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A must-see destination, La Rochelle has plenty to charm visitors. A port city par excellence with its four harbors, the Cité Blanche bewitches all those who set eyes on the sun-drenched white stone in which its buildings are constructed. The omnipresent ocean is the city's symbol, sweeping visitors' nostrils with its spray. Old stones also have their say in this landscape bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, where low-lying coasts, sheer cliffs and sandy shores alternate. International trade has given rise to a unique architectural mix, with a variety of influences from across the seas. Not far from the shore, the islands of Ré, Oléron and Aix form a natural barrier, preventing the ocean swell from disturbing the calm of the thousand-year-old city. Originally a fishing village founded in the Xᵉ century, it would take just two millennia for it to become a major port. Its dominance in maritime trade lasted until the 15th century. But its rebellious spirit was not to the King's taste, and it folded under Richelieu's siege in the 16th century. Despite the loss of its independence, La Rochelle has continued to grow economically over the centuries, thanks to its proximity to the ocean, and remains at the heart of maritime trade.

- La Rochelle train station: 9 minutes by car.
- La Rochelle-Île de Ré airport: 19 minutes away by car.