The new exhibition “Niort chamois and glove making” at Port Boinot in Niort
Niort's industrial heritage will once again be highlighted after the exhibition on Brosserie Brenet. The Théophile Boinot room, within the Séchoir building, will be reborn with its past. Now for the exhibition on Niort chamois and glove making and its manufacturing techniques from September 15 until the end of December. Photographs, films,…
Frank Ayroles and “The Ladies of the Breach”
Franck Ayroles, born in 1975, is a professional visual artist, originally from Saint-Nazaire and currently based in Niort. He first studied advertising and cinema, working as production designer on several medium-length films, including one with actor Philippe Lemaire. In 1998, he devoted himself to painting, a passion that has followed him since he was very young. …
The Jardin des Plantes at the heart of the future urban natural park of Niort
Let's take advantage of the mild weather of September to explore the winding paths of the Jardin des Plantes de Niort, taking a closer look at the history of this park bordered by the Coulée Verte and part of the project to create an urban natural park in the Sèvre Niortaise. Originally, this garden…
Frontenay-Rohan-Rohan, the small town that has a lot to tell
The sun is out, do you feel the Marais Poitevin calling to you? Come and venture into the greenery, purity and history of the region. This week, I invite you to discover a small town with many secrets: Frontenay-Rohan-Rohan. Behind this curious name lies an exciting past. Kings, lords, soldiers and many others…
In the footsteps of the dragon of Niort
Originally from Cholet, I arrived in Niort at the end of September for a long-term internship at the tourist office. Little by little, I discovered the city, its particularities and of course its bronze dragons. Why are there dragons in Niort? I had never really asked myself the question. Until I was asked to write an article for…