Gare de Rochefort, Railway station in Rochefort, France.
The railway station features a 20-meter high square dome and wings with large rectangular windows along its Art Deco facade structure.
The current station building, designed by architect Pierre Esquié, replaced earlier structures from 1857 and 1867 when it opened in 1913.
The station's mosaic inscription 'CHEMINS DE FER DE L'ETAT' and geometric decorations represent French railway architectural heritage of the early 20th century.
Located at 8 Place Françoise Dorleac, the station serves regional trains and connects Rochefort with major cities through the Nantes to Saintes line.
The station building stands at an elevation of 5 meters and received monument historique status in 1984, marking its architectural significance.
Location: Rochefort
Architects: Pierre Esquié
Official opening: 1857
Elevation above the sea: 5 m
GPS coordinates: 45.94744,-0.96372
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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