Cheap Flights To La Rochelle for Sunshine on the West Coast of France

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Jet2.com offer cheap flights to La Rochelle on the western coast of France. La Rochelle is a seaport situated on the Bay of Biscay and is considered, by some, to be the most unspoilt and attractive seaside town in France.

Its impressive harbour is flanked by two impressive lookout towers; Tour de la Chaine and Tour St-Nicolas and is lined with restaurants, bars and cafes, perfect for spending your break relaxing in the atmosphere of this traditional French town. You can also climb the towers for some impressive views of the ocean and the city. Definitely worth the climb!

Due to its location, La Rochelle receives as many hours of sunshine as the French Riviera so is the perfect holiday destination and being only 3hrs from Paris, is ideal for accessing the many fantastic regions and cities France has to offer. Find cheap flights to La Rochelle and other destinations in France including Paris, Chambery, Toulouse and Nice online with Jet2.com.

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Beaches in La Rochelle

For the best and cleanest beach in the area, take a trip to Les Minimes, a cosy little beach with a charm of its own.

Or for something a bit more spectacular, take a short bike ride over the bridge to the island Ile de Re where you will find squeaky clean sand and a peaceful, Mediterranean atmosphere. Sample the beaches of western France with a cheap flight to La Rochelle from Leeds Bradford or Edinburgh with jet2.com.

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Walking around La Rochelle

There are many fantastic walks located in and around the city including the Beach and Castle Walk which takes you to the south of La Rochelle. This walk between land and sea passes through varied countryside with marshland, fine sandy beaches and grasslands.

The Canal Walk in La Rochelle

Starting from the Old Harbour of La Rochelle or from Perigny, this walk reveals the flora and fauna along the Rompsay Canal banks as well as historical features in the communes of Dompierre sur Mer, Saint Rogatien and Sainte Soulle.

Book cheap flights to La Rochelle France to explore the beautiful and historic attractions of this fantastically French city.

The Harbour Walk in La Rochelle

The gateway to the Atlantic, the harbours of La Rochelle are packed full of all types of boats including pleasure crafts, fishing boats, cruisers and commercial shipping. From west to east, to the south of the Ile de Re bridge, the Harbour Walk goes past the Commercial Shipping Harbour of La Rochelle - la Pallice, the Port de Chef de Baie, the Vieux Port (Old Harbour) in the town centre and the Port des Minimes.

Many tourists and locals' preferred method of transport in La Rochelle is bike. There are many bike hire shops dotted throughout the city offering cheap or free bike hire for you to explore the city in your own time.

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Useful facts on La-Rochelle

Population: 78,000

Official Languages: French

Country: France

Currency: Euro (€)

Time Zone: GMT +1

Country Dialling Code: +33 (0) 5

Location: West coast of France

Museums: Dedicated to art, natural history, colonial trade with America, oceanography (aquarium), sailing, etc

Climate: Hot & sunny summers, temperatures up to 25 degrees C. Rain should be expected anytime

Getting About: Borrow a free bike by the harbour to explore the city

Useful information
Useful tel. no. for La-Rochelle

Emergency Number
(pan europe):
112

Emergency Number
(police / fire / ambulance):
112 / 17 / 18 / 15

Airport Information:(0)5 46 42 30 26

Taxis: 05 46 41 55 55

Tourist Office:
+33 (0) 5 46 41 14 68

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