La Rochelle and its region, renowned worldwide for its marine industries, is also famous for its quality of life.

Four exceptional islands:

>  Ré : villages with white washed houses and alleys, typical ports… The island of Ré attracts jetsetters…Prestigious hotels and restaurants accommodate them.

> Aix: is only accessible by boat. A small crescent of land that enjoys both an exceptional heritage and wild nature.

> Oléron : the island of vast sandy beaches and sea food.
> Madame : a unique location, accessible from the continent only at low tide. A nature island.

The country of Cognac

Not so far from La Rochelle, Cognac has made France famous throughout the world: Grande Champagne, XO, Napoléon… Amateurs will discover prestigious products.

The “Bordelais”

Within a less than two-hour drive to Bordeaux are the greatest vineyards in the world, with more than 3000 “chateaux”, among them: Château Pétrus, Château Mouton Rotschild, Château Margaux, Château Latour, Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Haut-Brion, Château Cheval Blanc,…

Information:

La Rochelle Tourist Office :  www.larochelle-tourisme.com
Comité Départemental du Tourisme de la  Charente-Maritime: www.en-charente-maritime.com

> Restaurants :

It is said that La Rochelle has as many restaurants as there are days in a year…from the simple “bistro” to the most sophisticated restaurant, the choice is wide.
Local specialities offer a great variety of flavours to satisfy the most discerning gourmet: sea food and fish of course, dairy products, Pineau, Cognac…

> Hotels :

There are more than 1140 three- and four-star rated beds in and about La Rochelle. In town, on the neighbouring island of Ré, on the sea front, in the countryside, close to Cognac or near the Saintonge castles, hotels and master houses, there are plenty.

Hôtel de la Monnaie  La Rochelle