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The Royal Rope Making Factory - International Maritime Centre

Museum ,  History ,  Maritime history ,  Private museum in Rochefort
  • In the heart of the Dockyard of Colbert, discover the Royal Rope-Making Factory which was built in 1666 by order of Louis XIV. For two centuries, the Royal Rope Making made the ropes for the great sailing ships of the Royal Navy.

    At the beginning of the tour, an immersive show plunges you into the history of the Royal Rope-Making Factory.
    Over the course of the workshops and interactive experiments, (re)discover the primary function of the building, which transformed the material through...
    In the heart of the Dockyard of Colbert, discover the Royal Rope-Making Factory which was built in 1666 by order of Louis XIV. For two centuries, the Royal Rope Making made the ropes for the great sailing ships of the Royal Navy.

    At the beginning of the tour, an immersive show plunges you into the history of the Royal Rope-Making Factory.
    Over the course of the workshops and interactive experiments, (re)discover the primary function of the building, which transformed the material through its different stages : spinning, forming and seating.
    Tactile manipulations, image projection, educational kiosks, interactive games, optical theatre. . . A series of experiments awaits you to understand the history of rope-making.

    And also:
    - temporary exhibitions
    - a bookshop specialized in the maritime field (Pass sanitaire required)
    - the Store of ropes
    - the restaurant "Les Longitudes"
  • Environment
    • Cycle track/route within 500 m
    • Overview on river
    • Riverside
    • In centre of town
    • Town location
    • Waterside
    • Close to a public transportation
    • Close to pleasure port
  • Spoken languages
    • German
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
  • Tourism and handicap
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Hearing disability
    • Mental disability
    • Visual disability
    • Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
    • WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
  • Activities
    • Permanent exhibition
    • Temporary exhibition
    • Activity
    • Children's entertainment
    • Crafts
    • History
    • Heritage
    • Discovery
    • Plastic arts
    • Ceramics
  • Equipment
    • Parking
    • Film room
    • Coach parking
    • Picnic area
    • Exhibition space
    • Toilets
    • Car park
    • Pay car park
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
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    • Educational visits
    • Shop
    • Wi-fi
    • Guided tours
Rates
Payment methods
  • Check
  • Bank/credit card
  • Cash
  • Travellers Cheque
  • From February 4, 2023 to December 31, 2023
  • Concession
    8.50 €
  • Adult
    10 €
  • Child
    6 €
Openings
  • From February 4, 2023
    until March 5, 2023
  • From March 6, 2023
    until April 7, 2023
  • From April 8, 2023
    until June 30, 2023
  • From July 1, 2023
    until December 24, 2023
  • From December 26, 2023
    until December 31, 2023
  • Monday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Monday
    Closed
    -
  • Tuesday
    Closed
    -
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Monday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Monday
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM