A Weekend in La Rochelle - retired in France
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- Опубликовано: 12 окт 2022
- This western port city offers so much for visitors. The port is naturally protected by three other islands including Ile de Re. The aquarium here is second to none and not to be missed. Getting around is so very easy if you like riding bikes. The terrain is quite flat and rental bikes are literally everywhere. I downloaded the FreeBike app and within a minute or two Patty and I were off riding around town. There are regular and electric-assist bikes.
The old port is charming for many reasons. One is that the city streets all around that area are pedestrian friendly and there are hundreds of shops, restaurants, cafes, museums, and other places of interest available to you.
Though the ocean water appears cloudy, it is very healthy and clean. There is an abundance of aquatic life in this region and the folks at the aquarium can attest to that. There is a limestone base in this coastal area and silt is a natural occurrence.
La Rochelle has a long history of changing hands. There were times when it was managed by the British empire, if you can believe that. Even within France, many regions have overseen it's ports.
We visited a German bunker which is literally inside a building in the city. That is just so odd to me. A short self-tour of it is very interesting as it shows how life once was during that volatile era.
I hope you enjoy the video and find it interesting.
Thank you for this video. I am an American who was born in La Rochelle when my father was in the army (1958), but I have not been back yet. The sights here bring back memories of the many stories my parents told me about their time there. I spent the first year of my life being trundled about in a carriage in those streets and am told that I dined on French bread soaked in milk at many of those cafes. Thanks again!
Thank you so much, Deb. Very sorry for the late response. I’m still trying to figure out RUclips.
A few yrs ago we stayed in La Rochelle one night while passing through from Spain. It intrigued me. I wanted to go back to explore it further. Great great aquarium… and I’ve visited a lot of aquariums.
Great video, Doug. Makes me feel like I'm there.
I really enjoy this video, bravo Doug..
Great video! La Rochelle is a really nice and unique town.
Thank you for your kind words. You should celebrate the memory by drinking more French wine.
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How do I spend my vacation here
Hi,
Sorry for the late response. I’m not sure I understand your question.
Get a plane to La Rochelle airport. 😁