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Which French town on the Atlantic coast is a well-known fishing, trading and pleasure port ? It is indeed La Rochelle, the town of south-west France located between the estuary of the Loire and the estuary of the Gironde. Protected by the islands of Ré and Oléron, La Rochelle is a prosperous city and an important place of world trade.
This is felt when you walk the streets of this millennial citadel. The medieval towers of the Old Port have become a great classic for postcard publishers, but there are many other well-known ones in the city center : the Saint-Nicolas tower, the Lanterne tower or the Chaîne... All have in common that they belonged to the fortified walls of La Rochelle, which was partially razed by Richelieu in the 17th century. Other periods have shaped the historic center, such as the Renaissance during which the Town Hall was built or the classic period to which one owes the building of the Chamber of Commerce.
La Rochelle is a destination renowned for the curists who like to frequent its swimming pools of sea water and its centers of thalassotherapy. This is not new since the seawater benefits were already being commercialized in the 18th century. Faced with the influx of swimmers and the departure of the military, beaches have gradually been developed to allow tourists to enjoy the seaside. This is the case of the beach of Concurrence, Minimes or That of Aytré who, at dusk, are flooded with a golden light and are ideally suited for walks as a lover or family. If you go to the beach of Minimes, you will probably have the chance to see the lighthouse at the end of the world, replica of another famous lighthouse located off Cape Horn and surprising by its unusual shape.
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Nathalie
20/08/2022
The mold shop in the port of Minimes, the press on the island of Aix, the maxi Lebanon in a quiet street of La Rochelle.
Christophe
06/08/2022
visit of the old port of la rochelle
Joel
03/10/2020
Discovery of the "V and B" (cellar, bar) in La rochelle.
Dominique
10/08/2020
The old town is very interesting, by boat bus it's nice.
Jean-marc
01/08/2020
Visit of the rope factory in Rochefort (30 km). Visit of the Poidevin marsh in Magné (50 km). Bicycle paths along the shoreline.
Fatima
18/07/2020
Visit the Island of Aix from the Pointe de la Fumée in Fouras. Reasonably priced boat to go on the island or to go around Fort Boyard at sea. You can swim on the Ile d'Aix, don't forget your swimsuit. Visit of two zoos, the one in La Palmyre located 80km from La Rochelle, and the one in Les Sables d'Olonne located about 100km away. The price of the zoos is attractive compared to those in IDF. Oysters and fried mussels can be tasted everywhere. Enjoy your stay
Karine
11/07/2020
Port des Minimes : very nice walk on the seawall. We stay there for hours strolling, watching the boats. Ile d'Aix to do and Ile de Ré (obviously).
Gaelle
29/12/2019
Aquarium to see, visit the Lantern Tower (next time we will visit the other 2). A beautiful, lively city with beautiful buildings and endless shops. Visit also Châtelaillon.
Joël
14/09/2019
As far as I am concerned, the city of La Rochelle is not unknown to me and I would like to confirm to new holidaymakers that this city is magnificent and that the activities are diverse and permanent. Everything is nearby and everyone can find something to suit them.
Annie
31/08/2019
Very pleasant city except that nearby car parks are not free.
Anne
17/08/2019
Use the buses!
Marie-noelle
17/08/2019
An address for good ice cream, waffles, pancakes, etc... "Le Transat" (towards the beach): very nice service!
Severine
10/08/2019
Take a 7-day Pass at €12.5 for transport and especially the unlimited sea bus!
Philippe
03/08/2019
"Le P'tit Admiral" is a good restaurant located on the old port next to the Chain Tower.
Claude
03/08/2019
Hello, I came to fish and swim, for the beach nothing to say, but for fishing there were no fish, quiet town.
Alexis
27/07/2019
The beach of the port of Les Minimes, the maritime museum, the Ferris wheel, the restaurant "La Boucherie", CGR cinema...
Ingrid
20/07/2019
Visit the aquarium of La Rochelle at night: it is cheaper and less crowded:)
Celine
20/07/2019
A restaurant run by the whole family, very generous, good products, reasonable prices, super friendly waiters: the "Bistrot Gourmand" on the port of La Rochelle.
Annie
20/07/2019
Night market every night.
Claude
20/07/2019
There are plenty of good restaurants in La Rochelle. We visited the maritime museum (with its boat the meteorological frigate "France 1"), we took the maritime shuttle to the island of Oléron: you will see, the "Fort Boyard", the Old Port and the city are magnificent... Without a car, bicycles are the kings. Shops, restaurants, entertainment are on the agenda.
Catherine
13/07/2019
Of course, you have to go to Ile de Ré for the island and its beaches. In La Rochelle, there is everything: no need for a car. There are many different places to land.
Jessica
13/07/2019
Think of the "city passes". To do: have an ice cream on the minimes in front of the fair, cheap and delicious.
Alain
13/07/2019
Restaurant "Iséo" (place de la Chaine) to recommend.
Eric
19/08/2017
Rent bikes to visit La Rochelle and enjoy the coastline. Visit the Ile de Ré. Boat trip.
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