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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.
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.
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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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 except you have a reservation as patronage is too high.
Favorite Dish: I will try and remember the name, but it was basically an uncooked shell fish wish you take with lime.
The food came in courses and I enjoyed every bit of it.
Updated Oct 26, 2004
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This was july 14 french national day celebration. There were lots of trational french performances on the streets and just everywhere in the evenings.
Dress Code: The weather was good, so everyone dressed to show something. It was a pleasant atmosphere.
Written Oct 26, 2004
Address: The waterfront in La Rochele
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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.
Written Jun 26, 2004
Phone: 0546870190
Website: www.corderie-royale.com
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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.
Unique Suggestions: If you must go, make sure that you have seen other places, then go there to relax at the coffee shop and enjoy the scenery.
Fun Alternatives: The Hermione is much prefered. See tips on Hermione.
Written Nov 14, 2004
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.
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.
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....
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
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...
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...
The inside view of Corderie Royale
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.
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...
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...
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...
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
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,...
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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