La Rochelle

[la raw-shel]

noun

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

La Rochelle

/ 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)

Example Sentences

Elsewhere, Stade Francais climbed to second behind Pau after Louis Carbonel's 81s minute penalty claimed a 26-24 victory over La Rochelle, who are struggling in 11th.

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For almost 80 years rare earth metals have been pumped out of this industrial plant in La Rochelle on France's west coast.

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Pricing is key to the future of the expanded La Rochelle plant, he says.

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La Rochelle's Will Skelton, as well as Taniela Tupou, Tom Hooper and Langi Gleeson - who will play for Racing 92, Exeter and Montpellier respectively next season - are among those who may benefit.

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At club level, Toulouse, Bordeaux-Begles and La Rochelle have won the past five editions of the Champions Cup, while the likes of Toulon, Racing 92 and Clermont Auvergne also offer high-quality, multi-national squads and atmospheric venues.

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