Exploring the Charente-Maritime, France
The Charente-Maritime department of France welcomes millions of visitors each year including over 33 million overnight stays. Will you be one of them?
The department in numbers:
102,000 hectares of forests
5300 km of hiking paths
460 km of coastline
200+ Romanesque churches
91 beaches
85 museums
42 marinas
4 islands
... and that's just the beginning. Come along on a virtual visit to France's Atlantic coast via my video and blog:
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Top 10 Coastal Towns In France - 4K (Travel Video)
From the glamorous shores of the Côte d'Azur to the rugged, windswept coasts of Brittany, France's coastal towns are as diverse as they are captivating. Uncover a tapestry of breathtaking vistas, historical treasures, and culinary delights. Whether you're seeking the chic beachside resorts or the quaint, timeless fishing villages, get ready to immerse yourself in the effortlessly sophisticated and richly cultural tapestry that defines the French coastal experience. Here's a look at the best coastal towns to visit in France
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Honfleur
01:59 - Villefranche-sur-Mer
02:51 - Antibes
03:54 - La Rochelle
04:43 - Menton
05:36 - Marseille
06:31 - Saint-Tropez
07:22 - Deauville
08:24 - Cannes
09:13 - Nice
La Rochelle, France - Please subscribe for more scenic and travel videos
La Rochelle is a coastal city located in western France, in the region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. It is situated on the Bay of Biscay, at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, and is known for its historic harbor, picturesque Old Town, and beautiful beaches.
La Rochelle has a long and rich history, dating back to the Middle Ages when it was an important trading port. Today, it is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world with its charming cobblestone streets, impressive architecture, and vibrant cultural scene.
Some of the city's top attractions include the historic Vieux Port (Old Port), the stunning Gothic-style Saint-Nicolas Tower, the 14th-century Tour de la Chaine, and the Musée Maritime, which offers a fascinating look at the history of seafaring in the region. La Rochelle is also famous for its delicious seafood, particularly oysters, which are harvested from nearby Marennes-Oléron.
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Les 5 destinations incontournables de Poitou-Charentes
Découvrez les 5 destinations phares de Poitou-Charentes : La Rochelle, la côte atlantique et ses îles, le Marais poitevin, Cognac et Poitiers-Futuroscope.
Que ce soit pour des vacances en famille, entre amis ou en couple, pensez Poitou-Charentes !
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Discover France's Regions - Best of Île de Ré at the Atlantic Coast
Île de Ré, close to La Rochelle, is one of the sunniest places in France and famous for its sea salt - especially the fleur de sel.
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At the atlantic coast on ile de Ré there are still a lot of salt gardens that are cultivated manually. Different types of salt that can be harvested and are sold as well on the local markets. The beautiful French island turns in a touristic spot in summer, but still keeps its charme.
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La Rochelle, France Vlog | Places to Visit and Food to try!
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This is my La Rochelle Vlog, we will be spending a Weekend in La Rochelle. During our visit in La Rochelle, we visitied the 3 towers of La Rcohelle: Saint Nicholas Tower, Tower of Chains and The Lantern Tower. We visited the La Rochelle Aquarium. We ate ice cream from Ernest le Glacier.
We also did the Fort Boyard Boat Tour!
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Dompierre-sur-Mer campsite 👎| La Rochelle | Road Trip Europe # 9
Part 9 of our Road Trip Europe and we find ourselves in the region of La Rochelle on a campsite near Dompierre-sur-Mer. After having traversed La Rochelle centre itself and determined that the campsite there was full (due to a large live music event) we fell back on 'plan B'. After having visited the very impressive aquarium - of course.
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Plan B was a campsite a little further inland in the village of Dompierre-Sur-Mer. A pretty cool little camping that has a focus on silence (except for kids playing) and an appreciation of the surrounding nature. A pretty cool ablution block but little else in the form of a view or a swimming pool.
Sadly I was not impressed with the €10 'booking fee' charged on top of the €19 camp pitch, simply because I phoned to check if they had space... If the campsite was very busy - no problem. But it was barely half-full... Not much else to report...
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les rues de La Rochelle - French region
les rues de La Rochelle
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Come and enjoy a family walk, the goal is to give you an overview of these cities
in case you want to go there, live there as a student, it will give you a glimpse of the view.
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Visit a street you've never seen before and see how safe these areas are.
It's about discovering beautiful regions to visit in France to start
Come and enjoy a stroll with the family, the objective is to give you an overview of these cities
in case you want to go there, live there as a student, it will give you a glimpse of the view.
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Venez profiter d'une balade en famille, le but est de vous donner une vue d'ensemble de ces villes au cas où vous voudriez vous y rendre, y vivre en tant qu'étudiant, cela vous donnera un aperçu de la vue.
Visitez une rue que vous n'avez jamais vue auparavant et voyez à quel point ces zones sont sûres.
Il s'agit de découvrir de belles régions à visiter en France pour commencer
Venez profiter d'une balade en famille, l'objectif est de vous donner un aperçu de ces villes au cas où vous voudriez y aller, y vivre en tant qu'étudiant, cela vous donnera un aperçu de la vue.
Quartier coloré du Gabut (La Rochelle)- French region
Quartier coloré du Gabut (La Rochelle)
Roote 4k It's discovering beautiful regions to visit in France to start
Come and enjoy a family walk, the goal is to give you an overview of these cities
in case you want to go there, live there as a student, it will give you a glimpse of the view.
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Visit a street you've never seen before and see how safe these areas are.
It's about discovering beautiful regions to visit in France to start
Come and enjoy a stroll with the family, the objective is to give you an overview of these cities
in case you want to go there, live there as a student, it will give you a glimpse of the view.
Roote 4K C'est découvrir de jolies régions à visiter en France pour commencer
Venez profiter d'une balade en famille, le but est de vous donner une vue d'ensemble de ces villes au cas où vous voudriez vous y rendre, y vivre en tant qu'étudiant, cela vous donnera un aperçu de la vue.
Visitez une rue que vous n'avez jamais vue auparavant et voyez à quel point ces zones sont sûres.
Il s'agit de découvrir de belles régions à visiter en France pour commencer
Venez profiter d'une balade en famille, l'objectif est de vous donner un aperçu de ces villes au cas où vous voudriez y aller, y vivre en tant qu'étudiant, cela vous donnera un aperçu de la vue.
La Rochelle centre ville - French region
La Rochelle centre ville
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Come and enjoy a family walk, the goal is to give you an overview of these cities
in case you want to go there, live there as a student, it will give you a glimpse of the view.
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Visit a street you've never seen before and see how safe these areas are.
It's about discovering beautiful regions to visit in France to start
Come and enjoy a stroll with the family, the objective is to give you an overview of these cities
in case you want to go there, live there as a student, it will give you a glimpse of the view.
Roote 4K C'est découvrir de jolies régions à visiter en France pour commencer
Venez profiter d'une balade en famille, le but est de vous donner une vue d'ensemble de ces villes au cas où vous voudriez vous y rendre, y vivre en tant qu'étudiant, cela vous donnera un aperçu de la vue.
Visitez une rue que vous n'avez jamais vue auparavant et voyez à quel point ces zones sont sûres.
Il s'agit de découvrir de belles régions à visiter en France pour commencer
Venez profiter d'une balade en famille, l'objectif est de vous donner un aperçu de ces villes au cas où vous voudriez y aller, y vivre en tant qu'étudiant, cela vous donnera un aperçu de la vue.
Les Minimes Beach | Explore La Rochelle's Best-Kept Treasure 🌊✨#larochelle
Les Minimes Beach, Sun, Sand, and Secrets, Explore La Rochelle's Best-Kept Treasure. Discover the magic of Les Minimes Beach in La Rochelle, where the sun meets the sea in perfect harmony. #LaRochelle #FranceTravel #HiddenGem #SummerVoyage #TravelVlog #FrenchCoast #HistoricCities #TravelDiscovery #explorefrance
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One day in Saintes and Rochefort - day trip from La Rochelle
On one of the days when we stayed in La Rochelle we decided to visit two nearby cities - Saintes and Rochefort. We only had one day for both cities and to do the justice to both of them you need to spend there much more time than that!
The cities are very different, but both are absolutely lovely and are definitely worth the visit!
Let's go!
And, as usual, quoting Wikipedia:
Saintes (French: [sɛ̃t]) is a commune and historic town in western France, in the Charente-Maritime department of which it is a sub-prefecture, in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Its inhabitants are called Saintaises and Saintais.[2] Saintes is the second-largest city in Charente-Maritime, with 26,470 inhabitants in 2008. The city's immediate surroundings form the second-most populous metropolitan area in the department, with 56,598 inhabitants. While a majority of the surrounding landscape consists of fertile, productive fields, a significant minority of the region remains forested, its natural state.
In Roman times, Saintes was known as Mediolanum Santonum. During much of its history, the name of the city was spelled Xaintes or Xainctes.
Primarily built on the left bank of the Charente River, Saintes became the first Roman capital of Aquitaine. Later it was designated as the capital of the province of Saintonge under the Ancien Régime. Following the French Revolution, it briefly became the prefecture of the department (then called Charente-Inférieure) during the territorial reorganization of 1790, until La Rochelle was designated and superseded it in 1810.[3] Although it only had the status of a subprefecture,[N 1] Saintes was allowed to remain the judicial center of the department. In the late 19th century, Saintes was chosen as the seat of the VIIIth arrondissement of the Chemins de Fer de l'État, railways, which enabled an era of economic and demographic growth.
Today, Saintes remains the economic heart of the center of the department, and it is an important transportation hub.[4] A few major industrial businesses operate (in electronics, rail repair, construction of hoists). The city's commerce and service sector is large, featuring the headquarters of Coop Atlantique, and administrative functions of state, courts, and legal services; banks, schools, and a hospital. Beyond this, property maintenance, retail, and tourism sectors provide large numbers of jobs.
Because of its noteworthy Gallo-Roman, medieval and classical heritage, Saintes is a tourist destination. It has been a member of the French Towns and Lands of Art and History since 1990.[5] It has several museums, a theater, cinemas, and organizes numerous festivals.[6] A European center of musical research and practice is in its Abbaye aux Dames.[7]
Rochefort (/ˈroʊʃfɔːrt/), also known as Rochefort-sur-Mer (French pronunciation: [ʁɔʃfɔʁ syʁ mɛʁ]), is a commune in southwestern France, a port on the Charente estuary. It is a sub-prefecture of the Charente-Maritime department. In December 1665, Rochefort was chosen by Jean-Baptiste Colbert as a place of refuge, defence and supply for the French Navy. The Arsenal de Rochefort served as a naval base and dockyard until it closed in 1926.
In September 1757, Rochefort was the target of an ambitious British raid during the Seven Years' War.
Another infrastructure of early Rochefort from 1766 was its bagne, a high-security penal colony involving hard labour. Bagnes were then common fixtures in military harbors and naval bases, such as Toulon or Brest, because they provided free labor. During the Jacobin period of the French Revolution (1790–95), over 800 Roman Catholic priests and other clergy who refused to take the anti-Papal oath of the Civil Constitution of the Clergy were put aboard a fleet of prison ships in Rochefort harbour, where most died due to inhumane conditions.
Off Rochefort, from the island of Île-d'Aix where he had spent several days hoping to flee to America, Napoleon Bonaparte surrendered to Captain F. L. Maitland aboard HMS Bellerophon, on 17 July 1815, ending the Hundred Days.
Rochefort is a notable example of 17th-century ville nouvelle or new town, which means its design and building resulted from a political decree. The reason for building Rochefort was to a large extent that royal power could hardly depend on rebellious Protestant La Rochelle, which Cardinal Richelieu had to besiege a few decades earlier. Well into the 20th century, Rochefort remained primarily a garrison town. The tourist industry, which had long existed due to the town's spa, gained emphasis in the 1990s.
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🇫🇷 Is La Rochelle's Aquarium worth the entry fee? 💰💰💰
Want to find out if you should visit the aquarium in La Rochelle, France? We visited so you don't have to. In this video we take you around the tourist attraction and show you if you should put this on your top 10 list of things to do when visiting La Rochelle or France.
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The Aquarium La Rochelle, also known as Aquarium La Rochelle - La Cité de la Mer, is a popular marine science center and aquarium located in La Rochelle, a picturesque coastal city in southwestern France. It is one of the largest private aquariums in Europe and offers a fascinating glimpse into the underwater world. Here are some key details about the Aquarium La Rochelle:
Location: The aquarium is situated in the historic harbor of La Rochelle, making it easily accessible to visitors. It is located on the city's waterfront, near the Old Port (Vieux Port) and the Maritime Museum.
History: The Aquarium La Rochelle was opened to the public in 2001. It was designed to be an educational and entertaining facility, showcasing the rich diversity of marine life found in the Atlantic Ocean and other oceans worldwide.
Exhibits: The aquarium features a wide range of marine life, including over 600 species of fish, invertebrates, and marine mammals. Visitors can explore various thematic exhibits and tanks that depict different underwater ecosystems, from local species found in the Bay of Biscay to tropical and polar environments.
Highlights: Some of the main attractions at the Aquarium La Rochelle include a large shark tank, a sea turtle rehabilitation center, a touch pool where visitors can interact with some marine creatures, and a spectacular cylindrical tank that allows visitors to be surrounded by a 360-degree view of marine life.
Educational Programs: The aquarium is committed to promoting marine conservation and offers educational programs and workshops for school groups and visitors of all ages. They aim to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the oceans and their inhabitants.
Research and Conservation: The Aquarium La Rochelle is involved in several conservation initiatives, such as breeding programs for endangered species and research on marine ecosystems. They also support efforts to rehabilitate injured or stranded marine animals, like sea turtles.
Visitor Experience: The aquarium is designed to provide an immersive and educational experience for visitors of all ages. It is a great destination for families, school groups, and anyone interested in marine life and the oceans.
Accessibility: The Aquarium La Rochelle is wheelchair accessible, making it suitable for individuals with disabilities.
La Rochelle, in addition to its aquarium, is a charming coastal city known for its historic architecture, vibrant waterfront, and a rich maritime history. Visitors to the city often combine a visit to the Aquarium La Rochelle with exploring the city's other attractions and enjoying its coastal ambiance.
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ILE DE RE TRAVEL GUIDE// Ars-en-Re, Phare des Baleines, Marais Salants, Chateliers Abbey, Oysters
A windswept island just off the French Atlantic Coast, Île de Ré is one of the most charming spots to visit in France, and not just because of the stunning scenery!
Many people opt to go camping on the island to get in touch with nature and get away from it all. With this being said, most of the island’s main attractions can easily be seen over the course of a day if that’s all the time you have to explore. Here’s your guide to the best things to do in Île de Ré.
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- Phare des Baleines
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- Salt Marshes
- Saint-Martin-de-Re
- Oysters
- Abbaye des Chateliers
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Charente-Maritime - Les 100 lieux qu'il faut voir
Appréciée pour ses plages, la Charente-Maritime possède un patrimoine d’une richesse insoupçonnée. De La Rochelle à l’île de Ré, jusqu’à Talmont-sur-Gironde, voyage inattendu en pays charentais.
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First Time in FRANCE! Ile de Re, BETTER Than The FRENCH RIVIERA? (travel guide)
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La plage de la rochelle - French region
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Come and enjoy a family walk, the goal is to give you an overview of these cities
in case you want to go there, live there as a student, it will give you a glimpse of the view.
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Visit a street you've never seen before and see how safe these areas are.
It's about discovering beautiful regions to visit in France to start
Come and enjoy a stroll with the family, the objective is to give you an overview of these cities
in case you want to go there, live there as a student, it will give you a glimpse of the view.
Roote 4K C'est découvrir de jolies régions à visiter en France pour commencer
Venez profiter d'une balade en famille, le but est de vous donner une vue d'ensemble de ces villes au cas où vous voudriez vous y rendre, y vivre en tant qu'étudiant, cela vous donnera un aperçu de la vue.
Visitez une rue que vous n'avez jamais vue auparavant et voyez à quel point ces zones sont sûres.
Il s'agit de découvrir de belles régions à visiter en France pour commencer
Venez profiter d'une balade en famille, l'objectif est de vous donner un aperçu de ces villes au cas où vous voudriez y aller, y vivre en tant qu'étudiant, cela vous donnera un aperçu de la vue.
Île de Ré e île d'Oléron
Situata fra due stretti, il Pertuis Breton e il Pertuis d'Antioche, l'Île de Ré è un alternarsi di saline, pinete, vigneti, dune di sabbia ricoperte di sparto, spiagge sabbiose e villaggi dalle case bianche.
Saint-Martin-de-Ré, capoluogo dell'isola con fortificazioni del XVII secolo e un grazioso porto che invita al passeggio, è una tappa irrinunciabile.
La Flotte, Ars-en-Ré, La Couarde-sur-Mer, Rivedoux-Plage e Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré sono villaggi pittoreschi che offrono belle spiagge, luoghi ideali per fare un tuffo in mare
Al largo di Rochefort, quella di Oléron è la più grande isola della costa atlantica francese. Con un clima mite favorevole alla fioritura della mimosa, l'isola di Oléron invita il visitatore ad andare alla scoperta delle sue splendide spiagge di sabbia fine e delle sue belle foreste di pini marittimi.
L'isola di Oléron è famosa anche per l'allevamento delle ostriche.
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