May by Bike – From one bridge to the next, cycling along the Charente NATURE AND RELAXATION On Tuesday 5 May As part of the ‘Mai à vélo’ event, the Rochefort Océan Tourist Office is offering a free guided bike ride. Let yourself be guided on a cycling getaway through the unspoilt landscapes of the marshes. Accompanied by a passionate tour guide and a representative from the Rochefort Océan Tourist Office,... Tonnay-Charente
Meet-and-greet and book signing with Star Academy singing teacher Sofia Morgavi CULTURAL On Wednesday 6 May Come and meet the Star Academy singing teacher when she visits Fnac Rochefort and have your copy of her new book, *Eh bien, chantez maintenant* (published by Éditions de l’Observatoire), signed. From Toulon to Paris, from the conservatoire to the sets of Star Academy, Sofia Morgavi has forged her... Rochefort
Children's cinema: Dilili in Paris CULTURAL On Wednesday 6 May In Belle Époque Paris, accompanied by a young delivery boy on a cargo bike, the young Kanak girl Dilili investigates a series of mysterious kidnappings of young girls. She meets extraordinary men and women who give her clues. She discovers very peculiar villains underground, the Male Masters. The t... Rochefort
Le Champ des possibles CULTURAL On Tuesday 5 May , On Wednesday 6 May In this delightful autofiction, Elise Noiraud displays an exceptional performative talent. With tasty anecdotes, emotion always on the edge, she camps... The nineteen-year-old woman she once was. A regressive breath of tenderness and humor that the artist carries brilliantly! The Field of Possibi... Rochefort
Guided tour: Heritage and water CULTURAL On Thursday 7 May From historic fountains and revolutionary water towers to ancient wells, (re)discover the vital role played by this resource, which has shaped the townscape and daily life of Rochefort’s residents over the centuries. A walk brimming with fascinating stories, combining industrial heritage, architect... Rochefort
AJ17 is throwing a garden party! CULTURAL On Friday 8 May Rochefort Youth Hostel invites you to its terrace, on the banks of the Charente, to enjoy two acoustic bands over a beer and a snack. Everything is local – even the bands! Rochefort
Nouvelle-Aquitaine Regional Choir, Charente-Maritime ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION On Saturday 9 May Listen to traditional songs from around the world and sacred songs, performed a cappella or accompanied by piano and percussion. Rochefort
Atelier reconnaissance des plantes NATURE AND RELAXATION From 7 until 9 May Want to experience nature in a new way? Join us on May 7, 8, and 9 on Île d’Aix for a plant identification workshop organized by Anim’Aix. On the agenda: observation, discovery, and discussion about local plants. A great opportunity to learn how to identify the species around us, while enjoyin... Île-d'Aix
La Roccafortis SPORTS AND LEISURE On Sunday 10 May 2 routes: 50 km (ages 13 and over) and 90 km (ages 15 and over). A mass start is scheduled for 8.30 am. Paced group until kilometre 20. Start of an all-female group (50 km) at 8.45 am. Open to everyone! Online booking is preferred. On-the-spot registration is available. Rochefort
Sandwich concert: Loti in the Mediterranean, part 2 CULTURAL On Tuesday 12 May The Coupe d'Or theatre offers you an original musical interlude: a 30-minute mini-concert during your lunch break with the artists who will be performing that evening. A taste of the concert ‘Loti en Méditerranée, Volume 2’, designed to fit in with your lunch break. The doors of La Coupe d'Or open... Rochefort
Lecture: Loti’s Intimate Mediterraneans CULTURAL On Tuesday 12 May Lecture given by Alain Quella-Villéger Pierre Loti travelled extensively throughout the Mediterranean region at a time when these countries were undergoing major transformations. Whilst he enjoyed describing the landscapes and peoples of the Mediterranean in his novels, he also shed light on the ge... Rochefort
Loti in the Mediterranean, Volume 2 CULTURAL On Tuesday 12 May On the occasion of its twenty-second edition, the festival is once again following in the footsteps of Pierre Loti in the Mediterranean by dedicating a second thematic concert to him, this time under the sign of poetry. Around the works of Ravel, Duparc and Rossini, punctuated by true pearls of t... Rochefort
