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La Rochelle & French Atlantic Coast
Sunday 8 October 2023 £999
Single room supplement £160
7 DAYS | 6 NIGHTS
FROM
Guarded by three towers that give it an air of a chessboard
setting, the beautiful city of La Rochelle was essentially built
around the floating harbour which remains the beating heart
of the city to this day. With the light reflecting from the pale
limestone buildings and the quaint cobbled streets, this
laidback but lively seaside city steeped in maritime culture and
has something to offer everyone.
The perfect watery geography of La Rochelle lends itself
beautifully to aquaphiles of all walks of life, and this
enchanting tour reflects it perfectly.
Known for its naval history throughout the years, La Rochelle
was heavily fortified with both forts and a huge seawall and
Fort Boyard is a testament to this, despite never actually
played a role in combat as it was completed too late to see any
action! Listed as a ‘historic monument’ and eventually
converted and used as a prison, it is better known as the
setting of the adventure game show, Fort Boyard which was
popular in the early 2000s. A morning boat trip departing
from La Rochelle allows you to see this unique and iconic
building up close and marvel at its construction and location.
Notorious for its food and drink taste trails, it would be remiss
not to visit one of the most prominent regions for cognac and
£989
wine without partaking in local produce. Following the
meandering river towards the Atlantic and set on its banks is
the historic town of Saintes and it’s here that you will stop for
lunch and a wine tasting session before taking to the water for
an afternoon river tour.
With its clear waters lined with pines, vineyards and meadows,
the river Charente is one of the prettiest unspoilt waterways in
France and the idyllic rural views are best enjoyed from the
decks of the solarelectric sightseeing boat, the Bernard
Palissy III on its journey from Chaniers to the port d’Envaux.
PRICE INCLUDES
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Novotel La Rochelle Centre
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The Novotel La Rochelle Centre
enjoys a peaceful setting next
to one of the major parks in La
Rocehlle. Just a short walk from
the Old town and also to the
beach. A vintage style
renovated hotel with an outside
pool and terrace, a bistronomic
restaurant offering local and
tasty cuisine in a maritime
décor.
FRANCE
Door to door pick up
service
Elite coach travel
Return Channel crossing
Overnight hotels return
Bed & Continental
Breakfast basis
4 nights Bed & Breakfast
in centre of La Rochelle
with one evening meal
included
Include boat trip from
La Rochelle along the
Atlantic coast and Fort
Boyard
Day trip to Santes – with
wine tasting
River cruise Palissy III
from Chaniers to Port D
Enveux
YOUR HOTEL
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