New bike facilities at your disposal near the Transporter Bridge
Enjoy a new stop in Rochefort during your bike ride! 🚲
A new service area has just been built next to the Maison du Transbordeur and the Transporter Bridge (two sites with the Accueil Vélo label). The ideal place for a break and a chance to discover the heritage of the town of Rochefort.
Plenty of services to welcome you:
- E-bike charging points
- Self-repair station
- Bike parking
- Toilets
- Water point
Feeling peckish? 😋
Enjoy the picnic tables provided...
...or the exceptional setting offered by one of the 2 places nearby: Roseaux et Bocaux or L'Escalle
Near the service area...
Discover the history of Rochefort and its bridge at the Maison du Transbordeur. 🌉
Both sites are Accueil Vélo labelled and will welcome you with suitable services.
A programme of events runs all summer (theatrical tours, treasure hunts...)
More information on the Transporter Bridge website
You can also find the location of this new area using our interactive map by activating the “Service areas” filter. You will then be able to access the detailed page for this service area.
💡 Nearly 100 service areas and rest stops listed on La Vélodyssée!
Whether for short breaks or longer stops with more services, discover everything that the facilities on La Vélodyssée have to offer!
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22 La Rochelle / Rochefort
Your cycle route continues inland to reach the banks of the Charente River and the remarkable town of Rochefort, a City of Art and History, the historic birthplace of the Hermione, the Corderie Royale, and the Maison Pierre Loti, in the heart of the "Charente Estuary - Rochefort Arsenal" Grand Site de France.
