La Rochelle (UK: / ˌlærɒˈʃɛl /, US: / ˌlɑːroʊˈʃɛl /, French: [la ʁɔʃɛl] ⓘ; Poitevin-Saintongeais: La Rochéle) is a city on the west coast of France and a seaport on the Bay of Biscay, a part of the Atlantic Ocean. It is the capital of the Charente-Maritime department.

2021年4月23日 · Lets explore the best things to do in La Rochelle: 1. Old Harbour. La Rochelle’s harbour is the first thing to see when you arrive, not just because it’s gorgeous, but it demonstrates the close relationship the city has always had with the ocean .

2025年1月13日 · La Rochelle, city, Atlantic seaport and capital of Charente-Maritime département, Nouvelle-Aquitaine région, western France, situated on an inlet opposite Ré Island. The city, which has straight, regular streets, a large park, and shady promenades on the sites of its old fortifications, grew considerably after 1946, especially to the west.

2023年8月6日 · Discover the 15 must see attractions in La Rochelle, France. I also give you itineraries to visit the city in 1, 2 or 3 days + a list of the best accommodations in town. All the points of interest and best places to visit, with my Best Tips for a memorable stay!

Known as La Ville Blanche (the White City), La Rochelle's luminous limestone facades glow in the bright coastal sunlight. One of France's foremost seaports from the 14th to 17th centuries, the city has arcaded walkways, half-timbered houses protected from the salt air by slate tiles, ghoulish gargoyles and a fabulous collection of lighthouses ...

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 …

Site officiel de La Rochelle Tourisme, votre port d’attache ! Brochures, hébergements, activités, agenda… l’essentiel pour un séjour réussi à La Rochelle.

2024年7月23日 · La Rochelle is famous for its well-preserved history and architecture, including the iconic medieval towers that once protected its port. It’s also known for its maritime heritage, having been one of the most important harbors in France during the Age of Sail.

La Rochelle is one of a number of provincial French cities that escaped the ravages of the 19th and 20th centuries, and have conserved their historic centres. While a new city has grown up round it, the historic centre of La Rochelle, standing on the edge of …

La Rochelle is on the western coast of France, in the Charente-Maritime department. France This Way review: La Rochelle is certainly among the most attractive port towns of France, and a very pleasant place to visit and to pass a few days as well as having easy access (by car) from the beach resorts and villages of the Ile-de-Ré.