La Rochelle - France
This vibrant port town was once the Atlantic gateway to France and today it's still a lively and
bustling centre.
La Rochelle is one of the best-preserved port towns in France and is home to remarkable
architecture, dating from as far back as the 14th century.
The three defensive towers - Tour de la Chaine (Vieux Port)
Tour St. Nicolas ( rue de l'Armide)
Tour de la Lanterne (rue sur les Murs)
Most visitors head straight for the Vieux Port at the heart of the city, which is lined with
seafood restaurants and smart boutiques, but rainy days are well spent in the town's
fascinating state-of-the Aquarium (Quai Louis Prunier)
Tel: 00 33 5 46 34 00 00
www.aquarium-larochelle.com
which houses plenty of local Atlantic fish and sea creatures, as well as some spectacular tropical
varieties.
If you fancy a day's excursion, why not take an island cruise to one of the town's
neighbouring isles, such as Lle d'Aix or the famous fortress island of Fort Boyard.
Tel: 00 33 8 25 13 55 00
www.inter-iles.com
bustling centre.
La Rochelle is one of the best-preserved port towns in France and is home to remarkable
architecture, dating from as far back as the 14th century.
The three defensive towers - Tour de la Chaine (Vieux Port)
Tour St. Nicolas ( rue de l'Armide)
Tour de la Lanterne (rue sur les Murs)
Most visitors head straight for the Vieux Port at the heart of the city, which is lined with
seafood restaurants and smart boutiques, but rainy days are well spent in the town's
fascinating state-of-the Aquarium (Quai Louis Prunier)
Tel: 00 33 5 46 34 00 00
www.aquarium-larochelle.com
which houses plenty of local Atlantic fish and sea creatures, as well as some spectacular tropical
varieties.
If you fancy a day's excursion, why not take an island cruise to one of the town's
neighbouring isles, such as Lle d'Aix or the famous fortress island of Fort Boyard.
Tel: 00 33 8 25 13 55 00
www.inter-iles.com
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