City

La Rochelle city centre

Population
125,000

Nearest airports
- La Rochelle (flights to 16 major cities in Europe)
- 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)

Main attractions
The sea and the harbour (fishing, sailing, historic harbour, working port). Historic buildings from the 15th to the 18th century, including the 16th century town hall and several medieval towers. Beautiful coastline, islands with nature reserves, beaches and 17th century forts. The vineyards of Cognac and Bordeaux (2 hours away by car).

Climate
Average temperature about 5°C in January, rainfall about 7 mm.
Average temperature about 24°C in July, rainfall about 4 mm.
Average sunshine: 91 hours in January, 302 hours in July.
A generally mild climate. Bring good walking shoes and clothes which protect you against the wind (e.g. a sailing jacket).

Cost of living

General expenditure
A full lunch in a restaurant costs about EUR 10.50
Lunch at Eurocentres costs about EUR 6.50
Eurocentres discount entrance to a cinema costs about EUR 4.90
Entrance to a theatre costs EUR 23
Entrance to a disco costs about EUR 15

Pocket money
EUR 160 per week as a minimum

Further information can be found on the following websites:

» www.larochelle.fr
» www.francofolies.fr
» www.larochelle-tourisme.com

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