Arrondissement of Rochefort

The Arrondissement of Rochefort spans 1,534 square kilometers across the western coast of France, encompassing 78 communes and housing nearly 200,000 inhabitants.

The district emerged from the French Revolution's territorial reorganization in 1790, initially containing five cantons before expanding to include maritime areas along the Atlantic coast.

The territory maintains strong connections to French naval traditions through its capital city Rochefort, which served as a major military harbor since the 17th century.

The administrative region connects multiple coastal and inland communities through a network of roads linking Rochefort to smaller towns like Tonnay-Charente and Surgères.

This arrondissement incorporates sections of the Île d'Oléron, France's second-largest Atlantic island, through its cantons of Le Château-d'Oléron and Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron.

Location: Charente-Maritime

Capital city: Rochefort

GPS coordinates: 45.93333,-0.96667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 12:59