Lundis de l'Arsenal - 3 August 2026

7:30 pm: Corderie Royale
Cie Les Barjes – “Virils”
Street performance
Two brothers, who seem completely different at first glance, share the same dream: to put on a show in tribute to their father. Blending daring feats, a taste for risk, and technical prowess, their story unfolds through their paternal heritage. A tender mix of failed performances and wobbly challenges. Virils is a burlesque fresco, an ode to failure, and the story of a brotherhood that is both joyful and dramatic.

8:45 pm: Le Clos Lapérouse
Ema Yazurlo & Quilombo Sonoro
Nu-Cumbia
Ema Yazurlo is one of the pioneers of Nu-Cumbia, a fusion of South American musical traditions and electronic music. His band, Quilombo Sonoro, brings a dynamic personality and breathtaking energy, inventing its own folklore by weaving new rhythms and incorporating original sounds (charango, cuatro, accordion, percussion) with hints of dancehall and electro-swing.
Latin American instruments such as the ronronco and timbales, along with electronic and ancestral sounds, intertwine to create a vibrant blend of sunny, festive music that gets you dancing to cumbia electro-swing rhythms. Contemporary songs inspired by tradition, yet filled with hope!

8:45 pm: Place Amiral Dupont
Kiss Of Bliss
Soul/Funk
Kiss Of Bliss delivers a smooth, captivating rock sound that leaves a lasting impression. A subtle blend of raw power and refined delicacy. Catchy riffs and rich textures linger in the mind. Their music is intense, balancing explosive energy with deep emotion.
Formed in 2024, the band quickly developed a strong connection. On stage, their human and musical chemistry makes all the difference. Every live performance becomes an immersive and vibrant experience.
A strong, original, and resolutely modern identity. Kiss Of Bliss is a soundtrack that must be experienced live.

NATIONAL NAVAL MUSEUM – Hôtel de Cheusses

Housed in the former residence of naval commanders, the National Naval Museum retraces 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 history. Models, tools, paintings, and sculptures bear witness to 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 is the perfect opportunity for a relaxed and exclusive visit of the collections.

Information and booking (escape game): +33 5 46 99 86 57 or online
Admission: full €10 – reduced €8
Escape game: €75/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. Let yourself be carried away by tales of extraordinary journeys and explore unusual musical worlds.

Mondays 3 and 17 August
LOTI, A STAY IN BEIJING
In August 1900, having just returned from Persia, Loti sets off again for China aboard the Redoutable, joining the international fleet engaged in the Boxer Rebellion. He brings back a post-war account filled with striking and sometimes harrowing images, where the collapse of a world meets the wonder of discovering one of humanity’s oldest civilisations. This would become the book “The Last Days of Beijing”.
Musical reading with guide Maryse Vila-Cornellas, accompanied by musician Nolwenn Skolle (flute, vocals).

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 a view of the Charente!
From 7 pm, doors open to gather, drink, eat, and enjoy the light of a summer evening with live music. One goal: 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 until 10 pm (last entries at 9 pm).

LE RADE DE LA MÉDUSE
Right next door, this seaside-style guinguette is the perfect place to relax with 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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