La Rochelle in a Nutshell
Port
La Rochelle, France
Activity Level
moderate
Duration
3:00 Hours
Enjoy a panoramic drive to La Rochelle with glimpses of the WW2 submarine base, stunning La Corniche seafront, majestic La Rochelle Cathedral, and much more. At the entrance to the Old Harbour district, which boasts two amazing towers, you’ll wander through the atmospheric, winding lanes of the Old Town that are paved with ancient stone slabs and dotted with vaulted passages. Then take a short ride to stunning Château de la Peraudière, home of Normandin-Mercier Cognac, which was established in 1872. After a short tour you’ll sample two of the region’s traditional products – Cognac and the Pineau des Charentes aperitif.
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