La Rochelle aerial ©Julien Chauvet, Ville de La Rochelle

La Rochelle

La Rochelle, the pearl on the Atlantic, will enchant you with its maritime character, its historic past, its rich cultural heritage and its quality of life. La Rochelle is the capital of the department of Charente-Maritme and belongs to the Poitou-Charentes region.
 

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Facts & Figures

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Founded

Year 960

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Location

46.15911 latitude and -1.15204 longitude

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Population

80000

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