La Rochelle is a seaport on the Atlantic coast of France and the capital of the Charente-Maritime. Medieval towers guard its old harbour, and its limestone buildings have earned it the nickname la ville blanche, the white city.
A first look at La Rochelle
Chain Tower
The smallest of the harbour towers, from which a chain once closed the port entrance, with an exhibition inside.
Charruyer Park
The largest park in the city centre, 40 hectares of green strip with a small animal park, open 24 hours.
Great Clock Gate
The Gothic city gate and clock tower where the Old Port quay meets the old streets.
La Rochelle Aquarium
One of the largest private aquariums in Europe, with about 600 species in themed areas from the Atlantic to the tropics.
Central Market
The covered market hall, open every morning all year, with oysters, cheese and local products.
Concurrence Beach
The town beach in the city centre next to the Lantern Tower, supervised in July and August.
Bar André
A brasserie on the Old Port since 1947, at the foot of the two towers, serving seafood platters and oysters.
Christopher Coutanceau
A gastronomic seafood restaurant on the Concurrence beach facing the Atlantic, open Tuesday to Saturday.
Ernest Glacier
An ice-cream parlour on rue du Port with many flavours, canelé ice cream and homemade cones.
La Kase
A bistro in a pedestrian street near the Chain Tower with creative seafood cooking; closed Monday and Tuesday.
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