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La Rochelle - Wikipedia
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.
La Rochelle | France, History, Map, & Facts | Britannica
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.
15 Best Things to Do in La Rochelle (France) - The Crazy Tourist
2021年4月23日 · La Rochelle’s Old Port, guarded by its medieval towers, is one of the most magnificent urban sights in France. Those towers are open to visitors and brim with 600 years of history.
Visit La Rochelle: Top 15 things to do and see - Voyage Tips
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!
La Rochelle city guide - essential visitor information in English
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 - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
La Rochelle is a coastal city in southwestern France and capital of the Charente-Maritime department. It has been a center for fishing and trade since the 12th century, a maritime tradition that's reflected in its Vieux Port (old harbor) and huge, modern Les Minimes marina.
La Rochelle travel - Lonely Planet | France, Europe
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 – all rich reminders of its magnificent seafaring heritage.
Visiting La Rochelle, France in 2025: 12 Must-See Attractions
2024年7月23日 · La Rochelle is perfectly positioned for you to get out on the water and enjoy the stunning coastline, all 280 miles of it, with its idyllic beaches. Surrounded as it is by picturesque islands and inlets, a boat trip is the perfect way to explore.
La Rochelle tourism and travel guide - France This Way
La Rochelle is in the west of France - it is the prefecture (capital) of the Charente-Maritime department (general information: La Rochelle is 399 kilometres from Paris). Most visitors will arrive by car typically from a channel ferry ports such as Saint Malo, Caen or Cherbourg, a drive af about 4-5 hours.
La Rochelle travel guide - France This Way
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.