La Rochelle

American  

[la raw-shel] / la rɔˈʃɛl /

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of Charente Maritime, in W France; besieged while a Huguenot stronghold 1627–29.

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La Rochelle British  

/ la rɔʃɛl /

noun

1. a port in W France, on the Bay of Biscay: a Huguenot stronghold until its submission through famine to Richelieu's forces after a long siege (1627–28). Pop: 76 584 (1999)

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Example Sentences

But he did lead Newcastle through their group in the Challenge Cup to set up an enticing last-16 tie against French giants La Rochelle next month.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

In the back row, the wonderful Oscar Jegou, the 22-year-old from La Rochelle.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

By the hour mark La Rochelle were back in the game and there were just seven points between the sides as former England winger Jack Nowell crossed to make it 31-24.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

"Following his hospitalisation, Uini will have to undergo a long period of recovery," said French Top 14 side La Rochelle, his team since 2011.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

Like his brother Oscar in La Rochelle, Harald Dahl had made it in no uncertain manner.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl