Location: La Rochelle
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What to do and see in La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine: The Best Free Things to do
Located on the Bay of Biscay, La Rochelle’s history mostly involved the sea; today it has a large pleasure-boat marina. Thus its heart is the picturesque "Vieux Port" ("Old Harbor"). The city retains a rich architectural heritage, and has an aquarium, attractive gardens and a natural-history museum. Book early for summer; mid-July in particular features Francofolies, a huge French music festival.
Restaurants in La Rochelle
1. Discover La Rochelle
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5.0 based on 75 reviews
It offer premium, English speaking tours of La Rochelle. It is the best way to discover all about La Rochelle, the region around it, exciting things to do and see and the food and drink specialities of the region.
2. Vieux Port
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4.5 based on 4,561 reviews
Reviewed By Ruth2000 - Warwick, United Kingdom
La Rochelle has a lot to offer, the best being its food. The restaurants, (especially seafood) are excellent, and there are lots to choose. We spent 2 weeks in the city, staying in an apartment close to the harbour. The covered central market, open in the mornings is excellent for fresh produce, cheese, fish, fruit and vegetables. Just the other side of the harbour away from the hundreds of cafes and restaurants is the moderately priced Carrefour (City) .... and buses can take to you easily to outlying places, like the Ile de Rei, Minimes, and Chatellian Plage. Everywhere near the Old Port is walking distance. Not a cheap place to be, but thoroughly worthwhile.
3. Chapelle Notre-Dame de l'Esperance
4. Parc Charruyer
5. Marche du Centre Ville
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4.5 based on 322 reviews
Reviewed By And2012S - Chantonnay, France
If you are coming to La Rochelle this is a must. The vast range of fresh products on offer is amazing. The market spills onto several streets and there is a lively bustling atmosphere. Large queues form for the most popular stores. However don’t leave it too late as the market tends to wrap up round about 1.00pm.
6. Porte de la Grosse-Horloge
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4.5 based on 254 reviews
Reviewed By hampshirerose2018 - Portsmouth, United Kingdom
This is the hub of the city. Good restaurants and close to most tourist spots. Walk around the harbour or just sit a while and watch the world.
7. Rue Sur-les-Murs
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4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By R4437GWrichards - Bracknell, United Kingdom
Linking the Tour de la chaine to the tour de la Lanterne this s the only remaining section of the mediaeval ramparts, offering views over the port and has some quaint houses along its length.
8. Cloitre des Dames Blanches
9. Port de Plaisance des Minimes
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4.5 based on 164 reviews
Avec 5000 places à flot, le port de plaisance de La Rochelle se distingue non seulement par sa taille (il est parmi les tout premiers à l'échelle mondiale) mais surtout par son engagement fort en matière de gestion environnementale et dans sa démarche Qualité : le confort des clients annuels comme des visiteurs est la priorité ! Vitrine touristique de la ville, le port de La Rochelle est aussi un acteur économique de premier plan, au coeur d'une "Nautical Valley" de plus de 160 entreprises dédiées au nautisme. Il contribue aussi à l'animation locale par un soutien aux structures nautiques et aux régatiers.
Reviewed By R4437GWrichards - Bracknell, United Kingdom
We have visited La Rochelle many times, and the weather was glorious when we were here in August 2019, on the way back from Spain. The restaurants and bars make this s superb place to while way a few hours by day and by night, when the ambiance gets livelier. You can hire a bike as we did, to best see the range of boats on view.
