Visit to the Hotel de Cheusses/Arsenal

Enter the backstage of the Rochefort arsenal, one of the largest shipyards of the seventeenth century, directly from the Cheusses Hotel. This iconic place opens the doors to a real city dedicated to the sea, where generations of workers, engineers and sailors have contributed to the French maritime power.

Throughout your visit, let yourself be guided through a lively and immersive journey that reveals the know-how, trades and organization of this impressive site. Models, objects and mediation devices plunge you into the fascinating world of ship building and the daily life of the arsenal.

Accessible and captivating, this place is ideal for understanding the maritime history of the territory while living an enriching cultural experience. A must-see step to discover Rochefort differently.

OPEN FROM 14 FEBRUARY 2026 TO 2 NOVEMBER 2026

From 14 February to 31 March: daily (except Tuesday) 1:30 - 6:00 p.m.
April 1 to July 3: every day (except Tuesday) 10h-12h30 / 13h30-18h
From 4 July to 31 August: daily 10:00 - 18:00
From 1 September to 2 November: every day (except Tuesday) 10h-12h30 / 13h30-18h

Annual closure: November 3 to February 13, 2026. 1 January, 1 May, 25 December