The beach is a fine place to visit no matter what time of year you are in this town. Obviously it is most popular...

The Place de la Liberte is the centre of this small coastal community. Surrounded by some of the best looking buildings in the community,...

This little town stands in the centre of a peninsular that has the great Atlantic Ocean both to its north and its south. It...

The parish church is a building that the people of this small town are extremely proud of. It has foundations that date back over...

The beach to the south of the town is a very popular place for both tourists and locals to go and bask in the hot...

On the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, this small forest is a beautiful area of greenery that has been allowed to stay as it has...

The main beach is situated to the south of the main town centre and stretches for a good distance along the interesting and at times...

The pleasure port at Jard sur Mer is a wonderful place to visit, protected by a large peninsular that stretches out into the Atlantic, it...

The local church is one of the most dominant monuments in this small seaside town. It was built many centuries ago and has been...

The grand chateau that stands at the heart of the community has for many centuries been one of the most recognisable and iconic pieces of...

The beach is one of the central draws to this little tourist resort on the west coast of France. It is a really lovely...

A little way out of the immediate historic town centre, this large public park is a particular favourite with local people. The land has...

Charruyer Park is one of the most centrally located public parks in the old town area of La Rochelle. The beautiful piece of public...

This church is a magnificent piece of ecclesiastical architecture. Built over a series of centuries, the great cathedral has benefited from the wealth of...

This delightful museum is housed in a fine old mansion house close to the centre of La Rochelle. The focus of the museum is...

The oldest part of La Rochelle is situated around the Vieux Port. This area still has a great deal of the original fortifications in...

La Rochelle is one of the most fashionable seaside towns and holiday resorts in France, so it is little wonder that it has an excellent...

One of several first class museums dedicated to history in La Rochelle, the Museum of the New World focuses on the age of discovery, when...

Rue du Palais has been one of the most important streets in the history of La Rochelle. It has always been a significant place...

The Tour de la Lanterne is also known as Tour des Quatre Sergents. It is named in memory of four local sergeants from the...