Events calendar La Rochelle

In summer, La Rochelle never ceases to vibrate! The Francofolies festival gets the locals singing, but there are also many popular events, including the braderie. There's no question of staying at home, and you can take advantage of the fine weather and the fact that the town center is closed to stroll the shopping streets. On Fridays, the day is reserved for Rochelais merchants, who display their wares in front of their stores: clothes, toys, decorative items, jewelry... On Saturday, the festivities take a more popular turn, with over a hundred street vendors setting up shop. Not only can you pick up a few bargains, but you can also have a great time.

Like every year, this festival kicks off the summer season in La Rochelle. Attached to the city, it allows moviegoers to attend retrospectives dedicated to directors or actors who have passed away with their work programmed in its entirety: Orson Welles, Buster Keaton, John Ford, Luchino Visconti... During 10 days, the spectators go in front of one of the screens to enjoy one of the 5 daily sessions. This year, the 50th La Rochelle Cinema Festival celebrates the golden age of Hollywood cinema with the inevitable Audrey Hepburn.

Ranked second among French marathons, the La Rochelle marathon takes place every year on the last weekend of November. In 2022, no less than 12,500 athletes came to run in the streets of La Rochelle on a flat course. Two loops and fast last kilometers, it does not take more to motivate the joggers! On the eve of the race, there was a "Leg Warmer", a tradition that allows runners to warm up. The public is always there!

Traditionally, in La Rochelle two races are held in November. Before facing the marathon that took place at the end of the month, joggers can take to the streets of Port-Neuf. On the programme, 10 km on flat ground in a district not far from the city centre by the ocean. Forget the wind and cold, bring a pair of shoes and a windproof jacket! It should be noted that the start takes place on the "Colette Besson" playground, which won the gold medal in 1968 for the 400 metres at the Olympic Games in Mexico City.

Distance

10 km.

Departure

At 10:00. Contact the organizers for the meeting point.

Difficulty

Easy to use