Guided tour: In the footsteps of the Demoiselles CULTURAL On Wednesday 5 Nov The curtain rises on the various shooting locations of the film "Les Demoiselles de Rochefort" directed by Jacques Demy in the summer of 1966, transforming the town into an open-air studio. Booking is compulsory Rochefort 9.1 Excellent
Theatre and dance: I am a tiger CULTURAL On Wednesday 5 Nov Talking to young audiences about migration, refugees and foreign countries in a simple and lively way is the successful challenge taken up by the Groupe Noces theatre company, which has created a show for young audiences about the issues surrounding exile, giving children a better understanding of t... Rochefort
Discovery trip to the Rochefort lagoon plant NATURE AND RELAXATION On Wednesday 5 Nov Take a walk and discover the lagoon plant, an important link in the water cycle from the tap to the river Charente. Learn about wastewater treatment, electricity production and sludge composting, while observing the many species of water birds present throughout the year. Binoculars available on lo... Rochefort
Visit : marine hotel CULTURAL On Thursday 6 Nov Discover the Hôtel de la Marine, the former maritime prefecture and current headquarters of the gendarmerie academies. Visit Rochefort's most ‘private’ hotel, built in 1671 to welcome the King. Identity card required for this visit. Booking is essential (places are limited). Identity card req... Rochefort
Concert : Alexis HK and Benoit Dorémus CULTURAL On Friday 7 Nov Alongside their respective busy careers, Alexis HK and Benoît Dorémus are putting themselves in danger by bringing to life some offhand, hilarious (even cheeky) songs that have been shamefully kept in their respective drawers. The “unmentionable” songs were born on holiday over a glass of wine. The... Tonnay-Charente
Theatre: The Wind in the Poplars CULTURAL On Friday 7 Nov Directed by Philippe Percot-Tétu and Patricia Petit-Planes Assistant: Annie Pacaud Starring: Jacques Brochard, Francis Merrheim, Jean-Dominique Robert and the reassuring presence of Hachikō (created by Fabienne Collart) Gustave, René and Fernand, three veterans still in their prime, defend thei... Rochefort
Discovering local nature through the seasons NATURE AND RELAXATION On Saturday 8 Nov Autumn transforms nature into a spectacle of colours and sensations. Join us for a friendly walk to discover this universe in the midst of metamorphosis. An outdoor outing that offers the opportunity to reconnect with nature and better understand the ecological balance at this time of year. By rese... Tonnay-Charente
Lively reading – family special CULTURAL On Saturday 8 Nov On International Children's Rights Day, actress and director Catherine Sarezza will invite young and old alike to discover a lively and animated reading. A warm moment to enjoy with the family, which will be followed by a time for discussion and conviviality. Rochefort
Saint-Laurent dresses in blue SPORTS AND LEISURE On Saturday 8 Nov Put on your trainers, wear something blue, don a moustache and come and walk, with or without poles, on a 5 or 7 km route in aid of ANAMACAP. Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée
Book and food fair CULTURAL On Saturday 8 Nov This fair celebrates literature and the pleasures of the table, bringing together authors, local producers, and artisans who share a passion for taste, sharing, and expertise. Saint-Nazaire-sur-Charente
Blue Walk - Movember NATURE AND RELAXATION On Saturday 8 Nov In support of research into male cancers All registration fees will be donated to the Gustave Roussy research centre (tax relief available). Start at 9.30am – ‘Free route’ – approx. 8km Raffle on site €2 – Refreshments at the finish line, remember to bring your own cup. On-site regi... Port-des-Barques
Signings José-Manuel Lamarque, France Inter - Coastal Chronicles CULTURAL On Saturday 8 Nov The official book of Chroniques Littorales, the cult radio programme broadcast on France Inter, this work is a genuine invitation to explore the richness of our coastlines, the diversity of maritime cultures and the major environmental issues surrounding them. From the origins of life to the fut... Rochefort
