Books set in Rochefort, France

The old naval town on the Charente where Pierre Loti grew up, dreaming over his brother’s letters from the sea, and where his house still stands.

1 place, 2 books,

Rochefort

1919
Prime Jeunesse
1919 · Pierre Loti · memoir
1860s: Loti’s schooldays in Rochefort, a first love, and his family’s ruin.
1890
The Story of a ChildLe Roman d’un enfant
1890 · Pierre Loti · memoir
1850s: Loti’s childhood in Rochefort and on Oléron, dreaming of the sea.

Updated October 2026