Corderie Royale, Royal rope factory in Rochefort, France.
The Corderie Royale extends 374 meters along the Charente River, featuring a symmetrical architecture with limestone walls and large working halls.
Constructed between 1666 and 1669 under Louis XIV's reign, this naval rope manufacturing facility supplied the French fleet for nearly two centuries.
The International Maritime Center now occupies the building, presenting exhibitions about naval traditions and the technical aspects of rope manufacturing.
Guided tours in multiple languages operate daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with demonstrations of traditional rope-making techniques and maritime craft workshops.
The building's length precisely matches the size needed to manufacture standard naval ropes of 200 meters, determining its architectural dimensions.
Location: Rochefort
Official opening: 1985
Address: rue Jean-Baptiste Audebert
Website: http://corderie-royale.com
GPS coordinates: 45.93900,-0.95583
Latest update: October 26, 2025 13:50
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