La Rochelle

Le Vieux Port This is the heart of eating and drinking to be found in La Rochelle. It is what you see on many of the postcards and is simply stunning. There are scores of restaurants and bars to chose from either looking on to the old port, or on the streets just running off it. Soak up the atmosphere in the evening with its street music and carnival like activities set in and around the harbour.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boat trips

Most boat trips leave from the Vieux Port. There are trips to all the Islands and Fort Boyard. They can be all day, half day or a couple of hours depending on your tastes and the destination you want. Choose from Fort Boyard, Ile de Re, Ile d’Aix, Ile d’Oleron and several others.

 

La Marche"

A true French market which is open every day apart from Sunday. On Wednesday and Saturday, the “Grande Marche” is held where the stalls spill out from Les Halles and spread down the adjoining streets. If you like fresh food, this is not to be missed as the fish, seafood, meat, vegetables and flowers are displayed to their best and the atmosphere is incredible.

Horse Drawn tours

There are guided tours every day in July and August except Sundays and bank holidays.Meet at the tourist office for a trip of 1 hour seeing the town by caleche, then half an hour on foot. Tariffs: Adult: 8 € - Child (4-12 years) and students: 6 €. Circuit back to the tourist office.

 

 

 

 Other places of interest & useful links:

Aqurium: http://www.aquarium-larochelle.com/index.php?  d_site=2

Le Musée des Automates: http://www.museeslarochelle.com/

Martime museum: http://www.museemaritimelarochelle.fr/contenu/,Accueil,131

Cognac: http://www.tourism-cognac.com/

Futuroscope: http://www.futuroscope.com/eng/index.php

La Palmyre Zoo: http://www.zoo-palmyre.com/index_flash.html

La Rochelle Tourist Info: http://www.larochelle-tourisme.com/

Marais Poitevin: http://www.marais-poitevin.fr/

Puy du Fou: http://www.puydufou.com/uk/

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