Fort Boyard, Charente-Maritime
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Charente
Maritime.

Salt marshes, wild islands, exceptional maritime heritage… Charente-Maritime is one of the most beautiful destinations in France. And Rochefort is its beating heart.

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Hôtel Roca Fortis ★★★
Your ideal base — right in the heart of Rochefort
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Rochefort, an extraordinary city

Built by Louis XIV to house the greatest naval fleet in the world. Today, its treasures are waiting for you.

Fort Boyard
Fort Boyard
Corderie Royale
Corderie Royale
Île Madame
Île Madame
La Charente
La Charente
Patrimoine
Maritime heritage
To discover

The must-sees

Corderie Royale
Must-see
⚓ La Corderie Royale
374 metres long — one of the largest historic buildings in France, on the banks of the Charente. A 5-minute walk from the hotel.
💡 Allow 1h30
Fort Boyard
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🏰 Fort Boyard
The legendary fortress, visible from the surrounding islands. Reach it by boat from Fouras, or admire it from the Île d'Aix.
⛵ By boat from Fouras
Île Madame
Nature
🌊 L'Île Madame
Accessible on foot at low tide via the Passe aux Bœufs. A wild, unspoilt island between sky and sea.
🚶 Check tide times
École de Médecine Navale
Unique heritage
🏛 Naval Medicine School
The oldest in the world. Period surgical instruments and rare collections in a place out of time.
💡 An underrated museum — not to be missed
Musée de la Marine
History
⚓ Naval Museum
Figureheads, uniforms, ship models and sailors' tales… The French naval epic told through an exceptional museum.
💡 Allow 1h
Acromat
Leisure
🌲 Acromat
Tree-top adventures and outdoor activities for the whole family. Perfect for a half-day escape in the treetops./div>
👨‍👩‍👧 Great for families
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The region to explore

Rochefort is the ideal starting point for discovering all of Charente-Maritime.

Carte Charente-Maritime
📍 Rochefort
Île de Ré
Île d'Oléron
Fort Boyard
La Rochelle
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Île de Ré
30 min · Cycling & villages
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Fort Boyard
By boat · Breathtaking views
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Fouras-les-Bains
15 min · Beach & boat trips
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Brouage
20 min · Historic fortified town
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Saintes & Cognac
45 min · Cognac trail
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Île d'Oléron
50 min · Beaches & lighthouse
Chambre Roca Fortis
Patio Roca Fortis
Petit déjeuner
your stop in Rochefort

Hotel Roca Fortis ★★★

Run by Catherine and Laurent, the Roca Fortis is a late 18th-century townhouse in the historic heart of Rochefort — a 5-minute walk from La Corderie Royale and the banks of the Charente.

16 carefully appointed rooms, a courtyard garden, and a team that knows the region inside out. A place where the welcome makes all the difference.

🛏️16 comfortable rooms
🌿 Patio & jardin
🚲 Secure bike storage
⚡ E-bike charging
☕ Breakfast
🗺️ Local insider tips
♻️ Eco-friendly approach
📍 Historic town centre