Conférence - Les jeudis de l’histoire
Conference
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Heritage
in L' Île-d'Yeu
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Lecture – History Thursdays:
“From one island to another: the story of Étienne Fontaine (1659–1739). The epic tale of an islander who emigrated to an island in Quebec”
Born on the Île d’Yeu in 1659, Étienne Fontaine set sail for New France as an adult. Settling on an island in the St Lawrence River, he started a family there before becoming captain of a ship transporting goods between Quebec and Newfoundland. Discover the extraordinary life story of this islander, brought to light thanks...Lecture – History Thursdays:
“From one island to another: the story of Étienne Fontaine (1659–1739). The epic tale of an islander who emigrated to an island in Quebec”
Born on the Île d’Yeu in 1659, Étienne Fontaine set sail for New France as an adult. Settling on an island in the St Lawrence River, he started a family there before becoming captain of a ship transporting goods between Quebec and Newfoundland. Discover the extraordinary life story of this islander, brought to light thanks to the research of one of his descendants.
By Mathieu Chaume
At 6.30 pm, auditorium of the Petit Chiron cultural centre, duration 1 hour
Town Hall – Heritage Department – [email protected]
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Schedules
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- On September 3, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
