 17th century to accommodate Louis XIV, is one of the jewels of France’s maritime heritage. Guided tour of the historic part of the Hôtel led by official guides from the City of Rochefort. Please meet in the main courtyard of the Hôtel, 15 minutes before the t... Rochefort
European Heritage Day: Napoleon’s Eau de Cologne Factory ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION From 19 until 20 September Discover the true story behind the creation of the Emperor’s Eau de Cologne. A fascinating tale full of anecdotes linking Napoleon I to the region and his various stops in Rochefort Océan. Guided tour. Duration: 45 mins Fouras
European Heritage Days at the Musée Hèbre CULTURAL From 19 until 20 September The Hèbre Museum welcomes you to the 42nd European Heritage Days. Housed in a former 18th-century townhouse, renovated in 2006 by the architect Pierre-Louis Faloci, the Hèbre Museum brings together the Museum of Art and History and the Heritage Department. It is home to the Centre for the Inter... Rochefort
European Heritage Days at the Mother-of-Pearl Museum CULTURAL From 19 until 20 September Now the only artisanal speciality of the island with more than 60 years of experience, come and discover the know-how of one of the last pearl makers in France. Through the visit of this playful museum, you will learn about the life of marine molluscs and the constitution of their shells; you will... Île-d'Aix
European Heritage Days at the Corderie Royale CULTURAL From 19 until 20 September La Corderie Royale – International Maritime Centre welcomes you for an immersive experience of a unique architectural heritage in the heart of Rochefort. Through the permanent exhibition ‘La Corderie: a life of workshops’, discover the history and activities of this former rope-making factory. This... Rochefort
European Heritage Days : the Gardette pits CULTURAL From 19 until 20 September Spanning 40 hectares, discover the natural and historic site of La Gardette with its impressive pits, designed to soak nearly 2,000 masts. Planned as early as 1828, they were inaugurated in 1853 and constitute an exceptional structure that marks the heyday of the wooden navy in the 19th century. Échillais
European Heritage Days: the Théâtre de la Coupe d’Or and the Olympia CULTURAL From 19 until 20 September The Coupe d’Or’s Italian-style theatre is an integral part of the collective memory of the people of Rochefort. Founded in 1766, it has been remodelled several times over the years. The most recent renovation project, carried out between 2007 and 2012, gave it a new lease of life, enabling it to con... Rochefort Full
European heritage days at Rochefort Océan CULTURAL From 19 until 20 September A must-see event in Rochefort Océan: European Heritage Days 2026. The theme for this year's event is ‘Endangered Heritage’. Rochefort
Heritage Days at Fort Vauban CULTURAL From 19 until 20 September Fouras Regional Museum: Discover the museum’s collections: archaeological artefacts, maritime memorabilia, historical collections and the fort’s treasures will invite visitors to journey through the centuries and discover the history of the region… Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 to 18.00 – Self-gu... Fouras
