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The Royal Ropery (La Corderie Royale), Rochefort

The François Blondels Corderie Royale, built between 1666 and 1679, belongs to Rochefort's arsenal. It is 374m long and 8m breadth. The restoration of the rope factory began in 1972. Because of the big expenses, the restorations took place in three stages: the South section at ...
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Project details

Title:The Royal Ropery (La Corderie Royale), Rochefort
Entr. year: 1985
Result:Medal
Country: France
Town: Rochefort (Poitou-Charentes)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: industrial heritage
Former use:Rope factory
Actual use:Museum, library, office space
Built: 17th century
The Jury's citation: "Pour l'admirable reutilisation, dans un ancien arsenal maritime cree par Colbert, d'un batiment historique du XVIIe siecle, accueillant en particulier un Centre International de Ia Mer"
GPS:45°56'28.2"N 0°57'19.5"W
Web, Links:

www.corderie-royale.com/

Description:
The François Blondels Corderie Royale, built between 1666 and 1679, belongs to Rochefort's arsenal. It is 374m long and 8m breadth. The restoration of the rope factory began in 1972. Because of the big expenses, the restorations took place in three stages: the South section at first, than the North section and the Central section at the end. Restorations works included: new frame and new slate roof like they were in the past, cleaning the stone walls and cornices, restaurate or change the damaged component parts. Creation of new office rooms.