The 10th edition of Semaine Bleue kicks off in Challans and the Challans Gois community of communes, running from Monday, October 5, through Friday, October 9, 2026, Actu reported. Organized by the local Communal Centre for Social Action (CCAS), elder-care facilities, and regional partners under the national theme “Connecting all generations in committed territories,” the annual event highlights the role of older adults in society and fosters intergenerational bonds.
Free Events for Retirees Run Across Various Venues
A series of free events and activities designed for retirees and older adults runs across various venues throughout the week, featuring partnerships with local schools and organizations. Monday, October 5, opens with a guided commentary on rural heritage titled La vie à la ferme autrefois at Ehpad Aquarelle, running from 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Reservations: 02 51 49 52 80). Tuesday, October 6, features a morning laughter and health session from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Jacqueline Auriol room in Saint-Christophe-du-Ligneron (Reservations: 06 84 02 00 24), followed by an official afternoon inauguration and musical performance at Ehpad Aquarelle at 2:15 p.m. Later Tuesday, Residents Stella hosts a karaoke session spanning French musical history from Édith Piaf to Soprano from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Reservations: 02 51 49 97 00), while Ehpad Les Jardins Médicis hosts an intergenerational chair dance alongside students from the Antoine de Saint-Exupéry school from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Reservations: 02 51 93 48 18).
Mid-week programming continues Wednesday, October 7, with intergenerational badminton at the Noues sports hall alongside the Vendée Challans Badminton club from 4:00 p.m. to 30 minutes past the hour (Reservations: 06 50 65 66 61). Thursday, October 8, brings an intergenerational loto at the Marzelles park in cooperation with La Croix-Maraud school from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Reservations: 02 51 35 07 99), alongside a grandparents’ coffee pause themed around traditions and modern habits at the L’Ogerie room from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Reservations: 02 51 49 79 65). Friday, October 9, rounds out the week with board games alongside pupils from the Mélière school at the L’Ogerie room from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Reservations: 02 51 49 79 65), a public belote card tournament hosted by the ADMR at the Club House from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., an orientation course at the Sablière park with elementary students from the Alliance school from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Reservations: 02 51 60 75 75), and a baking workshop titled Les petits chefs d’hier et d’aujourd’hui at the Bonne Fontaine residence in two shifts from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Reservations: 02 51 55 01 01).
CinéTriskell Screenings and Support Services
CinéTriskell joins the initiative with a specialized film lineup priced at €7.30 per screening (€6.30 for attendees under 14) and a €6 cine-snack option. The cinema schedule features Un petit miracle on Monday, October 5, at 2:00 p.m.; Les voyages de Tereza in original version with subtitles on Tuesday, October 6, at 6:30 p.m.; the cine-snack screening of Le Petit Prince on Wednesday, October 7, at 2:30 p.m.; and L’homme qui a vu l’ours qui a vu l’homme on Thursday, October 8, at 2:30 p.m.
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