Museum in the Brouage citadel, not far from Rochefort, that covers the history of the Brouage citadel, as well as military history with temporary exhibitions about the area, its history and culture.
La Halle aux Vivres not only showcases history – it is part of history. Built in 1691, this remarkable building is 74 metres long. Indeed it rather resembles the longer Corderie Royale building in Rochefort where they made ropes and rigging. But the purpose of La Halle aux Vivres was not to manufacture ropes but to store food for the citadel and also if necessary for the French Navy. The other was as a fortress to fight against the Protestant stronghold of nearby La Rochelle, and it was fortified by Louis XIII’s chief minister Cardinal Richlieu from the 1620s.
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