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La Rochelle in the Charente is a gorgeous French city on the French Atlantic coast. It is surrounded by beautiful coast, white limestone and stunning vistas. La Rochelle is a favorite vacation spot for French people, but doesn't seem to be on a radar of a lot of American visitors. That's a mistake because it is usually sunny and has a mild oceanic climate.
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You could spend a whole week in La Rochelle and keep busy by exploring nearby islands such as Île de Ré and Île d'Oléron. Those are the easy ones because they both have a causeway to drive to them. You can even take a bus from La Rochelle to visit those places for the day. Some islands are more remote and can only be accessed by boat. You could also explore the Marais Poitevin and beautiful cities like Saintes, Rochefort and Cognac in this region.
In this episode we talk about the siege of La Rochelle, how it brought the city to its knees. We also discuss how La Rochelle gained back its prominence by being an active participant in the slave trade. This shameful part of history has been acknowledge in the city as you will hear when we discuss the new world museum.
We recommend you download the official brochures of La Rochelle published by the tourist office, they provide an excellent walking tour of the city.
Discussed in this EpisodeDiscovering the Northeast of France, Episode 496
An Epic French Road Trip with a Yorkie, Episode 495
Exploring the Treasures of Tarn: A Comprehensive Guide
Family, Fun and France, Episode 493
Two Faces of Provence: Art and Pizza!
Decoding Maurice Ravel, the Man Behind Bolero, Episode 491
Exploring the Charentes-Maritimes, Episode 490
A 21-Day Solo Adventure Through France, Episode 489
Hidden Treasures of the Ariège Department, Episode 488
Burgundy Self-Guided Bike Tour, Episode 487
Exploring the Life and Art of Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun
Spending a Month in Southwestern France, Episode 485
Exploring the Treasures of the Lot Department, Episode 484
Paris Olympics 2024: Navigating the City of Light
5 Days Solo in Paris, Episode 482
How Simone Veil Changed France, Episode 481
Hiking the Sentier Cathare
10 Years and 1000 Destinations, Episode 479
Flâneur and Photographer, Episode 478
Favorite Villages in the Lubéron, Episode 477
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