It is a subprefecture of the Charente-Maritime department, located in the administrative region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine (before 2015: Poitou-Charentes). Rochefort lies on the river Charente, close to its …

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On the banks of the Charente, Rochefort has kept many reminders of its glorious maritime past. This prestigious city, created by Colbert on the initiative of Louis XIV, owes its fame primarily to its military …

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Rochefort, town and commercial harbour, Charente-Maritime département, Nouvelle-Aquitaine région, western France. It is situated on the right bank of the Charente River, 10 miles (16 km) from the Bay …

Rochefort is a city of art and history that is a pleasure to visit. Located in Charente-Maritime, between Saintes and La Rochelle, it is bordered by the Charente, offering landscapes between ports, green …

Dec 21, 2025 · With easy access to Île d'Aix and La Rochelle by ferry or rail, Rochefort makes a relaxed base for exploring the Atlantic coast's hidden coves and salt-marsh landscapes.