La Rochelle
Essential step of the Atlantic facade, La Rochelle will offer you many possibilities, between sea and land, it is a place with a thousand facets.
Culture
A rich historical heritage :
A real open-air museum, the historic center of La Rochelle is full of architectural treasures: The Old Port, the streets of Arcades, the private mansions, the big Clock, the Henry II House, the Hotel de la Bourse, the Tower the lantern and St Nicolas, the courthouse, the Church of St Sauveur, St Louis Cathedral, the train station, the Cloister of the White Ladies...
Events :
La Rochelle is also known for its many events such as the Grand Pavois, the Cavalcade, the Jazz Festival between its two towers, the Francofolies which brings together international artists, the Salon du Chocolat...
Hobbies
La Rochelle is also full of many activities for adults and children alike : the beaches of the competition, minimal or head of the bay will welcome you for sunbathing and sea, the Aquarium, the amusement park Palmilud , the mini-golf courses, the Mervant zoo... and many inter-island cruises will delight young and old alike.
On the Road...
On the road to La Rochelle, you will find the city of Rochefort, the fluvial city, the royal building, the Hermione (reconstruction of the French warship in service from 1779 to 1793.), the Marine Museum, the Transporter Bridge...
But also several small villages that are worth a visit like Mornac-sur-Seudre, Port des Barques, Fouras, Châtelaillon beach...