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La Rochelle

France · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

The siege of La Rochelle was a result of a war between the French royal forces of King Louis XIII and the Huguenots of La Rochelle in 1627–1628. The siege marked the height of the struggle between the Catholics and the Protestants in France and French territories, and ended with a complete victory for Louis XIII and the Catholics.

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Practical facts

Local time: UTC+1 · 7 h ahead of Costa Rica
Region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Main language: French
On the map: 46.16° N, 1.15° W

Near La Rochelle

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Saint Nazaire · 148 km away
Angers · 153 km away
Bordeaux · 153 km away

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