Said by many to be the most beautiful port in France, La
Rochelle is definitely one of our favourite places to visit or stay.
Sit outside any of the countless cafe-bars
by the harbour and watch the world go by. Or explore the many attractions of the
town - the most famous of which are its twin towers guarding the harbour
entrance.
La Rochelle provides something for everyone, whether you want to sit
outside bars and watch people, eat in a wide range of restaurants, wander
around the old streets, visit museums and other attractions, walk in the
parks - or even sit on the beach !
Set around La Rochelle's Old Port, with its
famous twin towers, are a host of delights :
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port side bars and restaurants
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arcaded streets in the old town
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parks and gardens
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historical buildings such as the Hotel de Ville, Maison Henri II
or the Palais de Justice – as well as of course the Tours de la Chaine, la
Lanterne and St.Nicolas
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attractions such as the Aquarium
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museums of all sorts, including Musee des Beaux-Arts, Musee du
Nouveau Monde and the Musee Maritime
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and La Rochelle beach to relax on after a walk though the
sea-front parcs !
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| For a map of La Rochelle, showing the location of our
holiday accommodation studios
and places of interest in La Rochelle : |
click here |
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For more information about how easy it is to get
around La Rochelle - by foot, bike, rail or boat : |
click here |
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Hardly almost every month (every week in summer !)
brings another event or festival to La Rochelle - many of them absolutely free.
To see a summary of some of the main events : |
click here |
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To download a La Rochelle Tourist Board brochure :
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click here
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For general information about La Rochelle, try the following websites : |
La
Rochelle Tourist Office La
Rochelle Town Web Site Aquarium
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| For a video showing aspects of La Rochelle
(best turn sound off when you get to
the "talking heads" that French video makers seem to love !) |
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| and for those who are interested : |
gay friendly France
gay guide La Rochelle |
