Heritage and tourism

A little history of the city of La Rochelle
La Rochelle, the first city of Charente-Maritime, rich in a superb architectural heritage linked to its maritime past, is seeing […]
Places to see in La Rochelle
All the arcaded streets: They crisscross the city between rue des Merciers and rue du Palais. La Rochelle is one […]
Walks around La Rochelle – The Charente coast
Châtelaillon-Plage (15 km from La Rochelle) Small seaside resort with modest villas but adorned with colorful and picturesque decorations. Fouras-les-Bains […]
Walks around La Rochelle – The monuments
The castles Buzay at la Jarne (10 km) Cramahé at Salles-sur-mer (13km) Both are large classic residences of the wealthy […]
Walks around La Rochelle – The towns of the Charente countryside
Rochefort-sur-mer (30 km) City with a strong port and maritime character on the banks of the Charente. Must see: The […]
Walks around La Rochelle – Nature walks
The Marais Poitevin (50 km), known as the “Green Venice”. Coulon and Arçais are small ports from which you can […]
Walks around La Rochelle – remote towns
Cognac (104 km) City of art and history. Visit the distilleries and cellars of cognac (wine brandy): Maison Rémy Martin […]
Islands near La Rochelle
Island of Re – How to get there? By car, bike or on foot: The bridge is open 24 hours […]