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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Such is France's stranglehold in the Champions Cup, Top 14 sides have lifted the trophy in each of the last six seasons, with Bordeaux's double joining two each for La Rochelle and Toulouse.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

One of his impressive starts came in the Investec Champions Cup, with Quins' away win over La Rochelle booking a home last-16 game.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

La Rochelle conceded five tries as they were beaten at Stade Marcel Deflandre for just a third time this season, leaving them in 10th place in the table and six points from the play-offs.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

The 35-year-old was taken to a hospital in La Rochelle on Tuesday with his club saying he suffered a suspected heart problem, and is now in a stable condition.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

I have not seen the chateau in the country, but I was in the La Rochelle house a couple of years ago and it really is something.

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

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