Cheusses/Arsenal Hotel
The Hotel de Cheusses / Arsenal is a historic monument considered the oldest civil building in the city. It presents rich collections that evoke the incredible adventure of the great arsenal desired by Louis XIV. Models and models, tools, paintings and sculptures tell the fate of this experimental arsenal. All aspects of military shipbuilding are explored.
1 place de la Gallissonnière
17300
Rochefort
Visit to the Hotel de Cheusses/Arsenal
Discover the Cheusses Hotel, in the heart of the Rochefort arsenal. This iconic place plunges you into the history of this great shipyard wanted by Louis XIV, through a tour tour dedicated to the life and know-how of the 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.
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Opening hours
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
Access by car
Nearest car park: Arsenal car park: chargeable.
BENEFITS INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Ocean Pass (adult rate only): get a 10€ discount on renting a Yelomobile car.
Details of rates and conditions of access to the service Yelomobile.
Access by train
The train journey from La Rochelle takes an average of 25 minutes to Rochefort. The SNCF station is a 20-minute walk from the Cheusses Hotel; connection possible by bus of the network R
BENEFITS INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Ocean Pass: enjoy unlimited access to TER NOUVEAU AQUITAINE trains between La Rochelle and Rochefort.
In the app, press the "Transport train TER" button and then the button of your destination: La Rochelle < > Rochefort. Generate your ticket by pressing the button "Press here to validate your TER train ticket on board". Your e-ticket appears: it is valid for 2 hours. For your return, generate a new ticket by renewing the previous operation.
Easily find the TER New Aquitaine train schedules.
Access by bus
Car access Nouvelle-Aquitaine region from La Rochelle :
Roy Bry - Lines 153 and 155* (*April to end September), then 10 minutes on foot.
ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Ocean Pass: enjoy unlimited access to 10 bus lines NEW AQUITAINE.
In the application, press the "Transport Cars Regional" button and then the button on the chosen line is 153 or 155. Generate your ticket by pressing the button "Press here to validate your ticket on board". Your e-ticket appears: it is valid for 2 hours. For your return, generate a new ticket by renewing the previous operation.
Lines, schedules and traffic changes Cars New Aquitaine region
Access by bike
The town of Rochefort is located on the cycle routes of Vélodyssée. The Cheusses Hotel is labeled Bike Home.
BENEFITS INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Ocean Pass: get 30% discount on renting a bike.
Present your pass to our partner Cycling Tour in La Rochelle and benefit from your discount (your pass must be enabled and valid).
Public price
Adult : €10.00Child (6 to 11 years old) : Free
Teenagers (12 to 17 years old) : Free
Price with the pass
Adult : FreeChild (6 to 11 years old) : Free
Teenagers (12 to 17 years old) : Free