Gare de Rochefort

Gare de Rochefort is a railway station in Rochefort, France, with a 20-meter high square dome and wings featuring large rectangular windows along its Art Deco facade. The building displays the clean lines and geometric proportions typical of this architectural style from the early 1900s.

The current station building was designed by architect Pierre Esquié and opened in 1913 to replace older structures from 1857 and 1867. The new construction represented progress in rail transport and modernization of regional infrastructure in the early 1900s.

The station displays the mosaic inscription 'CHEMINS DE FER DE L'ETAT' and geometric decorations that reflect French railway architectural heritage from the early 20th century. These ornaments communicate the identity of the state railway company through visual design.

The station is located at 8 Place Françoise Dorleac and is easy to find once you locate this public square. It serves regional trains that connect Rochefort to other towns, so checking schedules before arrival helps with planning your journey.

The building received monument historique status in 1984, marking its recognition as an important architectural work. This protection came nearly 70 years after the station opened, confirming its value as a preserved example of Art Deco design.

Location: Rochefort

Architects: Pierre Esquié

Official opening: 1857

Elevation above the sea: 5 m

GPS coordinates: 45.94744,-0.96372

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:06