La Rochelle

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Itinerary

• We start outside the Chain Tower, stop outside the Lantern Tower and finish the tour beside the Saint Nicholas Tower

• We begin and end beside the old port and pass by it several times on our tour

• We pass through the Porte des Deux Moulins en route from the Lantern Tower to the Fort des Dames

• We stop beside the Plage de la Concurrence and talk a bit about the western side of La Rochelle including the new port and the role of La Rochelle in the World War 2

• We stop outside the Gross Horloge and talk about the old city of La Rochelle including the original city walls and trade during this time.

• We pass by the statue of this famous french war hero.

• We stop and discuss the role the oldest working town hall in France has had in the development of La Rochelle

• We stop outside the cathedral and talk about the origins of La Rochelle

• We talk about the development of commerce in La Rochelle and some of the key food and drink specialities of the region.

• We pass through the park en route back from the western part of La Rochelle to the town centre.

• We walk along the only surviving part of the walls of La Rochelle.

• We pass by the famous land mark of La Rochelle

• We walk through this bohemian neighbourhood discovering some of its unique boutiques and bars along the way.

• We stop outside the famous relic of La Rochelle and great example of the effect of the iconoclastic wars.

• We pass through here towards the end of our tour and see if there is anything interesting happening at the famous Guingette!

• We stop at this lighthouse and discuss the importance the two lighthouses had on maritime navigation in La Rochelle.

Good to know

• Service animals allowed

• Public transportation options are available nearby

• Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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