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La Rochelle

France

La Rochelle

Coastal location with islands, sandy beaches and sleepy fishing villages. The rich history of this harbour town has always been inseparable from the Atlantic. From the old port, the first French colonialists left for Canada in the 15th century. Fantastic watersports facilities (sailing, surfing) along the Atlantic coast. A friendly student town.

City Sights

Aquarium

Don’t miss the bull sharks

Grosse Horloge

Gothic style clock tower

Hotel de Ville

Gothic wall and Renaissance style courtyard

Île d'Aix

Blissful beaches and care-free silence

Musee des Automates

300 automated dolls

How to get there

Nearest airport:

La Rochelle
Bordeaux (2 hours by train)
Nantes (2 hours by train)
Paris (3 hours by train)

Rail connections:

La Rochelle, Bordeaux and Nantes (2 hours by train)
Paris (3 hours by train)

Population

125 000

Time Zone

GTM +1

Local Currency

EUR

Livingcosts

  • Bus ride: 1.30 EUR
  • CD: 15-20 EUR
  • Clubbing: 10-15 EUR
  • Soft drink: 1 EUR
  • Coffee: 1,50 EUR
  • Dinner: 30 EUR
  • Fast food: 3-8 EUR
  • Movie: 6-8 EUR
  • Pocket money: 150 EUR