European Heritage Days at the Corderie Royale

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 is an opportunity to rediscover the twists and turns this building has experienced over the years.

The temporary exhibition “TOTEMS”: Make your way through a tangle of ropes to admire, in the heart of secret clearings where totems stand, some sixty textile and photographic works. Through a unique sensory experience, Coco Fronsac and Jim Skull create a dialogue between the history of the site and their artistic vision. Come and explore this dreamlike world where ancestral craftsmanship meets contemporary boldness.

La Corderie Royale – Media Library

Exhibition: ‘Not Everything Is Dark: Metal in Life and Death’ by Corentin Charbonnier
Through an immersive journey into the world of metal, the exhibition offers a sensitive and profound exploration of the links between nature and death, two foundational themes of the genre. Designed as a truly aesthetic and reflective journey, it invites visitors to take a fresh look at an often-overlooked culture, where visual and auditory power blend with a genuine quest for meaning.
Saturday: guided tours at 10.30 am and 2.30 pm

Written heritage, the bicentenary of photography: Jigsaw puzzle competition
Come and join us in piecing together images from our collections. On offer: 110, 192 and 500-piece jigsaw puzzles! One jigsaw puzzle to win in each category.
Sunday from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm – several sessions throughout the afternoon
Reception in the Passage des Amériques
Limited places – Booking required

Fancy contributing without taking part in the competition? A collaborative 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle will be open to everyone: add a few pieces and reveal a work from our historical collections!
Sat from 10.00 to 18.00 and Sun from 14.00 to 18.00

Heritage Space Open Day
Tour of the archives and a chance to discover the treasures of paper preserved at the media library.
Sun from 2pm to 6pm – welcome in the Heritage Room

Sat from 10am to 6pm and Sun from 2pm to 6pm

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