Sea shuttle 
Croisière Océane 
Croisière Inter Iles 
Yellow Bicycles 
Town Hall 
New Aquarium 
Maritime Museum 
Les Minimes Marina 
Sailing School 
Parks 
Seaside walk
A trip by Sea Shuttle
Bus de Mer
A regular shuttle boat "Le Passeur" sails between the old port (leaving right in front of the hotel) and 'Les Minimes' marina. It will take you to the largest marina in Europe and 'Les Minimes' beach in 15 minutes.
Tariff per crossing : 1.50 €
Tariff in July and August : 1.70 €
Le Passeur
Another short sea shuttle trip from one side of the old port to the other takes you to the Multimedia library and the new Aquarium.
Tariff : 0.60 €
Free for the children under 5.
A regular shuttle boat "Le Passeur" sails between the old port (leaving right in front of the hotel) and 'Les Minimes' marina. It will take you to the largest marina in Europe and 'Les Minimes' beach in 15 minutes.
Tariff per crossing : 1.50 €
Tariff in July and August : 1.70 €
Le Passeur
Another short sea shuttle trip from one side of the old port to the other takes you to the Multimedia library and the new Aquarium.
Tariff : 0.60 €
Free for the children under 5.
Cruises with the company 'Les Croisières Océanes'
Discover the famous Fort Boyard on high-speed motor launches (150 passengers).
This 90 - 120 minute cruise sails around Fort Boyard, giving guided commentaries and views of Aix,
Oléron and Ré Islands without stopping over. Day or half-day stopover trips to Aix Island leave from La Rochelle every morning.
Cruises with the company 'Les Croisières Inter Iles'
Take a cruise which tells you of the history and current use of Fort Boyard while playing a selection of music
from Louis XIV's time until today's television game show theme " The Keys of Fort-Boyard".
This cruise sails right around Aix Island and by Fort Boyard. It stops off at Aix Island.
This cruise sails right around Aix Island and by Fort Boyard. It stops off at Aix Island.
The Yellow Bicycles
See La Rochelle by bicycle, it is more beautiful!
To visit the city thoroughly, leave your car in the
car park and take a bicycle.
Discover the charms of the old city in a very
pleasant way.
You can select a cycle from the various sizes and armed with a guide of the cycle tracks from the Tourist Information Office, you can cycle La Rochelle in complete safety.
You can select a cycle from the various sizes and armed with a guide of the cycle tracks from the Tourist Information Office, you can cycle La Rochelle in complete safety.
The Town Hall
The town hall is one of the main monuments of La Rochelle it has probably occupied this site in the heart of
the city for 600 years. It is in the centre of the city's arcaded streets, pedestrian malls and historic buildings.
The New Aquarium
Dream, understand and learn about the sea.
A visit to the new aquarium can be compared to a discovery trip, whether you prefer a study trip or a pleasure trip is up to you. From the moment you enter the aquarium, you will be delivered into the depths of the ocean. You will be guided by the magic of the oceans through the 65 pools.
A visit to the new aquarium can be compared to a discovery trip, whether you prefer a study trip or a pleasure trip is up to you. From the moment you enter the aquarium, you will be delivered into the depths of the ocean. You will be guided by the magic of the oceans through the 65 pools.
The Maritime Museum
Rush yourself into the wind-tunnel gale, board the trawler
"Angoumois" as a crew member, play cruise passengers in the
76 meters long frigate "France I".
Then, stroll along the ancient cobbled quays and dream in front
of the classic yachts flotilla or Bernard Moitessier's ketch
"Joshua".
In the former fish market, discover the work of marine
carpenters, fishermen, wholesale fish traders, bosuns, divers,…
'Les Minimes' Marina
In addition to being the largest Atlantic
Coast marina in Europe (with 3,500 berths)
'Les Minimes' has pleasure sailing activities,
a congress centre, shopping facilities,
residential buildings, sports and leisure
activities, the university and a beach. All this
makes 'Les Minimes' a mini seaside resort.
Every year, in September, 'Les Minimes' hosts a very popular marine trade fair called 'Le Grand Pavois' which attracts a large number of professionals and pleasure sailing lovers.
Every year, in September, 'Les Minimes' hosts a very popular marine trade fair called 'Le Grand Pavois' which attracts a large number of professionals and pleasure sailing lovers.
Sailing School
HOBIE CAT ADVENTURES
Training courses, competitions and a year round sailing club..
Tel/Fax : 05 46 50 55 84
Training courses, competitions and a year round sailing club..
Tel/Fax : 05 46 50 55 84
Parks
A very large park surrounds La Rochelle. Along its many walks and cycle tracks you will discover brooks,
children's playgrounds, animal centres, mini golf and pony rides.
A Seaside Walk
From the beach you can follow the coast through parks,
the mall, beside the casino to 'Port Neuf' bay,
and the Richelieu tower.
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The major events
Du 28 juin au 8 juillet : Festival International du Film Du 12 au 17 juillet : Francofolies (Festival de Chansons d'Expression Française et Francophone) Du 18 au 23 septembre : Le Grand Pavois, salon nautique à Flots |
