The d'Orbigny Museum had a special display of paintings, maps, artifacts, and descriptions of the "Siege of La Rochelle", which took place in 1628-1629. The city of 20,000 Hugeunots (Protestants) was surrounded by the troops under the control of Cardinal Richelieu and kept from getting any food or supplies. When the city surrendered, only 1500 were still alive. The defenses of the city were destroyed, and the remaining people had to renounce their religion or leave.