Culture Charente-Maritime

It's a place where culture has its rightful place. The people of La Rochelle loved Michel Crépeau, and they love the media library named after him. The location is ideal, just a stone's throw from the town center in the Ville en Bois district. There's no doubt that once you step through the doors, you'll enjoy a moment of peace and quiet. On the first floor, there are a few colored armchairs for those who want to read newspapers and magazines, a relaxation area with coffee machine and another for the little ones who can even relax on carpets. A temporary exhibition room is also located here. Higher up, the spaces are ideal for reading and relaxing. In all, almost 200,000 books can be borrowed for an hour or a few weeks. Le Petit Futé invites you to settle down in one of the comfortable armchairs to read, of course, but also to enjoy an idyllic view of the channel and the towers. You can then walk back to the city center, or take the ferry to continue this moment of relaxation. Throughout the year, the media library offers a wide range of free events: readings, story times, film screenings, conferences... From Saturday July 8, the library will be undergoing a year-long energy-efficiency renovation. It will still be possible to borrow from other media libraries with the network card. From October 2, the media library will be present in the Arsenal building at its current opening hours, while the media bus will be parked on the media library forecourt until July 6, 2024.

Because even in holidays, spend a moment reading, looking for magazines is a special moment, after days to explore streets and beaches… Le Petit Smart recommends this beautiful library in the heart of the city. We rarely think about it, but these places are also open to visitors! More than 4000 m 2 of space dedicated to adult and youth reading, an expo room, multimedia, art literature, everything is planned to inform you and to grow your way. A kiosk, well filled, offers newspapers and magazines of all kinds, recently released; It's convenient and nice to be able to read the newspaper in a good armchair, (without having bought it… and yes… it's the crisis…) after you have done the tour of the city or when it rains. The young, certainly, will come up during this time, on the floor, in the last comics. But… chut! We speak low voices in the library, so as not to inconvenience others, that is imperative.

In the tourist offices of the region, you have surely had to cross many different documents concerning the Poles-Nature… little clearing. It should be noted that these Pôles-Nature (mark registered by the Charente-Maritime department) are protected natural sites. The «label» guarantees respect for a quality charter for which the General Council, the communities, the Littoral Conservatory and nature protection associations have committed themselves. On each site you will find a welcome from the public (at scheduled openings) and proposals for guided tours and outings discovered. These poles are divided into three themes: watch birds, go to adventure and discover know-how. Present throughout the territory, they represent an original way of addressing the specific characteristics of the territory, its heritage and heritage, its fauna and flora. The exit programme is available in the form of calendars in the tourist offices and the Espace Nature de Rochefort, as well as on the website of the General Council (www.charente-maritime.org). The theme "bird watching" includes the Maison du Fier (nature reserve of Lilleau des Niges), the nature reserve of the Yves Marsh and the marsh of Moëze, the hut of Less, the lagunage station and the marsh to the birds. The theme of the "Adventure" theme is the quarries of Crazannes, the nature pole of Vitrezay, the park of the estuary, the Farm for birds. The theme of the "know-how" theme is the house of the forest, the ecomuseum of the salt marsh, the salt harbour and the asinerie of the Baudet du Poitou.

Finally, from July 15 th to August 15 th, this is "the Summer of the funny" (10 children aged 6 to 12 years). On Tuesdays from 14 to 17 p. m., the heritage service team hosts the «fantastic modelling» workshop where it is about sculpture. On Wednesdays from 14 to 17 h, your children (from 4 years old) will lose in the labyrinth of the Garden of returns. On Thursdays from 14 to 16 h 30, the workshop «blason» will take them to make a coat like those worn by the real knights…

The Théâtre de la Coupe d'Or is a municipal theater located in downtown Rochefort, in the Charente-Maritime region of France. Built between 1766 and 1769 by architect Giovanni Antonio Berinzago, the building has been listed as a historic monument since 1969. The theater offers a varied program and also hosts the Tadam! circus festival.

For more than 10 years this association has signed a convention with the city of La Rochelle for the Attribution of the premises of Henri II house. The Intermondes Centre was able to welcome the first artists in residence from all over the world. More than 250 of them, from around fifty countries have succeeded in this Renaissance style here, the actors of artistic life iso - performer, teacher, amateur, intellectual or student - can confront their ideas, propose projects and even discover new languages. Many artists attended the Henri II house. The partnerships with the University of La Rochelle, the General and Regional Council, the National Choreographic Centre allow a wide cultural offer: music, literary meetings, debates, theatres, photographs…

Students know this place well, as they use it regularly. This bright library is a place for study, research and culture. As it is open to all, anyone can come here to consult a book, leaf through a magazine or leisurely read the free newspapers. Students have access to the multimedia area. The place is immersed in silence, but you can still ask for advice from the librarians, who will guide you through the maze of books.

Even - and above all? - On holiday you may want to stay quiet to read a book or a comic book, browse a magazine, document itself, or simply spend a moment among books, especially when time does not allow to walk. Small and large will find their happiness in different areas and levels dedicated to them.

Pisciculture Moulin Neuf is an aquaculture farm specializing in the breeding of rainbow trout. The trout are raised in spring water from the Rivière du Coran, guaranteeing freshness and quality. Visitors can buy fresh trout to take away or fish for themselves. Smoked trout are also available as whole vacuum-packed fillets. Meals for groups can be arranged daily by prior arrangement. A refreshment bar is also available on site.