Dramatised visit: Ferdinand Arnodin, the comeback
ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
"Ferdinand Arnodin, the comeback" The inventor of the Transporter Bridge, Ferdinand Arnodin, has recently been spotted near his masterpiece! Come and meet him at the Transporter Bridge Site and discover the secrets of its construction. Accompanied by the famous Suzanne Simoneau, the most iconi...
Guided tour of fort lupin
CULTURAL
Come and visit Fort Lupin, part of the fire belt of the Rochefort Royal Arsenal! Accompanied by your guide, you'll find out more about its history and the architecture designed by Vauban! Situated on the south bank of the Charente, nearly four kilometres from the mouth of the river, it is now a priv...
Visite sensorielle à l'Abbaye de Trizay
CULTURAL
The sensory tour offers a unique way to explore the abbey. From the church to the refectory, via the medieval garden, you’ll learn more about the monks’ way of life in the Middle Ages. Listen, touch, smell… Use all your senses to discover the abbey and its history.
Guided tour and oyster tasting
ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
Seaside oyster farm in a traditional setting. Enjoy oysters and local products (organic Charente wine, buckwheat pancakes etc.). Explore a working oyster farm and learn about the stages involved in producing oysters in a genuine setting. Continue your tour and sample 6 oysters with bread, butter, le...
Special birds outing at the lagoon station of Rochefort
ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
Birdwatching at the lagoon plant. Throughout the seasons, a multitude of waterbird species (ducks, grebes, snipes, avocets, warblers, marmots, etc.) frequent the lagoons and ponds set up by the LPO to overwinter, breed or make a migratory stopover. Binoculars can be borrowed for the duration of th...
