
ARRIVAL OF THE BOATS
May 28, 2026
START OF THE STAGE
Marina,
44380 Pornichet
VILLAGE DATES
from May 27 to 31, 2026
START OF THE STAGE
May 31, 2026
START OF THE STAGE
May 31, 2026
May 27 | Wednesday
2 p.m.
Village opening
The village opens at 2pm.

Village
May 27 | Wednesday
2pm-3pm
Concert - The Landings
Folk music, Irish traditions and sea shanties.

Village - Scene
May 27 | Wednesday
2pm-7pm
Arrival of the skippers in Pornichet

Marina
May 27 | Wednesday
2pm-6pm
Kayak & canoe baptism
Introduction to sea kayaking and outrigger canoeing for
Enjoy the bay and cross paths with the sailboats of the Figaro.

tidal harbor
May 27 | Wednesday
3 p.m.
Village inauguration
Official launch of the Pornichet race village, the third stage of the race, marking the arrival of the skippers and the start of the festivities. Come share this moment, discover the stands and experience the atmosphere of the Solitaire!

Village
May 27 | Wednesday
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
The SNSM - Mic Mac Company
Participatory show: Spectators will have to pilot a boat in distress, enduring the whims of meteorological and marine phenomena.

Village
May 27 | Wednesday
3:45 PM - 6 PM
Catamaran trips
One-hour catamaran trips to discover
sailing in the bay of Pornichet.

Marina
May 27 | Wednesday
4pm-5:30pm
Readings
Agnès and Virginie invite you to a reading session
to set sail.

Village
May 27 | Wednesday
7pm
Village closed
The village closes at 7pm.

Village
May 28 | Thursday
10am
Village opening
The village opens at 10am

Village
May 28 | Thursday
10am-12pm
Workshops and activities with L'Outil en Main
Play area, introductions and demonstrations with workshops in rope making, woodturning and pyrography.

Village
May 28 | Thursday
10am-7pm
The Ocean Fresco
Inspired by the Climate Fresk,
The Ocean Fresco
is a flash format (10/15 min)
to discover the ocean
and inspire people to protect it.

Village
May 28 | Thursday
10:30-11:30
Introduction to coastal walking
Come and discover walking in the sea, a journey of well-being,
Self-improvement and bursts of laughter guaranteed.

Booksellers' Beach
May 28 | Thursday
10:30-12:00
Julien Mabit's Conference
French skipper and trainer
at Yagga, he will share the keys
of the Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
and the requirements of this race
mythical.

Village
May 28 | Thursday
11am-12pm
Visit Figaro 3
Discover the Figaro Bénéteau 3, a sailboat designed for the
offshore competition and designed to combine
performance, precision and innovation.

Marina
May 28 | Thursday
2pm-6:30pm
Workshops and activities with L'Outil en Main
Play area, introductions and demonstrations with workshops in rope making, woodturning and pyrography.

Village
May 28 | Thursday
2pm-6pm
Kayak & canoe baptism
Introduction to sea kayaking and outrigger canoeing for
Enjoy the bay and cross paths with the sailboats of the Figaro.

tidal harbor
May 28 | Thursday
4-5pm
Journal of the Solitaire

Village
May 28 | Thursday
5-6pm
Stage 2 Awards Ceremony

Village
May 28 | Thursday
7pm
Village closed
The village closes at 7pm.

Village
May 28 | Thursday
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Screening of the film Maiden by Alex Holmes + discussion

La Toile de Mer Cinema
May 29 | Friday
10am
Village opening
The village opens at 10am

Village
May 29 | Friday
10am-12pm
Workshops and activities with L'Outil en Main
Play area, introductions and demonstrations with workshops in rope making, woodturning and pyrography.

Village
May 29 | Friday
10am-7pm
SNSM shop and activities
Meet-up, charity sales and demonstrations
raft percussion.

Village
May 29 | Friday
10:30-11:30
Introduction to Stretching
Gentle and revitalizing exercise to release tension.

Booksellers' Beach
May 29 | Friday
10:30-12:00
Round table - Women in sailing
Portraits of female skippers from the APCC, between
Expertise, equality and challenges of competitive sailing.

Village
May 29 | Friday
11am-12pm
Visit Figaro 3
Discover the Figaro Bénéteau 3, a sailboat designed for the
offshore competition and designed to combine
performance, precision and innovation.

Marina
May 29 | Friday
2pm-6:30pm
Workshops and activities with L'Outil en Main
Play area, introductions and demonstrations with workshops in rope making, woodturning and pyrography.

Village
May 29 | Friday
2pm-6pm
Kayak & canoe baptism
Introduction to sea kayaking and outrigger canoeing for
Enjoy the bay and cross paths with the sailboats of the Figaro.

tidal harbor
May 29 | Friday
5:00 PM - 5:20 PM
Presentation - Sailing adapted by the Cercle Nautique La Baule, Le Pouliguen, Pornichet
For sailing to be accessible to all.

Village
May 29 | Friday
5:30-7:00 PM
Journal of the Solitaire

Village
May 29 | Friday
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Screening of the film En Solitaire by Christophe Offenstein
Having joined the Vendée Globe at the last minute,
Yann Kermadec's race is turned upside down
through the discovery of a stowaway.

La Toile de Mer Cinema
May 29 | Friday
7pm
Village closed
The village closes at 7pm.

Village
May 30 | Saturday
10am
Village opening
The village opens at 10am

Village
May 30 | Saturday
10am-7pm
SNSM shop and activities
Meet-up, charity sales and demonstrations
raft percussion.

Village
May 30 | Saturday
10am-7pm
LezAccros
Introduction to climbing in
the masts, accessible to
young and old, like
Sailors of yesteryear.
Sailors, prepare to board!

Village
May 30 | Saturday
10am-12pm
Workshops and activities with L'Outil en Main
Play area, introductions and demonstrations with workshops in rope making, woodturning and pyrography.

Village
May 30 | Saturday
2pm-6:30pm
Workshops and activities with L'Outil en Main
Play area, introductions and demonstrations with workshops in rope making, woodturning and pyrography.

Village
May 30 | Saturday
10:00-11:15
Animation - The secret life of our beaches
Go to the
discovery of treasures
unknown beachgoers:
skate and whelk eggs
and mysterious scholarships
of mermaids.

Village
May 30 | Saturday
10:30-11:30
Introduction - The Sailors of Life
A committed association using sailing to bring
Solidarity and hope for hospitalized children.

Village
May 30 | Saturday
10:30am-2:30pm
Adapted boat trips
Discover adapted sailing, aboard 2 sailboats:
Echo 90 and Fillao.

Marina
May 30 | Saturday
11:30-12:45
Animation - The secret life of our beaches
Go to the
discovery of treasures
unknown beach spots:
skate and whelk eggs
and mysterious scholarships
of mermaids.

Village
May 30 | Saturday
11:30-12:30
Introducing the skippers

Village
May 30 | Saturday
2pm-3pm
Conference - Jean-Yves Chauve
Doctor of the Solitaire du Figaro
For 30 years, he will share the
sleep lessons,
nutrition and medicine in
extreme conditions, applicable
on a daily basis.

Village
May 30 | Saturday
2pm-6pm
Kayak & canoe baptism
Introduction to sea kayaking and outrigger canoeing for
Enjoy the bay and cross paths with the sailboats of the Figaro.

tidal harbor
May 30 | Saturday
2:30-3:00 PM
"History of Pleasure Boating" Tour
The origins of pleasure boating in Pornichet and the first
sea bathing.

Village
May 30 | Saturday
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Hiking
Witness the departure of the boats in a different way.

Village > Pointe de Congrigoux
May 30 | Saturday
3:30-4:00 PM
The Bagad of the Peninsula Ar Poullig Gwenn
Come and feel the festive rhythm of Breton music.

Village
May 30 | Saturday
4pm-4:30pm
Visit to the marina
A quick tour of the port to discover its
history and how it works.

Marina
May 30 | Saturday
5:30-6:00 PM
The Bagad of the Ar Poullig Gwenn peninsula
Come and feel the festive rhythm of Breton music.

Village
May 30 | Saturday
5pm
Race start

Village
May 30 | Saturday
7pm
Village closed
The village closes at 7pm.

Village
May 31 | Sunday
5pm
Village closed
The village closes at 5pm.

Village
May 31 | Sunday
10am
Village opening
The village opens at 2pm.

Village
May 31 | Sunday
10am-12pm
Workshops and activities with L'Outil en Main
Play area, introductions and demonstrations with workshops in rope making, woodturning and pyrography.

Village
May 31 | Sunday
10am-5pm
LezAccros
Introduction to climbing in
the masts, accessible to
young and old, like
Sailors of yesteryear.
Sailors, prepare to board!

Village
May 31 | Sunday
10am-5pm
Boat clearance - flea market
Operation to empty boats around the harbor master's office
Port: the perfect opportunity to find great deals!

Beach at the Docking Port
May 31 | Sunday
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Introduction to Bungy Pump
Discover Bungy Pump, a dynamic walking and
A fun way to combine cardio and strength training.

Village
May 31 | Sunday
3pm-3:30pm
Introduction to Bungy Pump
Discover Bungy Pump, a dynamic walking and
A fun way to combine cardio and strength training.

Village
May 31 | Sunday
2pm-5pm
Workshops and activities with L'Outil en Main
Play area, introductions and demonstrations with workshops in rope making, woodturning and pyrography.

Village
May 31 | Sunday
2pm-5pm
Kayak & canoe baptism
Introduction to sea kayaking and outrigger canoeing for
Enjoy the bay and cross paths with the sailboats of the Figaro.

tidal harbor
May 31 | Sunday
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Concert - Between Songs and Rigging
Traditional sea shanties of the Tall Ships
Saint-Nazaire.

Village
A LOOK AT PORNICHET
Pornichet offers an exceptional living environment between the ocean, the bay and the marshes. It boasts the fourth largest marina on the Atlantic coast and, above all, a town that asserts a strong and vibrant maritime identity, supported by 7 kilometers of fine sandy beaches with diverse atmospheres, a multitude of nautical activities and sporting competitions.
Pornichet is also a history, that of sea bathing, and in its wake a heritage with timeless charm, of Belle Epoque villas erected by artists, renowned publishers and scientists, giving the town this taste for the arts and innovation.
Pornichet is, finally, a way of life like no other, the taste of simple pleasures shared, around a barrel with friends in one of the mythical places of the town, with family in front of a magical show of the Festival des Renc'Arts, or in the aisles of one of the most beautiful markets in France.
Pornichet is all this and much more that makes the heart of this family seaside town beat all year round.
Welcome to Pornichet.

BY BIKE
Main BICYCLE axes:
Axis 1, from the north towards Royan: La Vélodyssée®: from Ronce‑les‑Bains to Royan
Axis 2, from the south towards Royan: The Canal des 2 mers by bike®
There are plenty of parking spaces for cyclists around the village.
BICYCLE stations in Royan:
Cordouan and Atlantic High Schools
Royan Market
Pontaillac
Port of Royan

BY TRAIN
Line 16: Angoulême – Saintes - Royan
Line 17: Niort - Saintes - Royan
NB: the TER lines connect with the TGVs at Niort and Angoulême.

BY BUS
Regional bus lines:
Line 9: Rochefort - Royan
Line 9E: La Rochelle - Royan
Line 12: Saintes - Royan
Cara'Bus local BUS lines:
Line 1: Saint Palais sur Mer - Saint Georges de Didonne, passing through Royan station
Line 2: Vaux sur Mer - Médis with passage through Royan station
Line 3: Internal line to Royan
Line 4: Saint Sulpice - Royan
Line 5: Arvert - Royan
Line 6: La Tremblade - Royan
Line 7: Saujon - Médis - Royan
Line 8: Cozes - Royan
Line 9: Meschers - Royan.
NB: all lines connect at Royan station.

PROGRAMMING
Village opening
May 27 | Wednesday
2 p.m.

Concert - The Landings
May 27 | Wednesday
2pm-3pm

Arrival of the skippers in Pornichet
May 27 | Wednesday
2pm-7pm

Kayak & canoe baptism
May 27 | Wednesday
2pm-6pm

Village inauguration
May 27 | Wednesday
3 p.m.

The SNSM - Mic Mac Company
May 27 | Wednesday
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Catamaran trips
May 27 | Wednesday
3:45 PM - 6 PM

Readings
May 27 | Wednesday
4pm-5:30pm

Village closed
May 27 | Wednesday
7pm

Village opening
May 28 | Thursday
10am

Workshops and activities with L'Outil en Main
May 28 | Thursday
10am-12pm

The Ocean Fresco
May 28 | Thursday
10am-7pm

Introduction to coastal walking
May 28 | Thursday
10:30-11:30

Julien Mabit's Conference
May 28 | Thursday
10:30-12:00

Visit Figaro 3
May 28 | Thursday
11am-12pm

Workshops and activities with L'Outil en Main
May 28 | Thursday
2pm-6:30pm

Kayak & canoe baptism
May 28 | Thursday
2pm-6pm

Journal of the Solitaire
May 28 | Thursday
4-5pm

Stage 2 Awards Ceremony
May 28 | Thursday
5-6pm

Village closed
May 28 | Thursday
7pm

Screening of the film Maiden by Alex Holmes + discussion
May 28 | Thursday
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Village opening
May 29 | Friday
10am

Workshops and activities with L'Outil en Main
May 29 | Friday
10am-12pm

SNSM shop and activities
May 29 | Friday
10am-7pm

Introduction to Stretching
May 29 | Friday
10:30-11:30

Round table - Women in sailing
May 29 | Friday
10:30-12:00

Visit Figaro 3
May 29 | Friday
11am-12pm

Workshops and activities with L'Outil en Main
May 29 | Friday
2pm-6:30pm

Kayak & canoe baptism
May 29 | Friday
2pm-6pm

Presentation - Sailing adapted by the Cercle Nautique La Baule, Le Pouliguen, Pornichet
May 29 | Friday
5:00 PM - 5:20 PM

Journal of the Solitaire
May 29 | Friday
5:30-7:00 PM

Screening of the film En Solitaire by Christophe Offenstein
May 29 | Friday
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Village closed
May 29 | Friday
7pm

Village opening
May 30 | Saturday
10am

SNSM shop and activities
May 30 | Saturday
10am-7pm

LezAccros
May 30 | Saturday
10am-7pm

Workshops and activities with L'Outil en Main
May 30 | Saturday
10am-12pm

Workshops and activities with L'Outil en Main
May 30 | Saturday
2pm-6:30pm

Animation - The secret life of our beaches
May 30 | Saturday
10:00-11:15

Introduction - The Sailors of Life
May 30 | Saturday
10:30-11:30

Adapted boat trips
May 30 | Saturday
10:30am-2:30pm

Animation - The secret life of our beaches
May 30 | Saturday
11:30-12:45

Introducing the skippers
May 30 | Saturday
11:30-12:30

Conference - Jean-Yves Chauve
May 30 | Saturday
2pm-3pm

Kayak & canoe baptism
May 30 | Saturday
2pm-6pm

"History of Pleasure Boating" Tour
May 30 | Saturday
2:30-3:00 PM

Hiking
May 30 | Saturday
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

The Bagad of the Peninsula Ar Poullig Gwenn
May 30 | Saturday
3:30-4:00 PM

Visit to the marina
May 30 | Saturday
4pm-4:30pm

The Bagad of the Ar Poullig Gwenn peninsula
May 30 | Saturday
5:30-6:00 PM

Race start
May 30 | Saturday
5pm

Village closed
May 30 | Saturday
7pm

Village closed
May 31 | Sunday
5pm

Village opening
May 31 | Sunday
10am

Workshops and activities with L'Outil en Main
May 31 | Sunday
10am-12pm

LezAccros
May 31 | Sunday
10am-5pm

Boat clearance - flea market
May 31 | Sunday
10am-5pm

Introduction to Bungy Pump
May 31 | Sunday
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Introduction to Bungy Pump
May 31 | Sunday
3pm-3:30pm

Workshops and activities with L'Outil en Main
May 31 | Sunday
2pm-5pm

Kayak & canoe baptism
May 31 | Sunday
2pm-5pm

Concert - Between Songs and Rigging
May 31 | Sunday
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM






