La Rochelle has always looked out over the ocean! Take a stroll around the Old Port to admire the three towers, impressive remnants of the town's rich history. Over the centuries they've seen many an explorer set off to sea. And don't miss out on the internationally-renowned Aquarium or the annual Les Francofolies music festival.
The best way to discover the town is to amble through the arcades and streets, stopping at the markets with their local produce or the creative designer boutiques.
Wait no longer to go and get a taste of La Rochelle and all its charms.
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From the peaks of the Pyrenees to the Marais Poitevin canals via the wharfs of Bordeaux, the beaches of the Atlantic to the shores of Lake Vassivière near Limoges, Nouvelle-Aquitaine is full of fascinating, entertaining stories that will amuse one and all.