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La Rochelle
La Rochelle is on the western coast of France, in the Charente-Maritime department.
La Rochelle is certainly among the most attractive port towns of France. The highlight of the town is the old harbour, a lovely part of the town - very picturesque with its two monumental towers either side of the entrance, through which you can watch the boats enter.
The old town is also very well preserved / restored, dating mostly from the 17th and 18th centuries. The main shopping street especially has many fine buildings, but you will also need to explore many of the side streets in this part of the town.
The harbour is not surprisingly well supplied with fish restaurants, and before dinner the walls of the old town are a popular and pleasant place for an evening promenade.
There is a large beach in the town, but don't miss the adjacent park - a very well kept and maintained park. Then if you want to be part of the jet-set, head a couple of kilometres south to Port des Minimes, where you can speculate on how expensive the yachts were and mix with the rich and beautiful.
Boat trips to nearby islands are popular - including trips to Fort Boyard (well known among French people because of a television 'action quiz' that is filmed there).
The very popular Ile de Ré is just north of the town.
La Rochelle: tourist information, map, travel plans and gites
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[La Rochelle] Residence Maeva Centre: Residence totaly renovated; Residence with swimming pool ; In the heart of the town; ;
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Places to visit - La Rochelle
Some of the closer places are listed below (distances from La Rochelle are approximate and direct - as the crow flies. Only places listed on the france this way site are shown!)
- Ile-d'Aix Small fortified island at 16 km
- Ile d'Oleron Island! at 33 km
- La Flotte-en-Re Most beautiful village at 19 km
- Rochefort 17th century new town at 31 km
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