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Here, you are in the heart of the former arsenal of Rochefort, whose construction was started in 1666 at Colbert's initiative. Over a period of 250 years, more than 350 boats were built here. The Royal Rope Factory of Rochefort today is one of the finest jewels of our maritime heritage -and the symbol of an extraordinary ambition : to rejoin the sea. |
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In 1666, Colbert wanted to create a major arsenal between Nantes and Bordeaux. He chose Rochefort (located at 23 kilometers from the sea). Due to the instability of the land, the Rope Factory - 374 meters long and 8 meters wide- was set upon an " oak raft ". Ropes and riggings for the Navy were manufactured here until 1867. |
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Damaged by fire in 1944, the building underwent complete restoration from 1976 to 1988. Today, the Royal Rope Factory floats upon a sea of green lawns. The garden, created in 1982, calls up scenes of ships returning to the home port after expeditions to distant lands. The garden is also a reminder of Rochefort's historical role as a botanical arsenal. |
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| La Corderie Royale Centre International de la Mer |
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| Opening : td> every day from 10am to 6pm from October 1st to March 31st. Every day from 9am to 7pm from April 1st to September 30th. Closed on December 25th and January 1st. |
| Price* : : 5€, children from 8 to 16 : 2€. Guided tour : 7€, children from 8 to 16 : 3€. Group visit : on request. |
| *: Prices are indicative and could be changed. |
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