An unusual visit: La Rochelle, the Protestant capital of the Kingdom of France during the Renaissance

An unusual visit: La Rochelle, the Protestant capital of the Kingdom of France during the Renaissance

Date: 7/8/2025 12:00:00 AM
Location: Saint-Sauveur Church
Price: 5.9500 EUR
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Immerse yourself in a turbulent and fascinating period that made La Rochelle the capital of French Protestantism.<br><br> Françoise de Rohan, lady-in-waiting to her cousin Jeanne d'Albret, Queen of Navarre, will guide you through the streets of La Rochelle, which became a refuge for prominent Protestant leaders. Among other sites, you will visit the Protestant temple and the cloister of the White Ladies, the courtyard of the House of Henri II, and the city's shopping streets.<br><br> It will take you back to a key, though little-known, period in the Protestant history of La Rochelle, the interlude from 1568 to 1571, by telling you about the repercussions on the daily life of the city under the control of these Protestant leaders.<br><br> <b>Please note:</b><br><br> Small group tours for adults and children over 8 years old.<br> The exact meeting place will be mentioned on your voucher after purchase.<br> <b>Proof of age will be required for the under-25 student rate. In the heart of La Rochelle, the capital of French Protestantism, guided by Françoise de Rohan in period costume.</b>.

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Name: BilletReduc FR

Category: Leisure | Guided Tours, Excursions

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