European Heritage Days at the African Museum CULTURAL From 19 until 20 September Self-guided tour of the collections. Île-d'Aix
Exhibition: Pleasures and Days: Fouras in the Summer of 1900 CULTURAL From 1 July until 20 September A photographic journey through an exceptional collection of 68 gelatin bromide plates dating from 1900, recently rediscovered and now preserved at the Rochefort Media Library. These images, captured by an anonymous photographer at Villa Mansanson, reveal a seaside afternoon of the era: market, beac... Fouras
European Heritage Days at Saint-Symphorien church CULTURAL From 19 until 20 September The Town Hall is opening the doors of the church for European Heritage Days. Self-guided tours on Saturday and Sunday La Gripperie-Saint-Symphorien
European Heritage Days: the Théâtre de la Coupe d’Or and the Olympia CULTURAL From 19 until 20 September The Coupe d’Or’s Italian-style theatre is an integral part of the collective memory of the people of Rochefort. Founded in 1766, it has been remodelled several times over the years. The most recent renovation project, carried out between 2007 and 2012, gave it a new lease of life, enabling it to con... Rochefort Full
European Heritage Days at the church in Échillais CULTURAL From 19 until 20 September The Friends of Échillais Heritage offer free guided tours of the Romanesque church. Échillais
European Heritage Day: Dry dock ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION On Sunday 20 Sep An integral part of the former naval arsenal’s heritage, Rochefort can pride itself on being a veritable laboratory of ship repair techniques from the 17th to the 19th centuries. These structures were listed as historic monuments in 1988 and 1989. Cleared of their dry-dock basins in the 1990s, they... Rochefort
Signing session for the Totems catalogue CULTURAL From 19 until 20 September The artists, who designed the exhibition ‘Totems’ on display at La Corderie, will be signing copies of the exhibition catalogue. An immersive installation that offers an offbeat celebration of the legacy of the rope-makers’ craft and the rugged beauty of traditional materials and tools. One catalogu... Rochefort
European Heritage Days : Port des Barques Ecomuseum CULTURAL From 19 until 20 September Guided tour of the eco-museum followed by an introduction to shrimp fishing. Port-des-Barques
European Heritage Days: Discover the royal foundries CULTURAL From 19 until 20 September The Royal Foundries, built during the reign of Louis XIV between 1668 and 1672, are the oldest surviving facility of their kind in France. Having undergone several refurbishments, they ceased operations in 1898. Having become a derelict military-industrial site, they were given a new lease of life w... Rochefort
European Heritage Days at the Musée Hèbre CULTURAL From 19 until 20 September The Hèbre Museum welcomes you to the 42nd European Heritage Days. Housed in a former 18th-century townhouse, renovated in 2006 by the architect Pierre-Louis Faloci, the Hèbre Museum brings together the Museum of Art and History and the Heritage Department. It is home to the Centre for the Inter... Rochefort
European Heritage Days at the Hôtel de la Marine, headquarters of the National Gendarmerie School Command CULTURAL From 19 until 20 September The Hôtel de la Marine, built in the 17th century to accommodate Louis XIV, is one of the jewels of France’s maritime heritage. Guided tour of the historic part of the Hôtel led by official guides from the City of Rochefort. Please meet in the main courtyard of the Hôtel, 15 minutes before the t... Rochefort
European Heritage Days - Fort Liédot CULTURAL From 19 until 20 September Commissioned by Napoleon I, this fort – a listed historic monument and property of the Conservatoire du littoral – opens its doors to you: An exhibition inviting you to discover the fort and its secrets: its history, its architecture and its occupants. Come and relive two centuries of history!... Île-d'Aix
