Rochefort

Rochefort is a city full of extraordinary stories of the sea and travel. The scene of the legendary film "Les Demoiselles de Rochefort," this city has been a first class tourist destination. The close ties with the sea have earned this city major feats throughout history. The best example of this tradition is the Cordaleria Real, a place where they made the ropes for the ships that explored the world. In the yard of the Arsenal, the old frigate Hermione slowly revives the spirit of adventure with its reconstruction: it will soon sail to America!! A short walk away is where you´ll find the house-museum of writer Pierre Loti, an interesting place where you´ll find the mysterious treasures of the life of this great traveler.