Lundis de l'Arsenal - 21 July 2025

19:30 – PRAIRIE DU CLOS
THE DEMI-FRÈRES GRUMEAUX
[Street Theatre]
The Grumeaux family are old-time stunt performers, passed down from father to son! Fear is unknown to them — as is talent. The Demi‑Frères Grumeaux, two nearly‑complete artists, pull you into a breathtaking stunt show. Picture a mix of Marx Brothers humour and Mad Max madness — prepare for a truly wild and unique experience!

20:45 – CLOS LAPEROUSE
HILDEBRANDT
[Pop Song]
Hildebrandt is best approached obliquely. Despite the decidedly Germanic ring to the name, you’ll find someone from La Rochelle, deeply rooted in the surrounding “Islands of Light.” His commanding presence and strong voice go hand in hand with a melodic craftsman, forever searching for immediate simplicity — uniting electro‑rock musical diversity, refined arrangements and the poetry of the French language in harmony.

20:45 – PLACE AMIRAL DUPONT
LA ROUTE DES AIRS
[Joyfully Conscious Song]
Led by Richard’s cheeky charm, this quintet brings contagious energy and diverse influences, opening the door to a sensitive yet celebratory world. La Route des Airs offers a poetic, socially aware take on life — reveling in its complexity and beauty. On previous tours, they shared stages with Manu Chao, Cali, Les Hurlements d’Léo, Les Négresses Vertes, La Caravane Passe, the Collectif 13, HK et les Saltimbanks… travelling across France.

NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM – Open until 21:00 (last entry 20:15)

Interactive tour: “Under the Seas” – 18:00
After presenting the Plongeur model, France’s first naval submarine, families play a sound‑recognition game to identify underwater noises. Who will guess the most?

Escape Game: “In the Hold of the Méduse” – 19:00
The frigate Méduse has just run aground. Trapped in the hold for questioning the captain’s competence, you must escape before the ship sinks! Race against time — join forces, find clues, tackle obstacles and break free!
Info & booking: +33 5 46 99 86 57 or online at billetterie.musee-marine.fr

18:30 – POTAGER DU ROY
Treat yourself to a break under the cherry tree in this calm, peaceful garden! Let yourself be carried away by extraordinary travel tales and immerse yourself in unique musical or storytelling worlds.

JOSEPH‑RENÉ BELLOT, HERO OF THE POLAR SEAS
In the mid‑19th century, Joseph‑René Bellot, a young man from La Rochelle, from a humble family, driven by adventure and glory, joined the British Navy on a mission that would prove fatal. A somewhat forgotten hero, now rediscovered.
Musical reading with guide Maryse Vila‑Cornellas, accompanied by cellist Karine Delage.
Booking required: hebre.ville-rochefort.fr

ACCRO‑MATS
Accro‑Mâts is a one‑of‑a‑kind treetop rope course aboard a ship — with routes climbing mast to mast up to 30 m high. During the “Lundis de l’Arsenal,” enjoy evening sessions with departures until 21:00 and closing at 22:00.

LE RADE DE LA MÉDUSE
Right next to Accro‑Mâts, Le Rade de la Méduse is the perfect summer guinguette — for drinks or snacks — with live weekly concerts. During Arsenal Mondays, a DJ extends the party before and after the concerts for a festive evening by the water.

LE CLOS
From 19:30, Le Clos opens its doors for an evening of meeting, drinking, dining and enjoying the soft summer light in the former naval abbatoir courtyard. At 20:45, enjoy a free concert for everyone — diverse in style — lasting into the night.

Take a break at the LONGITUDES!
Feeling peckish? During aperitif hour, drop by the sandwich bar for light bites & refreshing drinks: take-away dishes, sandwiches, salads, ice‑cream, chilled drinks… the perfect combo for a tasty break with friends or family, soaking up the summer vibe on the Corderie lawns.
Cour des Longitudes, from 18:30.

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