Port La Rochelle

La Rochelle (Bordeaux), France

La Rochelle, a picturesque port city in southwestern France, sits on the stunning Bay of Biscay. It is a historic town that serves both as a seaport and the capital of the Charente-Maritime department. One of its main attractions is the charming 'Old Harbour' ('Vieux Port'), where visitors can enjoy top-quality seafood restaurants and take boat tours to explore nearby attractions like Ile d'Aix and the famous stone fortress, Fort Boyard. The town boasts a rich history and offers landmarks such as St-Louis Cathedral, Orbigny-Bernon Museum, and Museum d'Histoire Naturelle. The surrounding countryside is rural, with opportunities for boating in the marshy area Venise Verte and visiting the beautiful Ile de Re accessible via a sea bridge. La Rochelle port's modern cruise terminal, opened in 2012, welcomes ships of all sizes and provides convenient shuttle services to downtown.

Location

City: La Rochelle

Region: Charente-Maritime

Country: France

Coordinates: 46.1591° N, 1.1522° W