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La Rochelle a seaside town in the western Loire



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The harbour and castle at La Rochelle


La Rochelle port picture

We find when visiting the town that the underground car park in the centre is best for the shops.

When you come up from the car park you are in a market with some of the best fresh food in France. The bread and the fresh chicken was the best we have tasted.

Just across the road are the main shopping streets you will need a day to get round them all.


Lighthouse and marina La Rochelle

lighthouse la rochelle picture


La Rochelle a French town  picture

La Rochelle was a small fishing village but a yachting mariner and tourist trade have turned it into a busy town. We holiday regularly in the Vendee Charente area of France, my son who lives in London likes to join us for a few days. He flies in from Stanstead London to La Rochelle about 40 mins and around £40 return flight good value when you consider the cost of driving.

The airport reminds me of a small private flying club but it dose the job. If you are in a car you are just 3 miles from the town centre or take the second turn on the left as you leave the airport and your on the motorway.

The Sealife centre

La Rochelle a French town sealife centre

La Rochelle has a pleasant harbour and cafe area my son should know he spent 7 hours there when i miscalculated the tine it took to drive from Calais.

In the port area you will find probably the best sea life centre in Europe it is open all year. This is interesting place to spend a few hours for all ages.

There is a large car park right in front of the building

The Best Western Angleterre & Champlain picture

A map of the town showing location of the Hotels

The Best Western Angleterre & Champlain is a comfortable hotel in the historical centre of the town close to the parks. It is located near the beach, gardens, and museums.

It is a renovated town house featuring antique furnishings, precious objects, and a quiet garden Hotel details






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