A LOTI 2026 Weekend: Act II – The Joy of Meeting People

Act II of your LOTI-themed weekend. After a memorable first evening, the journey continues in Rochefort! India and the spirit of Pierre Loti take over the town once again for a day full of excitement, laughter and new discoveries.

Important reminder: The festival is completely FREE (except for the escape game) and open to everyone. Come with family or friends – there’s something for all ages!

Discover the programme for your Saturday:

Morning: RELAXATION, MARKET AND DANCE

> 09:30 | Square Trivier (Pierre Loti Monument): A gentle wake-up with a yoga and meditation session. There’s nothing like it to start the day off right!
> 11.00 am | At Rochefort Market: Keep your eyes peeled! A grand costume parade winds its way through the stalls, accompanied by our majestic elephant.
> 11.00 am | Maison Pierre Loti: Exclusive tour of the house in sign language (available by registration, followed by a prize draw).
> 11.30 am | Place Colbert: Join in the dance! Why not try an introduction to Indian dance to boost your energy levels?
> From 12 noon | Square Trivier: It’s time for lunch with Pierre Loti! Food available on site, a refreshment bar and Indian dance demonstrations to accompany your meal.

AFTERNOON: EXHIBITIONS, GAMES AND EVERYONE TO PLACE COLBERT!

> From 3.00 pm | The Grand Village Festif at Place Colbert: Place Colbert becomes the beating heart of the festival with non-stop entertainment, free and open to all (with activities in sign language):
- Meet-ups and discussions: “Loti and India” by Alain Quella Villéger and Olivier Stroh.
- Performances: Bollywood dance show with the Maÿsân association and a concert by the Conservatoire Choir.
- Fashion: A superb dual fashion show featuring “Summer 2026” and Indian costumes.
- Unusual: Take part or come and have a laugh at the unmissable Seagull Scream Contest! (3rd edition!)
- Free Workshops: Mandala, Metal embossing, Block printing, Henna face painting, Hindi writing, Sari, photo studios and exhibitions...

At our partner museums:
> 2.00 pm | National Maritime Museum: A quick tour of the exhibition “Pierre Loti, a sculpted tribute”.
> 3.00 pm | Former Naval Medical School: Escape Game “Loti in search of Viaud”! Will you be clever enough to solve the mystery? (3 to 6 players – Activity subject to a fee, booking required via the Maritime Museum).
> 4.00 pm and 5.00 pm | Museum of Trades of Yesteryear: Back to school with pen-and-ink dictations based on a text by Pierre Loti set in India.

IN THE EVENING: EVERYONE TO THE HARBOUR!
> From 7.30 pm | Méduse Harbour: We’ll round off this Saturday in style with the grand Bollywood Evening! Come dressed in colourful clothes, show off your best dance moves and keep the party going.

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