Rochefort tourism and travel guide

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Visit Rochefort: highlights and tourist information

France This Way comment: Rochefort is an attractive 18th century town with a famous corderie, where ropes and ships were made

Rochefort is situated in the Charente-Maritime department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Tourist classifications for Rochefort include "town of art and history".

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Rochefort in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Brouage at 13 km and Chatelaillon-Plage at 18 km.

Rochefort, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Fouras

Seaside resort at 11 km (direction west-north-west)

While the beaches are the main highlight here in Fouras, be sure to also...

See Fouras guide

Brouage

at 13 km (direction south-west)

The town of Brouage is visited for the substantial fortifications and citadel, dating from...

See Brouage guide

Chatelaillon-Plage

Seaside resort at 18 km (direction north-west)

The seaside resort of Chatelaillon-Plage has a long sandy beach and a friendly atmosphere...

See Chatelaillon-Plage guide

Ile-d'Aix

Island at 18 km (direction west-north-west)

Ile d'Aix is a small island, explored on foot or by bike, known for...

See Ile-d'Aix guide

Ronce-les-Bains

Seaside resort at 22 km (direction south-west)

Ronce-les-Bains is a long established resort with several beaches nearby, and an important centre...

See Ronce-les-Bains guide

La Tremblade

Seaside resort at 23 km (direction south-west)

Visit the beach and port at La Tremblade, and explore the sand dunes...

See La Tremblade guide

Saint-Savinien

at 23 km (direction east)

In an attractive setting on the banks of the Charente River, Saint-Savinien also has...

See Saint-Savinien guide

Surgeres

at 25 km (direction north-east)

It is the cluster of monuments in the park in the centre of Surgeres...

See Surgeres guide

Mornac-sur-Seudre

Most Beautiful Village at 26 km (direction south-south-west)

Not far from Royan the centre of Mornac-sur-Seudre is attractive and very pleasant to...

See Mornac-sur-Seudre guide

La Palmyre

at 28 km (direction south-west)

You will find a beach at La Palmyre but it is best known for...

See La Palmyre guide

La Rochelle towers

at 28 km (direction north-west)

These three fortress towers protect the entrance to the harbour in La Rochelle...

See La Rochelle towers guide

La Rochelle

at 28 km (direction north-west)

The historic town and monuments and the vibrant harbour area make La Rochelle one...

See La Rochelle guide

La Rochelle aquarium

at 28 km (direction north-west)

The aquarium in La Rochelle features various parts, including a shark tank and many...

See La Rochelle aquarium guide

La Rochelle harbour

at 28 km (direction north-west)

The harbour area in La Rochelle is the liveliest part of the town, with...

See La Rochelle harbour guide

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Markets in and near Rochefort

Market days in Rochefort: weekly market: Tuesday and Thurday;

• Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (0km)
• Echillais: market Wednesday (5km)
• Fouras: market Tuesday & Friday (10km)
• Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (17km)
• Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Sunday (17km)
• Chatelaillon-Plage: market Tuesday & Friday & (18km)
• Le Chateau-d'Oleron: market every day - seasonal market only (20km)
• La Tremblade: market every day except Tuesday (23km)
• Dolus-d'Oleron: market every day except Wednesday & Thursday - seasonal market only (23km)
• Arvert: market Wednesday & Saturday (25km)

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Tourist attractions near Rochefort, France

What to do at Rochefort? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Rochefort.

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (28km)

Grand sites of France

• Brouage Fortifications (13km)
• Marais Poitevin (50km)

Heritage sites

• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (33km)
• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (34km)
• Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (43km)
• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (52km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mornac-sur-Seudre (26km)
• La Flotte-en-Re (39km)
• Talmont (45km)
• Ars-en-Re (52km)
• Coulon (52km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (29km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (34km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (42km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (44km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (45km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (47km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Roche Courbon (19km)
• Jardins de la Boirie (26km)
• Jardins du phare de Chassiron (33km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (28km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Hiers-Brouage (13km)
• Forêt de Saint-Trojan (24km)
• Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (28km)
• Forêt de Benon (33km)
• Pointe de la Coubre (34km)
• Pointe de Suzac (37km)
• Forêt de Suzac (40km)
• Baie de l'Aiguillon (41km)
• Forêt de Pons (52km)

Towns of Art and history

• Saintes (33km)
• Royan (36km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Marans (41km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoo de la Palmyre (32km)
• Zoodyssée (50km)

Geography and distances

Rochefort is in the west of France at 28 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Rochefort is 409 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors will arrive by car typically from a channel ferry ports such as Saint Malo, Caen or Cherbourg, a drive af about 4-5 hours. For driving distances to Rochefort from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 8 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Breuil-Magne, Echillais, Loire-les-Marais, Moeze, Saint-Laurent-de-la-Pree, Soubise, Tonnay-Charente and Vergeroux.

This page in French: Visiter Rochefort