Rochefort

Rochefort
Charente-Maritime
2016
Rochefort
Geographically in the center of the CharenteMaritime, Rochefort is also close to La Rochelle
as Royan, Saintes and Cognac or islands of Ré and
Oléron.
This Charente-Maritime arsenal city, was born in
1666 by the will of the “Sun King”, who wanted to
sit his ambition both on the land and sea.
He told Colbert building «the most beautiful and
largest arsenal of the Ponant (old french for West)
«. New city grid of wide streets lined with stone
buildings of low-rise waist, nestled in a bend of
the Charente.
Ninth Spa, Rochefort welcomes 15000 patients a
year who appreciate the intensity of the light
invades the wide avenues, the meeting with the
market, the authenticity of the marsh and its flora,
the presence of an unspoiled nature, the quality of
life with the tides.
For over 20 years, she has restored reoccupied,
driven an immense maritime heritage, unique
in Europe, to one of the engines of its economy.
Today, Rochefort is an invitation to travel through
time and space.
She exudes the scent of adventure and exoticism to
own arsenals which prepared the big expeditions.
La Rochelle
Saintes
Royan
Rochefort, the city of Art and History
The must-visits
The Royal Ropery
The longest industrial building of the seventeenth Europe
century. At the heart of the Colbert’s Arsenal, the beauty
of a classic royal factory built in 1666 by order of King
Louis XIV, to make ropes of grand ships of the Royal
Navy. Discover its history, the way of making ropes, the
seamanship workshop and marine knots, the exhibition
«Facing the wind» and the maritime library.
Opened every day. Tel : +33 5 46 87 01 90
www.corderie-royale.com
the rochefort Transporter Bridge
Built
in
1900
by
Ferdinand
Arnodin,
the
Transporter
Bridge,
masterpiece
of
metallic
architecture, is the last work of this type in France.
Classified as «Monument Historique», the Rochefort
Transporter Bridge and 7 others distributed in the world
claim to be one day registered by Unesco as World
Heritage.
2016 : Works of restoration : change of the top, the
set of cables and repaint of pylons. Interruption of the
crossings.
Visit of the site and the House of the Transporter Bridge.
Tel +33 5 46 83 30 86. www.pont-transbordeur.fr,
National Maritime Museum and Naval Medical
School
Housed in the former residence of the Navy Commanders
– Hotel de Cheusses, the National Maritime Museum
through models, paintings and many other collections,
provides the keys to understanding the former Rochefort
Navy Yard since its foundation.
Unique place in France, the Rochefort School of Naval
Medicine founded in 1722, stands today as it was in the
middle of the nineteenth century and offers a journey in
the heart of the science of the nineteenth century, to live
and understand the knowledge of our time.
Open every days. Naval medical school visit guided.
Ticket coupled for both sites.
Tél 05 46 99 86 57 / 05 46 99 59 57
www.musee-marine.fr
the market
One of the finest in Charente-Maritime. Local producers,
traders and craftsmen meet you up in the morning on
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, at Avenue de Gaulle
and at the market hall.
The frigate Hermione
After 17 years of efforts, hundreds of thousands hours of
work, the frigate Hermione, the largest replica of an old
ship ever rebuilt in France sails. It set sail for America,
is symbolic of historical stops along the coast Eastern
United States, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Boston, Newport,
New York ... and returned to its home port. It is possible
again to visit.
visits:
• free path in workshops
maintenance, in the space exposure
and access on board
ship,
• Exceptional guided tours
inside the ship : visit with a
sailor, the Hermione in the
Eighteenth century.
Reservations required
Evenings on board,
workshops.
Open every day.
Hermione Departure on the
June 4th 2016. Stops in Brest,
St Malo. Back in Rochefort
on the July 23rd,
Tel +33 5 46 82 07 07
www.hermione.com
hôtel hèbre de Saint-Clément
Behind the preserved facade of a former Eighteenth
century mansion, a modern space introduces you in
the city story in connection
with the former Arsenal
from late Seventeenth to
the nineteenth century,
with Fine Art collections
and invites you to travel
to
elsewhere
through
ethnographical
Oceania,
Africa, Asia collections and
with a space dedicated to
Kanak culture.
All the first floor is dedicated
to the french novelist and
navy officer Pierre Loti
(1850-1923) through a permanent exhibition area, a
3D projection which allows you to enter virtually in the
famous house of the writer.
Open Tuesday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays
afternoons. Reservation recommended for 3D visit
Tel : +335 46 82 91 60 • www.ville-rochefort.fr
The «AccroMâts” (Mats Climbings)
The “AccroMâts” will be installed in the upstream basin
of the double form, a symbolic place, building space of
the the Hermione, from the laying of the keel to the finish
of the hull. The AccroMâts, a ropes course on the deck
of a ship, inspired by the parks «Accrobranches» (Trees
Climbings) near Marennes but in a maritime context, a
fun activity, sports … practicing to become boatswain !
Opening June 4th
SHTANDART
Home Port of great historic
ships, Rochefort hosts the
Shtandart, replica of an
eighteen century Russian
frigate, with 28 cannons,
Tsar Peter the Great’s
flagship.
Arrival: On June 4th in the
evening tide, departure on
July 8th.
Opening hours:
from June 5th to July 8th,
2016
Do not miss :
20 • 21 • 22 May . . . . . . . 100 years of Naval Aviation
June 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meet at the garden • A day in the garden
1 and 2 July . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 years of the «Demoiselles de Rochefort»
13 July. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ball of Fire : National Day
4 • 5 • 6 August . . . . . . . . Summer Sound Festival
26 • 27 • 28 August. . . . . 350 years of Rochefort
And also :
The museum of Old shops, Hotel Hebre of St. Clement, the
local fauna and flora of the Rochefort marshes and its area.
Nearby, discover differents Forts - Boyard, Lupin-, Vauban’s
citadel of Brouage - the islands - Aix , Madame, Oléron, Ré
- beaches – Palmyre zoo (one of the largest in Europe), La
Rochelle Aquarium....
For an enjoyable stay in Rochefort and Charente-Maritime,
you will find the whole necessary documentation with
our partner :
Tourist Rochefort-Océan
Avenue Sadi Carnot
17300 Rochefort - tél : 05 46 99 08 60
www.rochefort-ocean.com
www.ville-rochefort.fr
OUR CAMPSITE FOR OUR
YOUR HOLIDAYS

Located near the city center,
shops , cultural and sport
activities, and at 2 km of the
Spa, the 2,5 hectares Rochefort
Municipal Campsite offers 116
locations (including 19 mobile
homes) in a green setting.
Camping is equipped with TV
connections to locations of
caravans and campers, the
WIFI access and a Internet
s t a t i o n a t t h e re c e p t i o n .
It is equipped with washing
machine and dryer.
00° 57’ 30’’ W - 45° 55’ 49’’ N
our goals are :
• Preserving biodiversity,
minimizing water
consumption. Reduce our
energy consumptions. Put up
differential counters water and
electricity.
• Focus on renewable energy
and the thermal insulation of
buildings. Striving purchases
100% eco leaders.
We wish to bring in any point,
quality service respectful of
the environment, to each of
you.
• Reduce forms of pollution,
h a n d we e d i n g a n d S te a m
locations, promote gentle
movements.
Our facility is certified…….
• Use the recycling of waste,
compost green waste.
• I n c re a s e t h e q u a l i t y o f
h o m e o u r c u sto m e rs a n d
involve them in our approach
(listening, suggestions,
Satisfaction sheets). Make our
equipment available to four
handicaps.
(premier camping
municipal écolabélisé
de France).
• Promote resource
Local : cultural, heritage,
natural, gourmet ...
• Increasing the quality of life
of staff within the site.
• I n vo lve t h e te a m i n t h e
process and empower each
member.
Regularly evaluate the
implement of these goals,
communicate our results
internally and with our present
and potential customers.
CAMPSITE PLAN
 Mobile home plots including 1 accessible handicapped
 Caravans pitches
 Tents locations
 Waste container
 recyclable waste container
 Glass container
mobile home rentals (19)
Plan and description are not contractual
The mobile homes are equipped with a terrace and an awning.
One of our mobile homes is handicapped accessible
It is forbidden to smoke in the mobile homes.
Equipment supplied :
• refrigerator
• toaster
• coffee
• oven and plate
• TV and remote control
• Cutlery for 6 : dinner plates,
soup and dessert , cups, bowls ,
glasses, spoons, large spoons ,
forks and knives
• cookware : drip , flat glass
oven, grater, corkscrew ,
stainless steel lid, pots, pans,
butter dish , cutting board ,
wooden spoon , can opener,
vegetable peeler , carafe ,
bottle opener, table mat , bowl
and salad servers , salad spinner
, bread knife , ladle, serving dish
, round dish , large fork, meat
knife , pot , pressure cooker
• House ware : bowl , dish drainer , broom and shovel, bucket,
trash , toilets ware, carpets,
clothes line , clothes hangers,
• linen : pillows, blankets, duvets
( sheets not supplied)
• table and chairs
Other period
Tarifs 2016 (plus City tax)
Opening dates: 22/02/2016 to 30/11/2016
From April 1st
to September
30th
RATES 2016
Day location price (City tax € 0.55 per day per
person) Package 1 to 2 people Pitch tent on foot or by bike
(without connection electric)
6,00 €
6,00 €
Pitch with car
(without connection electric)
9,10 €
9,10 €
Pitch caravan, camper, with or without
car with electric connection and TV
connection
(Not supplied antenna cable)
16,70 €
16,70 €
Supplement per adult (from 13 years)
2,85 €
2,85 €
Supplement per child under 13 years
1,10 €
1,10 €
Supplement animal
1,25 €
1,25 €
Rental mobile home
(Weekly Rates - City tax € 0.55 per day per person)
20m² to 26m²
305,60 €
267,10 €
From 27m²
365,70 €
288,04 €
34,50 €
34,50 €
Washing token
3,80 €
3,80 €
Drying token
3,80 €
3,80 €
Housekeeping fee Laundromat
RESERVATIONS
 Mobil-homes
Reservation is required and will become effective
upon receipt and registration by the manager of the
completed and signed contract, with the deposit.
A copy will be returned for confirmation.
Pitches
Caravans or camper: no reservation required but
highly recommended.
For information: the campsite does not make
reservations by phone the canvas tents locations.
A voluntary insurance is offered in partnership with
you
«French Federation of Camping and Caravanning».
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
To be eligible to enter and settle on the campground,
you must have permission from the manager or his
representative at the reception desk.
 Mobil-homes
To facilitate the arrival of each and maintenance of
equipment,
Arrivals are after 16.00 and departures before
10:00
 Pitches
Arrivals are after 13:00 and departures before 12:00.
BILLING
Payment by check, holiday check, credit card or cash is
accepted.
The amount of the tax is fixed at € 0.55 per day per person over 13 years old. Exemptions exist under certain
conditions. Ask at the reception.
For pitches, campers must confirm the day before their
starting at the reception desk. Billing is based on the
number nights.
For mobile homes, billing is based on the number of
weeks, indivisible in overnight stays. The total price is
payable the day before departure minus deposit. Each
uneaten night is payable.
Any costs of delivery in compliance with the inventory
entering or cleaning fee will be subject to additional
charges.
EXTRACT FROM THE RULES OF CAMPING
For security reasons, fragility of the tread and locations of
the dimensions, of over 6 m caravans and / or double axles
and motorhomes over 8 m are not accepted.
The tent or caravan, and all ancillary equipment must be
installed the rented. The vehicle should always be parked
on the same location.
Car washing is prohibited.
Visitors do not enter by car in the camp.
Only duly vaccinated animals are allowed to enter the field
after agreement of the Manager.
The Manager will ensure the proper application of the
rules of procedure.
OPENING HOURS OF HOME
October November March from 9h00 to 12h00 and from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m
April-September
from 8h00 to 12h00 and from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m
ENTERTAINMENT
Weekly programs of events displayed in the bungalow.
At the Tourist Office - Tel: 05 46 99 08 60
www.rochefort-ocean.com and www.ville-rochefort.fr
Welcome drink Monday (fortnightly) at 5:00 PM
usually a representative
of the Tourist Office and of the House of Spa.
Available dates at the reception desk.
with
Thank you for making us your suggestions and comments
during your stay, Your opinion interest us.
TO MOVE:
Bike rental opportunity. Bicycle paths in the wild nearby.
R’BUS urban transport: bus stop at the campsite, ask
for the guide to
schedules and fares to reception desk. «Campers spa
guests» : a document which helps you to go to the Spa (2
km) is available.
See also the routes and timetables
www.ville-rochefort.fr on to the «practical life - Transport».
FICHE DE DEMANDE DE RESERVATION
NAME : Address :
Department :
Phone :
@ email :
Envisaged date of arrival
camping-car
I wish to reserve a location for :
caravan
More 27 m²
I wish to rent a mobile home
20 to 27 m²
(Formulaire de réservation en ligne sur www.ville-rochefort.fr)
First name :
City :
Celular phone :
Departure date
Pitch tent
tres
C har
cana
l de
Direction
Paris - Surgères
Tonnay-Charente
Saintes - Bordeaux
Park train
La Ch
are
nt
e
Marina
Thermal house
Thermal baths
Corderie Royale
Tourist office
Espace
nature
P
Jardin
des Retours
Colbert place
bus
Market
Campsite
Direction
La Rochelle
e d'Aix - ile de Ré
Fouras
Shopping mall
Direction
Ile d'Oléron - ile Madame
Port des Barques
Royan
Marennes
TE
EN
LA
Pont transbordeur
C
R
HA
3, avenue de la Fosse aux Mâts
17300 Rochefort - France
Tél : 05 46 82 67 70 - Fax 05 46 82 67 72
camping.municipal@ville-rochefort.fr
00° 57’ 30’’ W - 45° 55’ 49’’ N
Bienvenue à Rochefort et bon séjour