Charente maritime

Les Francofolies de La Rochelle 2026: Raphaël, Odezenne... What’s next in the lineup

Good news for fans of French and Francophone music: the Francofolies de La Rochelle festival has announced its return in summer 2026. Mark your calendars for July 10 to 14, 2026, when live performances will feature a lineup of top artists. What's on the bill? Aya Nakamura, Gims, Orelsan, Gaëtan Roussel, L2B, Zaz, Mika—and also legendary musicians like Julien Clerc, Hugues Aufray, Keren Ann, along with Raphaël and Odezenne.

Festival 666, 2025 edition: Mass Hysteria, Hatebreed, Fu Manchu... the line-up

Metal music returns to Charente-Maritime this summer with the sixth edition of the 666 festival. Join us in Cercoux on Friday 8th, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August 2025 for live performances by Mass Hysteria, Hatebreed, Fu Manchu, Karras, Kublai Khan TX and Vestige.

Covid: French departments instating new restrictions

Faced with the spread of the Delta variant, some departments have decided to turn the screw and instate new health measures. Facemask-wearing, no more gatherings, curfew for restaurants and bars… Here is more on these restrictions.