For the record, because both towns are related somehow, here's an exaggeratedly oldish picture of the original Rochelle.
That fabric must be dated from the 16th or 17th century. My own closest relative (mom herself) is seriously planning to retire over there. I don't really know why. I like Bordeaux much better. I like larger towns anyway.
But for the sake of secular education over here, la Rochelle is pictured as a real Protestant martyr here in France, and my mom just loves it.
The way it is...