{"id":7440,"date":"2022-08-22T12:11:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T11:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/visit-rochefort-our-favorites-plages-et-carte\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T15:46:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T13:46:32","slug":"visit-rochefort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-rochefort\/","title":{"rendered":"Rochefort: our favorites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rochefort is ideally located, just a few kilometers from the<strong>ocean<\/strong> and close to many points of interest, including Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron, Ile d&#8217;Aix, Ile Madame, La Rochelle&#8230;<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a town steeped in history, once an important <strong>maritime Arsenal<\/strong> and home to the<strong>Hermione<\/strong>. Today, with the label &#8221; <strong>Ville d&#8217;Art et d&#8217;Histoire&#8221; (City of Art and<\/strong> History), its adorable city center will immediately seduce you.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So you&#8217;re probably wondering <strong>what to see<\/strong> and <strong>do<\/strong> in Rochefort? Don&#8217;t worry, it&#8217;s a city we <strong>love to explore<\/strong> and can easily be visited in <strong>a day on foot<\/strong>. Below we give you the <strong>route<\/strong> we followed as well as all our <strong>advice<\/strong> to facilitate your visit on our map.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped is-style-rectangular wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"5e758a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5e758a;\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5780\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-08-10-at-15.57.48-576x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5780 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8f9690\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8f9690;\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"568\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"5549\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124358-568x1200.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5549 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124358-568x1200.webp 568w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124358-284x600.webp 284w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124358-757x1600.webp 757w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124358-242x512.webp 242w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124358-scaled.webp 969w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire d\u00e9taill\u00e9<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-rochefort\/#A_one-day_walking_tour_of_the_city_center\" >A one-day walking tour of the city center<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-rochefort\/#Our_route_from_downtown_to_the_Arsenal\" >Our route from downtown to the Arsenal :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-rochefort\/#1_Pierre_Loti_House\" >1. Pierre Loti House<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-rochefort\/#2_Place_Colbert_the_city_hall\" >2. Place Colbert, the city hall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-rochefort\/#3_Museum_of_old-time_shops\" >3. Museum of old-time shops<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-rochefort\/#4_Signal_tower\" >4. Signal tower<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-rochefort\/#5_The_halls\" >5. The halls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-rochefort\/#6_Musee_National_de_la_Marine_Rochefort\" >6. Mus\u00e9e National de la Marine Rochefort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-rochefort\/#7_The_Hermione_workshops_in_Rochefort\" >7. The Hermione workshops in Rochefort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-rochefort\/#8_Naval_Labyrinth_and_Periscope\" >8. Naval Labyrinth and Periscope<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-rochefort\/#9_Corderie_Royale_International_Maritime_Center\" >9. Corderie Royale (International Maritime Center)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-rochefort\/#10_Marine_Gardens\" >10. Marine Gardens<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-rochefort\/#To_do_with_children\" >To do with children<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-rochefort\/#Where_to_park\" >Where to park?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-rochefort\/#Where_to_swim_in_Rochefort\" >Where to swim in Rochefort ?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-rochefort\/#Practical_information_hotels_restaurants%E2%80%A6\" >Practical information (hotels, restaurants&#8230;)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-rochefort\/#Where_to_sleep_in_Rochefort\" >Where to sleep in Rochefort ?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-rochefort\/#Hotel_Guest_house\" >Hotel \/ Guest house<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-rochefort\/#Camping\" >Camping<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-rochefort\/#Where_to_eat\" >Where to eat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-rochefort\/#Our_map\" >Our map<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-rochefort\/#What_to_do_around_Rochefort\" >What to do around Rochefort ?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-rochefort\/#Transbordeur_Bridge\" >Transbordeur Bridge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-rochefort\/#Ile_Madame\" >\u00cele Madame<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-rochefort\/#Island_of_Oleron\" >Island of Oleron<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-rochefort\/#La_Rochelle\" >La Rochelle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_one-day_walking_tour_of_the_city_center\"><\/span>A one-day walking tour of the city center<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_route_from_downtown_to_the_Arsenal\"><\/span>Our route from downtown to the Arsenal :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Pierre_Loti_House\"><\/span>1. Pierre Loti House<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This house, dating from 1829, belonged to writer and traveler <strong>Pierre Loti<\/strong>. We had the opportunity to visit it a few years ago, and both in his house and in his books, the author has tried to recreate the various landscapes he has visited.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Place_Colbert_the_city_hall\"><\/span>2. Place Colbert, the city hall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This pretty <strong>square<\/strong> in the center of Rochefort, is surrounded by two restaurants with two pleasant and large terraces as well as many stores. This is the <strong>heart of the town<\/strong>, the place to be in Rochefort.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since 2022, the town has installed 2 statues of Les <strong>Demoiselles de Rochefort<\/strong>, in homage to the famous film shot in Rochefort in 1966.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f6ce;&#xfe0f; Our recommendation for sleeping in the center of Rochefort: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/residence-de-la-corderie-royale.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">R\u00e9sidence de l&#8217;Arsenal Royal<\/a>,<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"676a59\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #676a59;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_122505-1-1200x568.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5531 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_122505-1-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_122505-1-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_122505-1-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_122505-1-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_122505-1-1536x727.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_122505-1-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped is-style-rectangular wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"857f7c\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #857f7c;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"568\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"5528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_122725-568x1200.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5528 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_122725-568x1200.webp 568w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_122725-284x600.webp 284w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_122725-757x1600.webp 757w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_122725-242x512.webp 242w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_122725-scaled.webp 969w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"756c69\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #756c69;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"568\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"5782\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_130343-568x1200.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5782 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_130343-568x1200.webp 568w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_130343-284x600.webp 284w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_130343-757x1600.webp 757w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_130343-242x512.webp 242w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_130343-scaled.webp 969w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Museum_of_old-time_shops\"><\/span>3. Museum of old-time shops<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This large museum, retraces on 4 floors the history of the <strong>trades<\/strong> and <strong>commercial professions of the past<\/strong>. It has an important collection of posters, posters, maps&#8230; Old businesses have been entirely reconstituted, life size, hairdresser, bistro, photographer, ironmonger&#8230;<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a place that&#8217;s sure to please young and old alike! <em>Reservations on the <a data-ghostlink=\"link_default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.museedescommerces.com\/reservation-en-ligne.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official website<\/a> 6\u20ac90 per adult.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Signal_tower\"><\/span>4. Signal tower<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During your visit to downtown Rochefort, you won&#8217;t want to miss this 26-meter-high<strong> tower<\/strong>, once used as a maritime communications tool.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"717d85\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #717d85;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124534-1-1200x568.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5532 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124534-1-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124534-1-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124534-1-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124534-1-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_The_halls\"><\/span>5. The halls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This handsome building, built in 1672, now houses a pleasant <strong>market<\/strong> on the first floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Days and hours of operation: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings from 7am to 12:30pm<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Musee_National_de_la_Marine_Rochefort\"><\/span>6. Mus\u00e9e National de la Marine Rochefort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another informative museum on the <strong>navy and the history of the many ships<\/strong> built in the famous Arsenal. You will observe models, maritime objects, paintings&#8230;<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Reservation online, on the <a href=\"https:\/\/billetterie.musee-marine.fr\/selection\/timeslotpass\/rate?productId=10228450668313&amp;timeslotId=10228513359985\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-ghostlink=\"link_default\">official website<\/a>, 6\u20ac per adult or pass see below.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"686b6c\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #686b6c;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124217-1200x568.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5533 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124217-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124217-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124217-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124217-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124217-1536x727.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124217-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7c8186\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7c8186;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124145-1200x568.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5534 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124145-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124145-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124145-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124145-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_The_Hermione_workshops_in_Rochefort\"><\/span>7. The Hermione workshops in Rochefort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A must-see on your visit to Rochefort, a small museum traces the history of this <strong>legendary ship<\/strong>, and you can also watch the volunteers at work.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">L&#8217;<strong>Hermione<\/strong> is being refitted in the port of Bayonne until 2024. In the meantime, we advise you to visit the small museum, free of charge, with lots of explanations on the history of the boat. The <strong>NOE, a former whaler<\/strong>, is moored in the harbor right next to the workshops.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"848d96\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #848d96;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124442-1200x568.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5535 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124442-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124442-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124442-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124442-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124442-1536x727.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_124442-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8b776a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8b776a;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_125253-1200x569.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5536 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_125253-1200x569.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_125253-400x190.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_125253-512x243.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_125253-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Naval_Labyrinth_and_Periscope\"><\/span>8. Naval Labyrinth and Periscope<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This little labyrinth between the<strong>Hermione<\/strong> and the <strong>Corderie Royale<\/strong> is a free activity for the whole family. Right next door is a <strong>giant Periscope<\/strong> <em>(fee: \u20ac6 per adult)<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"858c8d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #858c8d;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_130824-1200x568.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5539 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_130824-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_130824-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_130824-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_130824-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Corderie_Royale_International_Maritime_Center\"><\/span>9. Corderie Royale (International Maritime Center)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is <strong>the museum to do in Rochefort<\/strong>, if you only do one. The visit begins with the projection of a film relating the history of the rope factory, then several manipulations are proposed (pulleys, knots&#8230;) finally you will attend a demonstration of creation of a rope.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arsenaldesmers.fr\/infos-pratiques\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.arsenaldesmers.fr\/infos-pratiques\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pass to Corderie Royale, Mus\u00e9e National de la Marine, Giant Periscope and El Galeon Andalucia, \u20ac26 per adult<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8d969b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8d969b;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_130948-1200x569.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5540 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_130948-1200x569.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_130948-400x190.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_130948-512x243.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_130948-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"9b9ea1\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #9b9ea1;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_131825-1200x569.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5541 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_131825-1200x569.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_131825-400x190.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_131825-512x243.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_131825-768x364.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_131825-1536x728.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_131825-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Marine_Gardens\"><\/span>10. Marine Gardens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To finish your visit, you will cross this <strong>beautiful garden<\/strong>, then you can reach the free parking in 10 minutes on foot.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_do_with_children\"><\/span>To do with children<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the various museums that the city offers, do not miss :<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Accro-mats<\/strong>: a tree climbing course on a boat (15\u20ac)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oc\u00e9ana Lumi\u00e8re<\/strong>: a tour that opens its doors as soon as night falls, with beautiful staging and lighting effects, a successful immersion in the history of sailors (1 adult and 1 child \u20ac26).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"142947\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #142947;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-08-10-at-15.59.49-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5538 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_park\"><\/span>Where to park?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We advise you to park on the huge free parking lot<strong>&#8220;Roy Bry<\/strong>&#8221; with <strong>1000 parking spaces<\/strong>. Then follow our detailed itinerary, which starts in the <strong>city center<\/strong> and ends at the<strong>Arsenal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Count on 3 hours to complete the entire tour (excluding time spent in the various museums). We advise you to visit 1 or 2 museums maximum, as there are already many beautiful buildings to see, and to stay a few days or come back!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_swim_in_Rochefort\"><\/span>Where to swim in Rochefort ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nearest beaches are located in <strong>Fourras<\/strong>, 15 minutes away by car. Our favorite beach is the<strong>&#8220;grande plage<\/strong>&#8220;, where you can swim in a huge <strong>pool at low tide<\/strong>, and you also have a beautiful view of <strong>Fort-Boyard<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/oleron-island-beaches\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5785\">sublime, unspoilt beaches of Ile D&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron<\/a>, just 40 minutes from Rochefort.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8c908f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8c908f;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_141302-1200x568.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5546 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_141302-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_141302-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_141302-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_141302-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_information_hotels_restaurants%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Practical information (hotels, restaurants&#8230;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_sleep_in_Rochefort\"><\/span>Where to sleep in Rochefort ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hotel_Guest_house\"><\/span>Hotel \/ Guest house<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x27a1;&#xfe0f; In <strong>Rochefort<\/strong>, we recommend staying at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/residence-de-la-corderie-royale.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">R\u00e9sidence de l&#8217;Arsenal Royal<\/a>. The building is sumptuous, the rooms have been tastefully renovated, and the hotel is located <strong>right in the center of Rochefort<\/strong>, so you can do everything on foot.<br\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x27a1;&#xfe0f; Just a few kilometers south of <strong>Rochefort<\/strong>, we recommend the incredible bed and breakfast <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/la-charentine-echillais12.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">La Charentine<\/a>! The <strong>setting is sublime<\/strong>, with a magnificent view over the Charente and a magnificent sunset from the terrace, perfect for an aperitif!  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br\/>The room is very comfortable and the <strong>large swimming pool<\/strong> pleasant. Finally, the hosts are simply adorable and always with the small care. In short, an ideal place to recharge your batteries!  <br\/><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7e6f68\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7e6f68;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"971\" data-id=\"5548\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220804_152630-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5548 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220804_152630-scaled.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220804_152630-400x190.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220804_152630-1200x569.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220804_152630-512x243.webp 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"786d56\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #786d56;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"758\" data-id=\"9129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220803_180327-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9129 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220803_180327-scaled.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220803_180327-scaled-400x190.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220803_180327-scaled-1200x569.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220803_180327-scaled-512x243.webp 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Camping\"><\/span>Camping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll find what you&#8217;re looking for by consulting the various campsites around Rochefort<a href=\"https:\/\/www.campings.com\/fr\/search\/?query=Rochefort&amp;pos=45.936698,-0.961697&amp;type=city?ae=217&amp;utm_source=affilae&amp;utm_medium=affinitaire&amp;utm_campaign=Pourquoipasnous_voyage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> here<\/a>, which you can sort according to the type of accommodation you require and the facilities on offer (swimming pools, parking, etc.).<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x27a1;&#xfe0f;Le family campsite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campings.com\/fr\/camping\/flower-camping-labri-cotier-78368?query=Rochefort&amp;pos=45.936698,-0.961697&amp;type=city?ae=217&amp;utm_source=affilae&amp;utm_medium=affinitaire&amp;utm_campaign=Pourquoipasnous_voyage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">L&#8217;Abri C\u00f4tier<\/a> is ideally located next to Port-des-Barques, where you&#8217;ll find access to Ile Madame, between Fourras and Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron, with a swimming pool!<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat\"><\/span>Where to eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/restaurantlesbeatilles.hubside.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Les B\u00e9atilles<\/a>, a simply excellent restaurant right in the center of town, with a menu reduced to a few starters, main courses and desserts, all very well cooked with fresh, local and seasonal produce. In short, everything we love!  <em>(dishes approx. \u20ac20-\u20ac25 with a small terrace, booking recommended)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Burger Shop<\/strong>, a great burger with lots of local produce and a warm welcome <em>(from \u20ac12<\/em>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"6c696f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6c696f;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-08-10-at-16.00.45-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5542 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Les B\u00e9atilles<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_map\"><\/span>Our map  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find all the above addresses on our interactive map.<\/p>\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/2\/embed?mid=1xCu3F-mjJ3cMCq9ZZ7J4VgmVSVDoDGQ&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_around_Rochefort\"><\/span>What to do around Rochefort ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading block-editor-rich-text__editable block-editor-block-list__block wp-block is-selected rich-text\" id=\"block-6c048976-12da-4a64-bcb1-7fb2e7d81033\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transbordeur_Bridge\"><\/span>Transbordeur Bridge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Built in 1900 by the engineer Ferdinand Ammodin, is an impressive work <strong>of metallic engineering <\/strong>allowing to link the two banks of the Charente. At the time, it allowed about ten vehicles and pedestrians to cross the Charente. Today, the bridge is still open to pedestrians and cyclists <em>(for a fee of around \u20ac4)<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"70899e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #70899e;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_115905-1200x569.webp\" alt=\"rochefort bridge\" class=\"wp-image-5545 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_115905-1200x569.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_115905-400x190.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_115905-512x243.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_115905-768x364.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_115905-1536x728.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_115905-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped is-style-rectangular wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"6685a7\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6685a7;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5544\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-08-10-at-15.57.35-576x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5544 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-08-10-at-15.57.35-jpeg-webp.webp 576w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-08-10-at-15.57.35-jpeg-webp-338x600.webp 338w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-08-10-at-15.57.35-jpeg-webp-288x512.webp 288w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-08-10-at-15.57.35-768x1365.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-08-10-at-15.57.35-864x1536.jpeg 864w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"828e91\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #828e91;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"568\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"5783\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_120520-568x1200.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5783 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_120520-568x1200.webp 568w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_120520-284x600.webp 284w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_120520-757x1600.webp 757w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_120520-242x512.webp 242w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_120520-768x1623.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_120520-727x1536.webp 727w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220805_120520-scaled.webp 969w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ile_Madame\"><\/span>\u00cele Madame<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ile Madame is accessible from <strong>Port des Barques,<\/strong> through the passe aux b\u0153ufs, which is only accessible at low tide. Tide times are available on the internet and posted at the parking lot, so don&#8217;t forget to look at your watch to make sure you don&#8217;t miss &#8230;  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allow 2 hours to walk around the island and photograph every nook and cranny, as the place is extremely photogenic! A beautiful and pleasant walk in the middle of nature!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8d9ba7\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8d9ba7;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220804_115742-1200x568.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5552 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220804_115742-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220804_115742-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220804_115742-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220804_115742-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220804_115742-1536x727.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220804_115742-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"989288\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #989288;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220804_131111-1200x568.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5551 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220804_131111-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220804_131111-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220804_131111-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220804_131111-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220804_131111-1536x727.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220804_131111-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Island_of_Oleron\"><\/span>Island of Oleron<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ve been visiting the island regularly for many years, as we have family on the island. We spent a few months there, so we&#8217;ve taken the opportunity to share our best places, addresses and beaches, so you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-oleron-island\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5825\">visit the island of Oleron<\/a> like a local.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"958c82\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #958c82;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220807_205637-1200x568.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5550 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220807_205637-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220807_205637-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220807_205637-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220807_205637-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220807_205637-1536x727.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220807_205637-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7d888d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7d888d;\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"10607\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20220908_185300-scaled-484x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10607 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8d8a7c\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8d8a7c;\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"10594\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20220908_182039-scaled-484x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10594 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7a8386\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7a8386;\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"10615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20220913_192354-scaled-1024x484.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10615 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"77828a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #77828a;\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"10566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20220904_155459-scaled-1024x485.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10566 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"788893\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #788893;\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"10559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20220904_155233-scaled-1024x485.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10559 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"9c9079\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #9c9079;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"569\" data-id=\"10481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20220908_184204-1200x569.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10481 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20220908_184204-1200x569.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20220908_184204-400x190.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20220908_184204-512x243.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20220908_184204-768x364.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20220908_184204-1536x728.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20220908_184204-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_Rochelle\"><\/span>La Rochelle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The town of <strong>Rochelle <\/strong>, about 30 minutes from Rochefort, is a must-see. With its towers and charming old port, La Rochelle offers a wide range of water and land-based activities.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s been our favorite city break since we moved to the Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron, so we&#8217;ve written an article to help you plan your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-la-rochelle\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"46364\">visit to La Rochelle<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#x270d;&#xfe0f; Find all our articles to help you plan your vacation in Charente-Maritime :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-rochefort\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5498\">Visit Rochefort<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-la-rochelle\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/que-faire-la-rochelle\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit La Rochelle<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-oleron-island\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/ile-oleron\/\">Our must-sees on the Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-oleron-island\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/ile-oleron\/\">Our favorite beaches on the Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope you enjoy your stay in <strong>Rochefort<\/strong>! Feel free to drop us a <strong>line<\/strong> below to let us know if you&#8217;re planning this trip, ask any questions you may have here or on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pourquoipasnous_voyage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, we&#8217;ll get back to you with great pleasure.  <\/p>\n<div style='text-align:right' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rochefort is ideally located, just a few kilometers from theocean and close to many points of interest, including Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron, Ile d&#8217;Aix, Ile Madame, La Rochelle&#8230; It&#8217;s a town steeped in history, once an important maritime Arsenal and home to theHermione. 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