Rochefort. Charente-Maritime

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1 Rochefort Charente-Maritime 2018

2 Rochefort Geographically in the center of the Charente- Maritime, 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 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

3 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 : 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 : Works of restoration : change of the top, the set of cables and repaint of pylons. Interruption of the crossings. End of the works : 2019 Visit of the site and the House of the Transporter Bridge. Tel

4 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 / 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.

5 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. Tel Hermione goes on a trip to the Mediterranean Departure from Rochefort: January 30 Back to Rochefort: June 16th

6 The «AccroMâts (Mats Climbings) 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! Open from March 31st to November 4th

7 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 ( ) 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 : 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 Rochefort - tél :

8 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 at a minimum and a Internet station on free access at the reception. It is equipped with washing machine and dryer W N We wish to bring in any point, quality service respectful of the environment, to each of you. Our facility is certified. 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. Reduce forms of pollution, hand weeding and Steam locations, promote gentle movements. Use the recycling of waste, compost green waste. Increase the quality of home our customers and involve them in our approach (listening, suggestions, Satisfaction sheets). Make our equipment available to four handicaps. (First municipal campsite écolabélisé of France). Promote resource Local : cultural, heritage, natural, gourmet... Increasing the quality of life of staff within the site. Recommended by adapted for people with disabilities Involve the team in the process and empower each member. Regularly evaluate the implement of these goals, communicate our results internally and with our present and potential customers.

9 CAMPSITE PLAN

10 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

11 TARIFS 2018 (plus City tax) Opening dates: 3/03/2018 to 01/12/2018 Day location price (City tax 0.60 per day per person) Package 1 to 2 people Pitch tent on foot or by bike (without connection electric) Pitch with car (without connection electric) Pitch caravan, camper, with or without car with electric connection and TV connection (Not supplied antenna cable) Supplement per adult (from 13 years) Supplement per child under 13 years March November April May June Sept. October July August 6,00 6,50 7,00 9,00 9,50 10,00 16,00 17,50 18,00 3,00 1,20 Supplement animal 1,30 Rental mobile home (Weekly Rates - City tax 0.60 per day per person) Other périod July August 20m² to 26m² 275,00 320,00 From 27m² 295,00 380,00 Housekeeping fee 50,00 50,00 Supplement animal 1,30 Laundromat Washing token 3,90 Drying token 3,90

12 RESERVATIONS You can book your stay by mail, phone or online at (under Services>Tourism). For every types(chaps) of reservations and according to the projected duration of your stay, administrative expenses of a 30 lump sum will can you to be asked for the current season or the following season. During your Come, they will be deducted from your invoice. If you cancel your stay, these freshly remain acquired in the campsite. If you postpone your stay (2 nights stays minimum) in the same year, with the agreement of the Manager or his representative, this sum stays in your credit and will be deducted of your invoice. Mobil-homes On weekdays inseparable rent, from Saturday till Saturday. 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 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 0.60 per day per person over 13 years old. For pitches, campers must confirm the day before their starting at the reception desk. Billing is based on the number nights.

13 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: and Welcome drink Monday (fortnightly) at 5:00 PM with usually a representative of the Tourist Office and of the House of Spa. Available dates at the reception desk. 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

14 FICHE DE DEMANDE DE RESERVATION (Formulaire de réservation en ligne sur NAME : First name : Address : Department : City : Phone : Celular phone Envisaged date of arrival Departure date I wish to reserve a location for : caravan camping-car Pitch tent I wish to rent a mobile home 20 to 27 m² More 27 m²

15 Jardin des Retours Direction Paris - Surgères Tonnay-Charente Saintes - Bordeaux canal de Chartres Park train Marina Thermal house La Charente Thermal baths Corderie Royale Tourist office P bus Colbert place Espace nature Market Campsite Direction La Rochelle d'aix - ile de Ré Fouras Shopping mall Direction Ile d'oléron - ile Madame Port des Barques Royan Marennes LA CHARENTE Pont transbordeur

16 3, avenue de la Fosse aux Mâts Rochefort - France Tél : Fax camping.municipal@ville-rochefort.fr W N Bienvenue à Rochefort et bon séjour