Rochefort Travel Guide

  Hermeone under construction - June 2004
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  • Hermeone under construction - June 2004
      Hermeone under construction - June 2004
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  • Hermione
      Hermione
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  • The Hermione
      The Hermione
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  • Fete Nationale
      Fete Nationale
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  • Corderie Royale
      Corderie Royale
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Souvenir Shop

Souvenir Shop, Rochefort

 Toyin Says:  A section of the complex is dedicated for souvenirs. Here you can purchase sea man equipments and instruments including sextants, Azimuths and Binoculars. 

Renovated Corderie Royale

Renovated Corderie Royale, Rochefort

 Toyin Says:  The building is very long to be able to take care of the lenght of the rope that has to be made. This is because, everything is manually made using man power. Although, there is a little mechanical imput in the production operations. 

July 14 Fete Nationale

July 14 Fete Nationale, Rochefort

 Toyin Says:  Really, it is very interesting to be present during the celebration of French national day in the town. It is a must see. 

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Restaurants  

The three sergents in La Rochele: Fresh sea food

The three sergents in La Rochele: Fresh sea food, Rochefort

 Toyin Says:  My good friend in Rocheforth a Captain in the French Gendames talk for several days about taking me to this resturant in La Rochele, at last we went in two separate cars. This is because I told him, if am not impressed, we'll part ways. But it was nice. You can't come in... 

Nightlife  

Sea side of La Rochele: Open theater

Sea side of La Rochele: Open theater, Rochefort

 Toyin Says:  This was july 14 french national day celebration. There were lots of trational french performances on the streets and just everywhere in the evenings. The weather was good, so everyone dressed to show something. It was a pleasant atmosphere. 

Transportation  

Do it yourself

Do it yourself, Rochefort

 Toyin Says:  Rochefort does not have a public transportation system. You either do a guided tour in a bus, or you rent a car. It is advisable to have an organized tour. 

Tourist Traps  

Transbordeur

Transbordeur, Rochefort

 Toyin Says:  Maison du Transbordeur is at rue de Martrou 17620 Echila. It is very popular, but aside a coffee shop that operates right at the foot now, nothing much is happening there. If you must go, make sure that you have seen other places, then go there to relax at the coffee shop... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Forts

Forts, Rochefort

 Toyin Says:  On the way to Ile d'Aix, you'll observe some forts that were constructed as lines of last defence for Rochefort which was then a major battle ship constuction town. Thus all navigable entrances to Rochefort were strategically fortified against enemy Gallons and war ships. 

Ile d'Aix

Ile d'Aix, Rochefort

 Toyin Says:  This is few kilometers from Rochefort and a good tourist in this environment should not miss this place. It was said, that Napolion was on this Island after the loss of the battle of Waterloo.See details this Island on my page. 

The Romans were here?

The Romans were here?, Rochefort

 Toyin Says:  This is a rare church building in Rochefort's surburb... T he church is called Eglise romane (XII siecle). To reach Echillais, you must cross the La Charente either by the Pont Transbordeur if you belong to the past or make use of the new bridge if you belong to the present.... 

Inside Eglise romane

Inside Eglise romane, Rochefort

 Toyin Says:  Inside view of the church. (Eglise romane) It is now open for tourist, the locals no longer worship here.... 

A unique Roman Architecture-The only one in France

A unique Roman Architecture-The only one in France, Rochefort

 Toyin Says:  This piece of Roman architecture is an Isolated case in France. There is no other place in France you could see this particular form of masterpiece. It is not of Ghotic origin, but Roman.... and the villagers were very proud to preserve it. This is the only attraction in... 

Musee de la Marine

Musee de la Marine, Rochefort

 Toyin Says:  The seaman's tool artwork is made of corper. The picture was taken near the sight of Hermione construction, a large XVIIIth century ship that was La Fayette's. It is a magnificient site and a challenge: one day the Hermione will sail over to Boston... 

Favorites  

The inside view of Corderie Royale

The inside view of Corderie Royale, Rochefort

 Toyin Says:  This picture shows the technical arrangements for the making of Heavy cordage ropes for the Man O War, and Merchant ships as well. 

Corderie Royale

Corderie Royale, Rochefort

 Toyin Says:  For any visitor to Rochefort, a visit to this historic place is a must..There is a lot of history to be learnt here, and visiting here is just about the best way to learn the obscured history of the French Naval developements. My foundest memory about this place is the... 

Cordery Royale

Cordery Royale, Rochefort

 Toyin Says:  For any visitor to Rochefort, a visit to this historic place is a must..There is a lot of history to be learnt here, and visiting here is just about the best way to learn the obscured history of the French Naval developements. My foundest memory about this place is the... 

French Gendarmes

French Gendarmes, Rochefort

 Toyin Says:  For whatever France is today..credit has to go to the the gendarmes who had made it possible. Law and order is what France stood for and this has made this country the envie of other european countries. In Rochefort, I made few friends, but particularly a gendarme friend... 

July 14

July 14, Rochefort

 Toyin Says:  I was not at Champs Elysee during the French National day this year, but I did not miss much. I n this picture was the performance by a combined armed forces that are not scarce in this part of France...The Arme de tere, Air Force, The Naval formations and ofcourse Gendarmes... 

International Students Training

International Students Training, Rochefort

 Toyin Says:  Because of the Ecole de Gendarmerie, the sleepy town is host to students of various nationals. The french government use this facility to train international student based on Bilateral agreement. Generally, the West of France has its own flavours. It is acote de la mere,... 

Ecole Gendarmerie

Ecole Gendarmerie, Rochefort

 Toyin Says:  During earlier centuries, Rochefort was host to the Naval constructions,because of its special location. But, the most important function of Rochefort now is that it is home to the Gendarmes. The reconstruction of Hermione. Also the visit to Ile d'Aix. 

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 Rochefort is a town in the Western France, essentially it was a French ship building city, now a home to the French Gendermairies. I found out that there was no travel hint on Rochefort, hence, I... 

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