La Rochelle Cruise Guide
La Rochelle's delightful setting on France's Bay of Biscay coastline retains much of its historic appeal, notably the Old Harbour and the town centre, which is one of the best preserved on the Atlantic coast.
As well as its own attractions, La Rochelle also offers cruise visitors excellent opportunities for fascinating excursions into the surrounding countryside.
Sightseeing
Many visitors to La Rochelle head for Cognac, a little town known all over the world as the home of the brandy of the same name. For beaches, the nearby Ile de Ré is linked to the mainland by a road bridge.
Highlights
• Henri II's house
• Cathedral
• Maritime Museum
• Valois Château, the birthplace of Francis I
• Saintes, a picturesque market town
• Ile d'Oléron, France's largest island after Corsica
• Le Marais aux Oiseaux bird park
Tourist Information
Quai Georges Simenon 2, La Rochelle, France.
Tel: +33 5464 11468.
Website: www.holidays-la-rochelle.co.uk
Shopping
Best buys include Cognac and local porcelain from the town of Limoges. Additionally, lace, crystal glass, cheeses and, of course, wines, spirits and liqueurs are popular. There is a branch of the major French department store Galeries Lafayette.
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Tipping: A 12 to 15% service charge is normally added to the bill in hotels, restaurants and bars, but it is customary to leave small change with the payment.
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