Great evening "the ocean flows in their veins": Paul Watson and Erik Orsenna CULTURAL On Saturday 17 Oct Book your tickets for an exceptional evening that will allow you to interact with two personalities who defend the rights of nature and the oceans: - Erik Orsenna, a member of the Académie Française and a lover of Rochefort for over 35 years, is campaigning for rivers to be granted legal personali... Rochefort
Day : at the table of the generations ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION On Saturday 17 Oct Farmers' market, tastings, conference, knitting-crochet workshop, dance, coffee chat, aperitif ball-trad... Rochefort
Guided tour of the Amiral basin CULTURAL On Saturday 17 Oct Discover this small building, constructed from cut stone, which conceals an astonishing water reservoir; its history will be revealed to you during a special tour led by a heritage guide. Bookings can be made by calling 00 33 5 46 87 01 90 or in person. Limited to 15 people per tour. Rochefort
A nature walk along the Charente NATURE AND RELAXATION On Saturday 17 Oct Discovering the edible wild plants that grow along the banks of the River Charente. Booking is essential on 00 33 5 46 87 01 90 or at the reception desk at the Corderie Royale. Limited to 20 participants. Rochefort
Dance evenings and dance classes ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION On Saturday 17 Oct Dance evening and afternoon workshops organised by KDanse Soubise Practical information 2.30 pm – 3.45 pm Rock workshop 4.00 pm – 5.15 pm Bachata workshop 5.30 pm – 6.45 pm Cha-cha-cha workshop 7.00 pm Live entertainment 7.30 pm Complimentary drinks 8.30 pm Multi-style dance evening with the... Soubise
A tour of the expedition vessel, the Northabout CULTURAL On Saturday 17 Oct Tour of the polar expedition sailing ship Northabout Science outreach workshop on the theme of water, on the quay in front of the ship. Virtual reality experience featuring the teaser for the film *Albedo*. Rochefort
The Rochefort Meetings: Round-table discussions CULTURAL On Saturday 17 Oct Six round-table discussions will bring together elected representatives, scientists, representatives from institutions and economic stakeholders to discuss and gain an understanding of the dynamics of riverine, estuarine and coastal areas. The round-table discussions will take place in the mornin... Rochefort
Exhibition: Women’s Perspectives CULTURAL From 6 until 17 October Even today, women are judged socially on the basis of their ability to ‘look after’ their children, their husbands, their bodies, their appearance and others in general. In this context, substance misuse, abuse and the associated risks are seen as contrary to femininity as it is traditionally perce... Rochefort
Fourasine Pink Walk SPORTS AND LEISURE On Saturday 17 Oct On the occasion of Pink October, the Presqu'île en Folie association, in collaboration with the La Touline association, invites you to participate in the Pink Fourasine Walk. Come and walk together to support the fight against breast cancer! Fouras
Book signings for adults and young people CULTURAL On Saturday 17 Oct Will take turns on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Adult audience: Erik Orsenna Olivier Poivre d'Arvor Maxime Blondeau, Géoconscience, a new look at the territory, Allary Editions / In conference from 2 pm to 3 pm in the CIM conference room Blandine Giambiasi, The Taste of the Islands of the... Rochefort
Les Rencontres de Rochefort: outdoor activities CULTURAL On Saturday 17 Oct Partners’ Village Saturday 17 October, from 2 pm to 6 pm EPTB Charente, MAif Insurance, LPO, Ramsar France/Atlantic Marshes Forum, Marine Nature Reserve Educational model of the ‘Charente River’ to illustrate the full range of issues and possible solutions relating to the Charente River, exhibiti... Rochefort
Opera in the cinema : Mcbeth ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION On Saturday 17 Oct A one-way ticket to New York without moving from your seat: the prestigious ' Met ' opens its doors to you for a selection of operas to be experienced live on the big screen. Emotions, lyricism and exceptional performances guaranteed! Verdi takes Shakespeare's masterpiece to deliver a drama of... Fouras
