Colbert's grid
The seventeenth-century plan is a regular grid of straight streets and rectangular blocks, one of the clearest planned layouts of any town in France.
Minimalist map poster · France
Rochefort Map Poster & Print
45.9430° N / 0.9677° W
A planned naval arsenal town on a loop of the Charente, laid out in a strict grid beside the long Corderie.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Rochefort in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Rochefort, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Rochefort at home
The map
About this Rochefort map poster
Rochefort lies on the Charente River a few kilometres from the Atlantic, in the Charente-Maritime department. It was founded in 1666 as a royal naval arsenal under Colbert, and its plan shows this clearly. A rigorous grid of straight streets and rectangular blocks sits on a bend of the river, with the former dockyards and slipways along the water's edge.
The Corderie Royale, the royal ropeworks, stretches along the riverbank for more than three hundred metres, a single long building that is easy to pick out on the map. The replica frigate Hermione was built in the old dry dock here and sailed to America in 2015. Downstream, the Martrou transporter bridge spans the Charente.
A Rochefort map poster suits the city's geometric character, drawing the grid, the winding river and the marshes beyond in precise lines. It appeals to lovers of maritime history, to visitors to the Charente coast, and to people who know Rochefort as the home town of the writer Pierre Loti.
- Population
- 29,000
- Coordinates
- 45.9430° N / 0.9677° W
- Elevation
- 15 m
- Time zone
- Paris
- Region
- Rochefort, France
Corderie Royale
The long royal ropeworks runs parallel to the river among gardens. Its single elongated shape marks the heart of the old arsenal.
Charente meanders
The river loops through the surrounding marshland on its way to the sea, and its curves soften the edges of an otherwise strictly geometric plan.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Rochefort
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Rochefort
A map that means something
A map of Rochefort shows how ambition and planning built a city from the ground up. It suits a study, a hallway or a room with a nautical theme, and it makes a considered gift for anyone with ties to the Charente coast.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line and choose from five styles. Blueprint suits the arsenal's engineering history particularly well. HD files cost $9 for all six sizes, and printed posters ship from partners in more than 30 countries.
Order the Rochefort posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Rochefort map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Rochefort poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Rochefort poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Rochefort poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Rochefort poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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