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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
    - the Store of ropes
    - the restaurant "Les Longitudes"
  • Environment
    • Overview on river
    • Close to a public transportation
    • Cycle track/route within 500 m
    • Close to pleasure port
    • Town location
    • In centre of town
    • Waterside
    • Riverside
  • Spoken languages
    • German
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
  • Tourism and handicap
  • Groups (Max capacity)
    • 50  Maximum number of people
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
    • Discovery
    • History
    • Heritage
    • Crafts
    • Plastic arts
    • Ceramics
  • Equipment
    • Car park
    • Pay car park
    • Coach parking
    • Parking
    • Film room
    • Picnic area
    • Exhibition space
    • Toilets
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
    • Educational visits
    • Shop
    • Wi-fi
    • Guided tours
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  • Check
  • Bank/credit card
  • Cash
  • Travellers Cheque
  • From February 4, 2023 to December 31, 2023
  • Adult
    From 9 € to 10 €
  • Child
    From 5 € to 6 €
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  • From November 7, 2023
    until December 22, 2023
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    until December 24, 2023
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    until January 7, 2024
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    until March 10, 2024
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    until April 5, 2024
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    until June 30, 2024
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    until January 5, 2025
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