8km
2h

The idea of ​​building the Navy arsenal in Vergeroux was abandoned after a commission was held in Brouage. Rochefort is chosen, compromise between several lords. The old castle of Rochefort is razed and plans drawn up.

Ways and fortifications are built, the city develops from 1666. In 1768, lightning strikes the powder magazine of Rochefort. It was then decided to rebuild it at Vergeroux. In the 1993th century, this installation became the pyrotechnics which depended on the French Navy. This was closed in XNUMX.

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    Free.

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    All year.

    Pet Friendly

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    Spoken languages

    Français

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