La Rochelle Collection

Cardinal Richelieu at the Siege of La Rochelle, 1628 (early 20th century). Armand Jean Duplessis, Duc de Richelieu (1585-1642), French prelate and statesman

Siege of La Rochelle (engraving)
XIR3050331 Siege of La Rochelle (engraving) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635); Musee des Plans et Reliefs, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Siege of La Rochelle (French: Le SiAšge de La Rochelle)

La Rochelle, Charante Maritime, France Old Port, Tour Saint Nicolas, Tour de la Chaine
La Rochelle, Charante Maritime, France, Old Port, Tour Saint Nicolas, Tour de la Chaine

The harbour in the evening, La Rochelle, Poitou-Charentes, France, Europe

Open-air restaurant seating next to the ancient harbour at La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, France, Europe

The harbour, La Rochelle, Cote de Jade, Poitou Charentes, France, Europe

La Rochelle. Creator: Friesz, Achille-Emile-Othon (1879-1949)
La Rochelle. Private Collection

Raining cats and dogs...
Gilbert Claes

France, Poitou-Charentes Region, Charente-Maritime Department, La Rochelle, Old Port, Porte de la Grosse Horloge, city gate, dusk

France, poitou-Charentes, La Rochelle, town reflected in harbour at dusk

France, Poitou Charentes, La Rochelle, market, garlic

La Rochelle (1911)
Paul Signac

Bateau de Peche, La Rochelle, (oil on canvas)
657452 Bateau de Peche, La Rochelle, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bateau de Peche, La Rochelle. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

Detail - The Siege of La Rochelle by troops of Cardinal Richelieu in 1627-68 (oil on canvas)
354837 Detail - The Siege of La Rochelle by troops of Cardinal Richelieu in 1627-68 (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); Chateau de Versailles

La Rochelle, 1923 (tempera on gesso prepared linen laid on panel)
657368 La Rochelle, 1923 (tempera on gesso prepared linen laid on panel) by Wadsworth, Edward Alexander (1889-1949); 63.4x88.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Rochelle)

Port de la Rochelle, 1896 (oil on canvas)
825227 Port de la Rochelle, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 20.7x32.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Port de la Rochelle. Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841-1919)

The Earl Of Pembroke attacked by the Spanish fleet, before La Rochelle (coloured engraving)
3642483 The Earl Of Pembroke attacked by the Spanish fleet, before La Rochelle (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Mediator breaking the boom at La Rochelle AD 1810
1192508 The Mediator breaking the boom at La Rochelle AD 1810 by Wyllie, Charles William (1853-1923); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fishing Boats in La Rochelle, c. 1919-21 (graphite, w / c & opaque white)
487865 Fishing Boats in La Rochelle, c.1919-21 (graphite, w/c & opaque white) by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); 27.3x40.5 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Siege de La Rochelle. Siege of La Rochelle
2757156 Siege de La Rochelle. Siege of La Rochelle. by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927); (add.info.: France. Illustration par Louis Bombled, France, 1894. Coll. Part. History. France)

Louis XIII of France and the Siege of La Rochelle, 1627-1628 (chromolitho)
2817003 Louis XIII of France and the Siege of La Rochelle, 1627-1628 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis XIII of France and the Siege of La Rochelle)

The French Armys grand western manoeuvres (colour litho)
2782236 The French Armys grand western manoeuvres (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Armys grand western manoeuvres)

La Rochelle, Port de peche et Porte de l Horloge (colour photo)
2804083 La Rochelle, Port de peche et Porte de l Horloge (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Rochelle)

Port of Rochelle, 1650 (engraving)
3102019 Port of Rochelle, 1650 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Port of Rochelle, 1650)

Tuna Boat Entering the Port of La Rochelle, Setting; Le Thonier Entrant dans le Port de
656712 Tuna Boat Entering the Port of La Rochelle, Setting; Le Thonier Entrant dans le Port de La Rochelle, Couchant, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Signac

Advertising chromolithography of chocolates Guerin Boutron
6040701 Advertising chromolithography of chocolates Guerin Boutron, Louis XIII king of France from 1610 to 1643. Richelieu at La Rochelle 1696 (chromolithography) by French School

La Rochelle - view of the harbour. Postcard sent in 1913
660414 La Rochelle - view of the harbour. Postcard sent in 1913. by French Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

The Siege of Rochelle, from The History of France, by Emile de Bonnechose
PML143610 The Siege of Rochelle, from The History of France, by Emile de Bonnechose, published by Ward, Lock and Co, London (engraving) by English School

La Rochelle, Tour de la Lanterne (colour photo)
2804081 La Rochelle, Tour de la Lanterne (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Rochelle, Tour de la Lanterne)

Richelieu celebrates Mass at the camp of La Rochelle (colour litho)
2795474 Richelieu celebrates Mass at the camp of La Rochelle (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richelieu celebrates Mass at the camp of La Rochelle)

La Rochelle, Entree du Port (coloured photo)
3632076 La Rochelle, Entree du Port (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Rochelle, Entree du Port)

La Rochelle, La Cathedrale (colour photo)
2796995 La Rochelle, La Cathedrale (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Rochelle, La Cathedrale)

Boutique in the Old Porch; La Boutique de Vieux Porche, 1923 (oil on canvas)
1765147 Boutique in the Old Porch; La Boutique de Vieux Porche, 1923 (oil on canvas) by Le Sidaner, Henri Eugene Augustin (1862-1939); 81.3x100.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

La Port de la Rochelle, 1927 (watercolour over black chalk on paper)
825468 La Port de la Rochelle, 1927 (watercolour over black chalk on paper) by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); 28.2x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Port de la Rochelle. Paul Signac (1863-1935)

La Rochelle (chromolitho)
735874 La Rochelle (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Rochelle. Liebig card)

La Rochelle, Entree du port, Tour Saint-Nicolas, Tour de la Chaine (colour photo)
2804082 La Rochelle, Entree du port, Tour Saint-Nicolas, Tour de la Chaine (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Rochelle, Entree du port)

Gerard Desargues and Cardinal Richelieu at La Rochelle
LLM459575 Gerard Desargues and Cardinal Richelieu at La Rochelle by Ventura, J. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gerard Desargues and Cardinal Richelieu at La Rochelle)

View of the harbour of La Rochelle with galleons firing a salute
CTS449212 View of the harbour of La Rochelle with galleons firing a salute (pen & brown ink on paper) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635); 7.8x15.5 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

La Rochelle, 1925 (w / c on paper)
CH401807 La Rochelle, 1925 (w/c on paper) by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Rochelle; ); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Entrance to the Harbor, La Rochelle (colour litho)
669311 Entrance to the Harbor, La Rochelle (colour litho) by Marshall, Herbert Menzies (1841-1913) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to the Harbor, La Rochelle)

Autograph letter to Claude Monet, 21 July 1920 (w / c, pencil & ink on folded paper)
5857997 Autograph letter to Claude Monet, 21 July 1920 (w/c, pencil & ink on folded paper) by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); 20.4 x 33.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dated)

Rainbow at the Port of La Rochelle; Arc-en-ciel, La Rochelle, le Port
1196441 Rainbow at the Port of La Rochelle; Arc-en-ciel, La Rochelle, le Port, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); 71x100 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French

Sea Fight off La Rochelle (engraving)
3655220 Sea Fight off La Rochelle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sea Fight off La Rochelle)

The Duchess de Rohan encouraging the Defenders of Rochelle (colour litho)
3628516 The Duchess de Rohan encouraging the Defenders of Rochelle (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jean Guiton among the defenders of La Rochelle, 1628 (engraving)
3647490 Jean Guiton among the defenders of La Rochelle, 1628 (engraving) by Philippoteaux, Paul Dominique (1846-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Guiton among the defenders of La Rochelle)

The Sea fight off La Rochelle (engraving)
814429 The Sea fight off La Rochelle (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sea fight off La Rochelle.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

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La Rochelle, a picturesque town located in the Charante Maritime region of France, is steeped in history and charm. Its Old Port, with its iconic landmarks such as the Tour Saint Nicolas and Tour de la Chaine, transports visitors back to a bygone era. One cannot help but be captivated by the Siege engraving that depicts Cardinal Richelieu's triumph over the city in 1628. This historical event shaped the destiny and left an indelible mark on its landscape. As dusk settles over the Old Harbour, one can witness a breathtaking sight. The ancient buildings are bathed in soft golden hues while boats gently sway on calm waters, and is a moment frozen in time - serene yet full of life. The Porte de La Grosse Horloge stands proudly at dusk, guarding this enchanting harbor like a sentinel from centuries past. Its presence adds an air of mystery and intrigue to this already captivating scene. The evening ambiance at La Rochelle's harbor is simply magical. With twinkling lights reflecting off tranquil waters, it feels like stepping into a fairytale setting straight out of Europe's most romantic dreams. An open-air restaurant seating next to the ancient harbor offers not only delicious cuisine but also an opportunity to soak up the atmosphere unique to La Rochelle. Imagine savoring exquisite French dishes while being serenaded by gentle waves lapping against old stone walls - pure bliss. Beyond its historic charm lies another facet - Cote de Jade. Here, nature meets civilization as vibrant blue waters blend seamlessly with quaint coastal towns, and is paradise for those seeking both relaxation and adventure. Even early 20th-century photographs capture the essence of this timeless town perfectly preserved through generations. They serve as reminders that despite changing times, La Rochelle remains steadfastly beautiful. Today, tourists flock from all corners of the globe to experience the allure of La Rochelle.