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Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Charente-Maritime

Also known as Rochefort-sur-Mer, the city of Rochefort takes place in New-Aquitaine, in the department of Charente-Maritime. Located in a loop of the Charente, it is about ten kilometers of the Atlantic coast, not far from La Rochelle, Fouras or Surgères.

City of Art and History, the town was created in the second half of the 17th century, in , with the establishment of an important military arsenal. Now the region's second largest economic hub, it has long been home to many naval and military schools. Following the closure of the arsenal in the early twentieth century, the city of Rochefort has mainly turned to tourism.

It reveals an important architectural heritage that reveals beautiful monuments dating from the construction of the city. Thermal city, with waters exploited since the s, Rochefort is also appreciated for its proximity to the beaches and the most beautiful sights of Charente.

Things to see and do

As a candidate for UNESCO World Heritage, the arsenal of Rochefort still stands proudly in the city of which it is the origin. One can admire in particular the monumental gate of the Sun raised in in the form of arch of triumph. Serving as an entrance to the building, it allows access to the king's house, general stores, the avant-garde or the royal cordage. The latter, created in the 17th century as the rest of the arsenal, is one of the most important buildings. Located on the banks of the Charente, it stretches more than meters and today welcomes the museographic space of the international center of the sea. You will discover at first the Marine Museum unveiling models of vessels produced To the arsenal, as well as objects telling the history of the maritime economy of Rochefort. Upstairs, wood caryatids formerly installed in prow of ships are unveiled. The site also allows to discover the construction workshop of the replica of the Hermione, a warship of the 18th century which allowed La Fayette to join the American conflict, as well as the Naval Commissariat being renovated. The building has been classified as a Historic Monument.

Built at the beginning of the 18th century, the signal tower was originally the bell tower of the Saint-Louis church. A semaphore was installed there during the 19th century, and now serves as a multimedia space for the city of Rochefort.

The ancient water tower of Rochefort, which operated until the s, was built at the end of the nineteenth century. Of neo-classical style, it once presented the ancient ramparts of the city today destroyed. One can still admire some vestiges of the fortifications, in particular a watchtower placed at the edge of the course Roy-Bry.

Central square of the city of Rochefort, the place Colbert was originally a meadow to feed the animals. You can admire beautiful neoclassical facades, as well as rocaille balconies, or even private mansions of great interest. In the center, a fountain of crowned stone still stands proudly, and since the eighteenth century. A tide clock has been installed nearby.

Cultural sites are not lacking in Rochefort, starting with the home of Pierre Loti, famous author of Fishermen of Iceland. His native house was the scene of many memorable festivals and one can admire rooms full of exoticism inspired by the Gothic, Renaissance or Far East. Located in the former naval hospital, the Old School of Naval Medicine unveils a rich scientific library, as well as collections of materials used in the teaching of naval medicine. Museum of art and history, the Hèbre museum of Saint-Clément offers archaeological collections, a floor on the history of the city and its creation, or extra-European collections devoted to the cultures of Asia, Oceania or Africa. You will also find the Museum of Stores of the past with a collection of advertising objects in a reconstitution of shops of the Belle Epoque, as well as the museum of the Old parish and its archaeological collections.

Green city and rich in natural spaces, Rochefort unveils to its visitors the beautiful gardens of the Returns which evoke the great expeditions of the eighteenth and nineteenth century. They include the reconstruction of a ship's bridge, as well as models of lively boats. The Conservatoire du Bégonia highlights this plant named in homage to the seigneur of Marine of the seventeenth century, Bégon.

To discover part of the heritage of Rochefort, do not hesitate to take the chemin de la Charente. Ten kilometers long, it extends from the Corderie royale to the Pont-Neuf.

Events and festivities

The market of Rochefort is held every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning. A fair takes place on the second Thursday of each month. A Christmas market is also organized in December.

In March and November, Rochefort hosts its fair, three weeks at each session.

Festival of Cinema and Literature, Rochefort Pacific takes place from late March to early April, unveiling screenings, meetings or lectures on Pacific islands.

Music Festival, In unpredictable and unexpected deals offers concerts of world music, jazz, rock or folk in Rochefort, Cabariot and Saint-Hippolyte.

In early August, Summersound is an electro music festival featuring several concerts.

At the beginning of September, place at Roch'fort in bubbles, comic book festival.

Rochefort in Moovement is a festival of urban cultures of the month of October.

Visit : Loti, the Dream Journey

• From 2 april to 29 june
• 63 avenue Charles De Gaulle, Musée Hèbre
• Take a virtual tour on the most remarkable rooms of the writer's house.

On the Road to Teen Literature

• From 20 april to 22 june
• BP , La Corderie Royale, Médiathèque de Rochefort
• Created by Tom & Nathan Lévêque, designed by Delphine Mérieau

Exhibition: A State of Tough, Cold Love, by Natacha Nikouline

• From 26 april to 1 june
• Cabinet de curiosités, Porte du soleil
• As a photographer, thisisnl.nline never loses sight of the fact that the photographic act is to "translate dreams and literature as closely as possible".

Cine-Concert: Doggo

• On 29 may
• rue de la République, Théâtre de la Coupe d'Or
• Here's a colourful and tender ciné-concert for toddlers ! In four animated films featuring rambunctious pooches, Ellie James, seated next to the screen, creates a sweet, whimsical electro-pop soundtrack.

Meeting With Anne-Fleur Multon & Tom and Nathan Lévêque

• On 30 may
• Médiathèque, passage des Amériques, rue Audebert
• As part of the "Sur les chemins de la littérature ado" exhibition. - In , Anne-Fleur Multon wrote an original short story for the book "En quête d'un grand peut-être : guide de littérature ado", alongside Tom and Nathan Lévêque.

Italian Stopover

• On 31 may
• Rooftop - Vivre[s], quai aux Vivres
• As part of the Vivre[s] la mer festival. - Italian-style cocktail reception and DJ set.

Culinary Festival: Vivre[s] la mer

• From 31 may to 2 june
• 14 quai aux Vivres
• Vivre[s] la mer is the 1st culinary festival dedicated to cuisine from the sea, committed to protecting biodiversity and respecting the land and sea.

Les Masterclass du Festival Vivre[s] la mer

• From 31 may to 2 june
• 14 quai aux Vivres, Vivre[s]
• As part of the Vivre[s] la mer festival. - Culinary demonstrations with the festival's guest chefs.

Les Mémoires de la mer Festival at La Corderie Royale

• From 31 may to 2 june
• Corderie Royale - Salle de projection du CIM, rue Audebert
• Screenings and meetings for the general public - Free entry, projection room at CIM-La Corderie Royale

Rendez-Vous aux Jardins: Der Garten der Utopien

• From 31 may to 2 june
• 25 rue Amiral Meyer
• The Musée National de la Marine has entrusted the association La Boussole with the implementation and maintenance of the garden of the Ancienne Ecole de Médecine Navale. The Utopias garden is also linked to the history of the site.

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Rochefort (© Frantz)

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Rochefort, next to the royal cordage

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The ladies of Rochefort

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Rochefort (© Frantz)

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The Hermione, at Rochefort

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Rochefort (© Frantz)

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Rochefort, city of Begonia

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Flight over the Transporter Bridge

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Rochefort (© Frantz)

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Rochefort (© Frantz)

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Rochefort (© Frantz)

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