La Rochelle is a seaside town located in eastern France in the department of Charente Maritime. Touristic, the city is very lively whatever the time of the year. Many entertainments inside and outside are set up.
We suggest you to discover La Rochelle and its different districts through images:
La Rochelle - vieux Port
This is the meeting place for gourmets and those who love brunch. If you are looking for a restaurant or a well located bar, this is the place to go ! The panorama with the two towers is breathtaking...
Le Gabut - La Rochelle vieux port
Located on the old port, the district of "Le Gabut" is seen from afar with its colorful buildings. Grafiti also adorn some walls. The joy of living and the good mood reign at this place!
The old city
If you go for a walk into the streets behind the old port, you will discover a whole new atmosphere: that of passersby who flank in front of shop windows or who admire the old buildings still intacts...
"Les Minimes" port
Another emblematic and old district of the city of La Rochelle : the port of "Les Minimes" and its hundreds of pleasure craft masts following the movement of the winds. A balet pleasant to observe at any time of the day. It is also from this port that we reach the sandy beach of "Les Minimes" and that we are closer to the lighthouse.
"Promenade Léo Ferré"
This walk near to the university district joins the port of "Les Minimes". The "Léo Ferré promenade" has a magnificent panorama from which you can see Fort Boyard. Is is also a place of relaxation and sport place. A breath of fresh air where you breathe the sea air for an invigorating ride...
Or else, its History :
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