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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

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

On Sunday, Toulon welcome Montpellier, in a game postponed by 23 hours due to heavy rain, before La Rochelle head to Clermont.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 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

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