Right in the heart of the Charente-Maritime,
snuggled in a bend of the Charente River, some waves from the Atlantic
coast
and the islands, lies Rochefort. Situated in the middle of the broad
marshes, Rochefort displays its maritime history together with the
richness of its cultural heritage and the incomparable quality of
its environment.
its maritime heritage with the naval dockyards. Not
to be missed : the Corderie Royale where hemp ropes were twisted,
the rebuilding of the frigate "Hermione" on the same
site where she was originally constructed. In the 18th century,
the frigate
took La Fayette to meet Georges Washington for the war of independence.
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an arsenal town perfumed exotically with Pierre Loti's House -
Loti , writer, naval officer invites you on an oriental voyage
-, and the Begonias : Rochefort holds the first collection of begonias
in Europe a real tropical ecological show.
a county of gastronomy. Traditionally on
the menu : oysters, mussels, jonchée (curdled milk), Pineau,
Cognac and a warm welcome from your host.
Whatever the season, Rochefort is your spot for restful and cultural
holidays.
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