La Rochelle

La Rochelle

Approximately 20 kms from the campsite, La Rochelle is most definately worth the visit...

The town :
La Rochelle is a town renowned for its trading, facing the ocean.
Take a stroll around the town centre and discover the arch covered streets starting from the Great Clock Tower.
During your visit to La Rochelle don't miss a visit to the  "La Tour des 4 sergents", "the House of Henri II", "Saint Sauveur Church", "The White Ladies' Cloister", St Louis Cathedral" and  " Chain Tower and St Nicolas  Tower"...

The port:
La Rochelle is the Atlantic city par excellence thanks to its 4 ports. 
The old port is the town's historic port, the two medieval towers which stand at the gates to the town have made it famous worldwide.

The Aquarium :
Located in the heart of La Rochelle, a visit to the Aquarium is a great day out for all the family.
Situated near the old port, it is one of the largest private aquariums in Europe.  It boasts over 12 000 animals and 600 different species.
Visit the Aquarium website  >>here