Explore Rochefort

Rochefort, a major place in the maritime history of France, from the Hermione to the Corderie Royale…

Rochefort sur Mer is a town located on the Charente estuary, near the ocean. Rochefort is close to the islands, Madame, Aix, Oléron and Ré. A city where the atmosphere of the maritime city erected under Louis XIV is still present. This city is home to a rich historical heritage: Hôtel des Cheusses, the naval museum, the house of Pierre Loti, la Corderie Royale, L’hermione (Frigate from the French Navy’s), the museum of shops of yesteryear…

La Corderie Royale
L’île d’Aix
Thermal baths

Rochefort has a thermal spring with beneficial properties, called « Source de l’Empereur ». The thermal baths of Rochefort are approved in rheumatology, phlebology and dermatology and affections of the bucco-lingual mucous membranes.

More information : http://www.thermes-rochefort.com