Engraving of the city of La Rochelle in France in the 1500s. La Rochelle is a coastal city in southwestern France and capital of the Charente-Maritime department. It's been a center for fishing and trade since the 12th century, a maritime tradition that's reflected in its Vieux Port (old harbor) and huge, modern Les Minimes marina.

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Size: 4724px × 3466px
Location: La Rochelle, France
Photo credit: © Lakeview Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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