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History Exhibition
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Departmental Archives of Charente Maritime

La Rochelle

The staff here genuinely love helping you dig into the past. Whether you're tracing family roots or exploring rotating historical exhibitions, the archivists will happily guide you through centuries of Charente-Maritime records.

helpful archivists
genealogy research
rotating exhibitions
heritage discovery

Tips

🧠staff will "rack their brains to help us"
đź“…open to public during Heritage Day
🔍bring specific names or dates for faster results

Departmental Archives of Charente Maritime

35 Rue François de Vaux de Foletier, 17000 La Rochelle, France

+33 5 46 45 17 77

archives.charente-maritime.fr

Upcoming at Departmental Archives of Charente Maritime

Friday, Jun 12
Le décret d’abolition de l’esclavage - 1848

Le décret d’abolition de l’esclavage - 1848

June 12

Step into history with the original 1848 decree that abolished slavery in France. This free exhibition at the Archives DĂ©partementales displays the historic document and its legacy through carefully curated national archives.

Commémorations scolaires

Commémorations scolaires

June 12

Step through 1848 at this rare exhibition of original abolition documents. Handwritten decrees and colonial records bring France's emancipation moment vividly to life, a sobering glimpse into a pivotal historical turning point.

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