Fishing Festival NATURE AND RELAXATION On Sunday 7 Jun Demonstration of various freshwater fishing techniques. La Loutre Rochefortaise offers introductory sessions in coarse fishing that do not require a licence – equipment is provided. Rochefort
A family tour of the Jardin des Retours: from history to landscape CULTURAL On Sunday 7 Jun The Jardin des Retours in Rochefort is a familiar yet sometimes overlooked natural heritage site. Through a range of fun activities, come and discover its history and facilities with family or friends. Tour organised by the Rochefort Heritage Department. Meet in front of the Media Library (car p... Rochefort
Visit the Gardens, presentation of the ‘Flower-filled Towns and Villages’ award NATURE AND RELAXATION From 5 until 7 June In 2025, Rochefort was awarded a fourth flower under the ‘Villes et villages fleuris’ scheme, recognising the work of the Parks and Gardens team and the town’s commitment to biodiversity. Find out more about this initiative on the information boards in the Jardin des Retours. Reservations must be m... Rochefort
Exhibition: Paintings, photographs, sculptures CULTURAL From 6 until 7 June Paintings, photographs, sculptures. Free-spirited inspiration and chiaroscuro. Saint-Nazaire-sur-Charente
Rendezvous in the gardens NATURE AND RELAXATION From 5 until 7 June The 2026 ‘Rendez-vous aux jardins’ event focuses on ‘the view’. It is an opportunity to discover the richness of our natural and cultural heritage through a sensory lens. On Friday 5, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June, more than 2,200 parks and gardens will open their doors, some on an exceptional bas... Rochefort
Visit the Gardens: The King’s Kitchen Garden NATURE AND RELAXATION From 6 until 7 June A heritage site maintained year-round by the town council. Over the years, it has become an educational garden much loved by the children of Rochefort. Come and discover this unique spot in Rochefort where we grow the food that used to be loaded onto ships for expeditions, such as cereals, peas and... Rochefort
Exhibition: Art in Bloom CULTURAL From 1 until 7 June The ClES Art Workshop in Échillais is organising an art event open to all, bringing together students, guest artists and young local talent. Under the guidance of Isabelle Salaün, art teacher, the exhibitions will run from 1 to 7 June, from 10 am to 7 pm, at the Maison du Patrimoine. Visitors wil... Échillais
Photography exhibition: Nudibranchs of the Pertuis CULTURAL From 5 until 8 June To mark World Oceans Day (8 June), an exhibition of 20 photographs of nudibranchs is being held at the offices of the Gironde Estuary and Pertuis Sea Marine Nature Park. These photos were taken on the foreshore and whilst diving in the Pertuis by eight photographers: Franck Fayant, Thierry Guyot,... Rochefort
Rendez-vous aux Jardins: family workshops PLASTIC ARTS On Sunday 7 Jun Join artist Sylvie Forcioli for a fun session observing nature: - 2.30 pm: Painting nature, from black and white to a burst of colour - 4 pm: Painting nature from every angle to create pictures within a picture Workshops organised by the Rochefort Heritage Department. Meet in front of the entr... Rochefort
Rendez-vous in the Gardens: The Garden of Utopias CULTURAL From 5 until 7 June Make the most of the Rendez-vous aux jardins to (re)discover the Jardin d’Utopies, which borders the former Naval Medical School! Stroll along the paths of the Jardin d’Utopies and learn more about its history and unique features thanks to the 11 information points dotted around the garden. An e... Rochefort
Stone carving course ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION From 6 until 7 June Your tutor, Mathieu, is a sculptor and visual artist whose practice, rooted in a classical understanding of sculpture, explores the connections between humans and the forms of life that inhabit them: the animal, the plant, the instinctive. He is interested in mythologies that have been forgotten or... Rochefort
Charente Craft Market ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION On Sunday 7 Jun The Charente Craft Market takes place in an enchanting setting. Overlooking the ocean, come and discover a carefully curated selection of local artisans and designers, as well as our region’s food trucks. Port-des-Barques
