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La Rochelle
One hour’s drive away from Royan, La
Rochelle is an excellent place to visit , either for a day, an afternoon
or just an evening at any time of the year. Travelling
from Royan, the simplest route to follow is to take the by-pass, leaving
at the exit for La Rochelle Centre and to continue following the signs
for the Centre and Parking du Vieux Port.
This car-park, at the foot of
the Lantern Tower, also called ‘the four Sergeants Tower’, is a good
departure point for all walks in the city.
The
Old Harbour and the Old districts Several hundred metres after leaving the car, you will arrive in the Old
Harbour area and there you will suddenly find the lively atmosphere of
La Rochelle. Several possibilities are open
to you.
If you are interested in the old
district, you can follow the quay up to the Big Clock Gate, Porte de la
Grosse Horloge, which was the entrance to the city from the harbour side,
and pass the gate to walk in the picturesque streets lined with arches,
la Rue du Palais, la Rue du Minage, la Grande Rue des Merciers,…
Lunch or dinner time If it is lunch or dinner time, plenty of choice between the
numerous restaurants located under the old arches and with large
terraces which descend to the promenade of the Quay Duperré.
These
heated terraces are very welcome during the sunny winter days or in the
spring.
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From
the Old Harbour to the Sailing harbour "Les Minimes"
One has only to walk alongside
the Old Harbour to arrive at the foot of the Saint Nicholas Tower, and
then follow the pier which leads towards the sailing harbour of "Les
Minimes".
As you walk along, you begin to understand the importance of
yachting for La Rochelle.
On the right-hand side, thousands of masts as
far as the eye can see and on the left, the numerous shipyards and the
businesses connected with the boats and their equipment.
web site of
the marina of La Rochelle
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After this hour of walking, you can choose to return to
the Old Harbour by either of two different routes.
You can take the ‘Sea Bus’ directly from the harbour of ‘Les
Minimes’, which will return you to the quay Duperré.
In winter, this
bus runs only during the weekends. |
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If you choose to return back on the same road,
you can take advantage of the views at the entrance of the Old Harbour
and the town.
You can, moreover, shorten the route by taking the 'electric
boat’ in front of the harbour which
is a boat shuttle service between the south bank and the quay Duperré. |
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The
Bridge of the Ré island and Châtelaillon-Plage |
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Before
leaving La Rochelle, you can go in the direction of La Pallice to look
at the Bridge of the island of Ré, 3 km long.
Beautiful panoramic views
of the bridge and the island can be seen from a "belvedere" or viewing point without having to cross the bridge and pass the toll gate. |
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On the way back towards Rochefort and Royan, you can have a short stop
by Châtelaillon-Plage, a dozen kilometres to the South of La Rochelle.
This seaside walk offers a magnificent view of the coast and the islands. |
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Ads by
Bernezac |
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Airotel Oléron
Campsite at
Le Chateau d'Oleron, the choice of beach and water sports,
family activities and the tranquillity of a wooded park. |
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Holiday
village "La Forêt"
Montendre-les-Pins, in a pine forest,
close to the vineyards and the coast |
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Camping Les Pins
Campsite at
Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, in a charming area. |
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Bonne Anse Chalets
Extensive hire fleet in 35 acres of
pine
forest,
4-star facilities, direct
access
to the
beach. |
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Palmyre Loisirs
Campsite, 4 stars. Universe of
sports and games, in a sunny pine forest. |
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Palmyre
Loisirs |
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Parc Club Les Charmettes
Everything on this Haven-owned park
has been prepared to make your holiday as enjoyable and as
relaxing as possible. |
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Ma Maison de Mer
Guest House, B&B,
situated in a fantastic location, 150m from the beach and 200m
from the town center. Open all year |
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Hotel Residence de Rohan
Charming house,
3 kms away from Royan in a unique environment.
By the sea,
direct access to
the beach
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Eldapi Vacances
Quiet and family campsite at Saint-Augustin-sur-Mer, between
Saint-Palais and La Palmyre. |
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Mer & Soleil d'Oléron
Four stars holiday
village club with mobile homes. A stone’s throw away from one of the finest
beaches on the Ile d'Oléron |
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Camping Les Vignes
Close to Royan
and La Palmyre,
in a quiet area, 10 minutes away
through woods from the beach of La Grande Côte.
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Activ' Loisirs Les Pins
Family campsite in Ronce les Bains, pine
forest, three heated indoor pools
from April to October. |
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Camping
L'Abri-Côtier
In
Saint-Nazaire-sur-Charente, close to Port-des-Barques and
Madam island, Rochefort, La Rochelle, island of
Oleron.
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Yukadi Village Le Logis
Le Logis,
under the warm Charente sun, 600 metres from the
sea and 10 km from Royan, much of it
situated in a pine forest |
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