Hôtel particulier, 3 rue de l'Escale, La Rochelle, Private mansion in La Rochelle, France.
The stone building at 3 rue de l'Escale displays architectural elements from the 18th century with high windows and symmetrical facade design.
Construction of this private residence took place in 1720, during a period when La Rochelle merchants accumulated wealth through maritime trade.
The mansion represents the refined living standards of French upper-class families in coastal cities during the Age of Enlightenment.
Visitors can observe the exterior architecture while walking along rue de l'Escale, located near the Old Port district of La Rochelle.
The street name originates from Jean de Lescale, who served as president of the Présidial court from 1638 to 1663.
Location: La Rochelle
Inception: 1720
Address: 3, rue de l'Escale
GPS coordinates: 46.16000,-1.15470
Latest update: June 23, 2025 15:01
La Rochelle documents over seven centuries of French maritime history through its medieval fortifications and Renaissance architecture. The old port is guarded by three stone towers from the 14th and 15th centuries - the Saint Nicolas Tower, the Tour de la Chaîne, and the Lantern Tower - which once controlled access to the sea. The Great Clock Gate from 1476 connects the harbor front to the old city streets. The city center preserves buildings from the 16th through 18th centuries, with arcaded passages along Rue du Palais and Rue des Merciers. The Fontaine des Pilori dates from the 16th century, while the City Hall features Renaissance facades from 1595. The Musée du Nouveau Monde examines La Rochelle's transatlantic trade connections. The Les Minimes marina now serves more than 5,000 boats, making it one of the largest yacht harbors on the French Atlantic coast. The modern Passerelle Nelson Mandela, opened in 1993, carries pedestrians across the main harbor. Beyond the city center, the bridge to Île de Ré extends roughly 2 miles (3 kilometers) across the Bay of Biscay.
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