Lundis de l'Arsenal - 24 août 2026

7:30 pm: Corderie Royale
Cie Carnage Productions – “Les Tapas” – Street Performance
Despite the advice of those around them, Les Tapas gave up everything to pursue live performance—and worse still, street theatre. Fairground performers of a new kind, they are two rough-edged but good-natured fellows who carry on the tradition of silent burlesque in their own way. And sometimes, in a moment of grace, they even manage not to fail. If the stage is their castle in Spain, Spain is only present in their name.

8:45 pm: Le Clos Lapérouse
Cariba y Amigos – Salsa
Cariba y Amigos is a group led by a charismatic trio of singer-dancers who captivate audiences with their distinctive personalities. The band blends Hispano-Latin and jazz influences with unexpected instruments for the genre, creating a truly unique musical identity.

8:45 pm: Place Amiral Dupont
Mazingo – Folk / Rock / Blues
The Franco-American trio Mazingo takes you along for the ride. They hit the road in 2020 in a cloud of dust, with songs infused with blues and rock. Their sound evokes the Louisiana bayou and carries the salty air of the Breton coast, where the band settles between tours.
Mazingo is like Dr John relaxing in a rocking chair—while being shouted at by Tom Waits.

NATIONAL NAVAL MUSEUM – Hôtel de Cheusses

Located in the former residence of naval commanders, the National Naval Museum traces four centuries of maritime history. From the creation of the arsenal in the late 17th century to the development of naval aviation in the 20th century, it tells the story of the Navy in Rochefort while opening onto a broader global maritime perspective. Models, tools, paintings, and sculptures reflect the arsenal’s activities, including shipbuilding.

Escape Game “To the Diving Station!” – 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm
Inside a submarine, a serious malfunction puts your crew in danger. Work together to find clues, overcome obstacles, and save the sailors and your vessel… Hurry, time is running out!

Collection Visits
During the Arsenal Mondays, the museum remains open until 7 pm. The end of the day offers a special opportunity to explore the collections in a calm and relaxed atmosphere.

Information and booking (escape game): +33 5 46 99 86 57 or online
Admission: full €10 – reduced €8
Escape game: €75 per session (3 to 6 players)

READINGS AT THE KING’S KITCHEN GARDEN – 6:30 pm
Heritage Department of the City of Rochefort
Take a peaceful break beneath the cherry tree in the calm and restful setting of the King’s Kitchen Garden, in good company. Let yourself be carried away by tales of extraordinary journeys and explore unusual musical worlds.

Mondays 28 July and 24 August
MICHEL BÉGON, THE TRAVELLING ADMINISTRATOR-COLLECTOR
From Saint-Domingue to Rochefort via Marseille, discover the journey of Michel Bégon, naval administrator, curious mind, and tireless collector. Passionate about botany, he sent Charles Plumier to the Antilles in 1688, who brought back a tropical plant named in his honour.
Musical reading with guide Kevin Pearson, accompanied by Karine Delage (cello).

Admission: full €6.50 – reduced €5.50
Limited capacity – booking required

LE CLOS LAPÉROUSE
Bistro and concert
Volunteers welcome visitors every Monday in a brand-new space behind the main hall. Larger, more beautiful, greener, with views over the Charente!
From 7 pm, doors open to gather, eat, drink, and enjoy the light of a summer evening with live music. One aim: to feel good together.

L’ACCRO-MÂTS
A unique treetop adventure inspired by the frigate L’Hermione: climb from 6 to 30 metres high, move from mast to mast, and become a sailor for an evening! During Arsenal Mondays, enjoy late openings with departures until 9 pm and closing at 10 pm.

LE RADE DE LA MÉDUSE
Right next door, this seaside-style guinguette is the perfect place to enjoy a drink or a bite during the summer season, with concerts, dance classes, and weekly events. During Arsenal Mondays, a DJ keeps the atmosphere going before and after the concerts for a festive evening at the foot of the Accro-Mâts.

STOP BY LONGITUDES!
Fancy enjoying Arsenal Mondays without going hungry? Take a front-row seat on the Longitudes terrace! Enjoy a sharing platter under the arcades, sip a drink, and savour the moment.
Open every Monday in August until 9 pm during performances.

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