La Rochelle

American

[la raw-shel] / la rɔˈʃɛl /

noun

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

La Rochelle British

/ la rɔʃɛl /

noun

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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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

"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

Capuozzo, 26, suffered a fractured finger in club Toulouse's Top 14 win over La Rochelle in late-December but has not featured since.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Uncle Oscar, for some reason, headed west for La Rochelle on the Atlantic coast, while my father remained in Paris for the time being.

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

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