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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
    La Rochelle is not known for being particularly dangerous and visitors...
Last edited: 24 July 2006
History 
    La Rochelle's history begins in the 10th century, when the city was...
Last edited: 21 July 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Climate     The resort town of La Rochelle is not quite as warm as its fellows...
Last edited: 22 July 2006
Only in La Rochelle 
Lovely peaceful  pearl by the sea,   La Rochelle with its dramatic past of a...
Last edited: 05 July 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
By Air     There is a small airport that services La Rochelle and the...
Last edited: 07 September 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Île de Ré     This island just to the west of La Rochelle has been compared to...
Last edited: 22 July 2006
Events & Festivals 
Festival International du Film de La Rochelle     Now in its third decade, over...
Last edited: 24 July 2006
First-time Visitors 
Aquarium de La Rochelle     This is the most popular attraction in La Rochelle...
Last edited: 23 July 2006
Museums & Attractions 
Musée des Beaux Arts     Founded in 1845, La Rochelle's Fine Arts Museum houses...
Last edited: 22 July 2006
Nightlife 
Cafes     As a popular vacation destination with young people, La Rochelle...
Last edited: 15 September 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
People watching is a wonderful occupation in La Rochelle, but there comes a...
Last edited: 25 June 2009
Sports & Activities 
Sailing     La Rochelle is one of the premier places in France for the sport of...
Last edited: 24 July 2006
Les Minimes Marina 
One of the great things about La Rochelle is that there are so many sides to...
Last edited: 25 June 2009
Plage Les Minimes 
A great beach if you want one local to La Rochelle - about 20 mins walk from...
Last edited: 24 June 2009
Musees des Automates / Modeles Reduits 
Only in France ...  2 quirky museums next door to each other, in the Ville en...
Last edited: 24 June 2009
Tour de la Lanterne 
Really interesting tower, great views and not for those afreaid of heights !!
Last edited: 16 February 2009
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Inside France: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Being part of the Euro Zone, which includes a majority of the European Union...
Last edited: 21 August 2008
Crossing the Border 
For residents of the USA, Canada, or any EU country who will be staying in...
Last edited: 18 January 2008
Emergencies 
In case of emergency, call SAMU (medical emergencies): 15 Police emergency: 17...
Last edited: 30 April 2006
Important Phrases 
Here are some useful phrases to get you started:   ENGLISH   FRENCH...
Last edited: 31 May 2009
Telephones 
There are telecartes available at tabacs (tobacco shops) all over. You can buy...
Last edited: 09 November 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
In France the law demands that the service/cover charge must be included in all...
Last edited: 04 March 2009
High Visibility Jackets 
Before you drive in France, ensure that you have a High Visibilty Jacket for...
Last edited: 15 June 2009
Smoke free France 
For anyone with asthma or allergies, a trip to France in the past would quickly...
Last edited: 18 August 2008
Train Travel Terminology 
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Last edited: 29 December 2006
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