La Rochelle - the most beautiful corner of France

There are quite a few corners in France - stunning and alluring, suitable for excursions and a wonderful holiday. Among the extraordinarily attractive places, it is worth mentioning the city located in the New Aquitaine region. This city is called beautifully and sonorously - La Rochelle, and is located in the western part of France and its atmosphere is saturated with Atlantic winds. The old and very important port for the region attracts with a cozy harbor, and its outlines are surrounded by old buildings, still strong an

d impressive. These are medieval fortresses, majestic towers, inspiring awe and pride in the significant past of the city, holding the defense for many centuries.
It is impossible to get acquainted with the sights of France in one day, as well as in a week, but you can see the maximum number of new places with the help of a rented car at one of the country's airports. For example, in Strasbourg you can rent a car from 17 euros per day, in Corsica - from 16 euros per day.

Picturesque Harbor and Ancient Port

The atmosphere of La Rochelle is saturated with salty air from the ocean, and its picturesque harbor is hidden in the sea holdings of the Bay of Biscay. The location of the city is the southwestern part, as well as the center of the Atlantic coast of France. The territory is dominated by a maritime and temperate climate with moderately warm summers and mild winters. The restaurant business is highly developed in the city, and the gastronomy of La Rochelle occupies a fairly high level of quality. Great seafood dishes are great deals at well-established restaurants, which also serve gourmet delicacies that wealthy citizens will not miss the opportunity to feast on. In the past, it was the largest and most important port of the French kingdom, but they cannot be called calm due to the change of power, and in a repeated sense. You can get here from anywhere in France on high-speed trains, and the cozy airport is designed for many options for flights around the world.

Attractions Worthy of Attention

• La Rochelle enchants with its old historic center, which has retained its grandeur and charm, and here you can see many old buildings, among which the town hall, created in the Middle Ages, deserves special attention. This building is decorated with a pretty clock tower and a bell under a faceted dome. It embodies with its appearance an example of Gothic and Renaissance architecture. The local architectural heritage is not limited to the city hall building alone, and you need to walk quite a bit to see the mansion-museum built in the late Middle Ages, as well as half-timbered houses that give an old look to the narrow streets.

• The port, covered with the spirit of antiquity and sea air, is liked by all tourists who come here, walking along the streets with many structures and buildings that are not tens, but hundreds of years old. Here you can see old houses - they bring the charm of Mediterranean France into the city panorama. The tower of St. Nicholas rises above the rest of the buildings and looks very powerful - like a fort of defense and holding the onslaught from enemy troops.

• The tower, which serves as an ancient Lighthouse, is admired for its majestic appearance and this rather powerful structure can be seen at the entrance to the harbor. The domed building, crowned with a spire, looks quite strong and imposing.

• Museums of La Rochelle - the opportunity to see the rich collections and museum exhibits. The Museum of Natural History contains many stunning ethnographic and naturalistic items, and also captivates and beckons with exhibition halls that present evidence of an interesting and significant past. The Museum of Fine Arts presents a large number of paintings created in the Late Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the Modern Age.

The charming historical center is full of ancient architectural monuments and walking through the streets guarantees the feeling of a real journey through historical eras - from the Middle Ages to the New Age.