Do not miss
Nightwatch – reservation required tourist office http://www.larochelle-tourisme.com Thursdays from late June to mid September, explore the city on the steps of a timeless watchman who will introduce you to unusual places not usually open to the public. Visit punctuated with skits with costumed characters. Grand Pavois (International Floating Boat Show) Wednesday September 17 to 24 http://www.grand-pavois.com A major event in the international boating calendar: 100,000 m² of exhibition space with 700 boats with 300 afloat and 30 nations represented. Incomparable fireworks available to the public: Sailing Night Saturday, September 21 Restaurant Coutanceau 2 Michelin stars http://www.coutanceaularochelle.com
To live, to see and do
La Rochelle unfolds, guided city tour (2 hours), Discover the history of the city’s most emblematic monuments that keep history alive! Daily 10span0 in July and August (except Sundays and holidays). Dancing on the Port every Thursday until August 28 Evening Afro-Caribbean dances (Salsa, Bachata, Kompa) on the forecourt parking Saint Nicolas. Boat trips and Cruises – Navipromer Inter Islands – Old Port http://www.navipromer.com, http://www.inter-iles.com Fort Boyard, l’ile d’Aix,… Discover Cognac with Pineaud House Bossuet Street Gargoulleau http://www.logisdefolleblanche.fr Situated between the cathedral and the market hall for 36 years Bossuet family offers its handicrafts direct sale (same price as the property): Cognac, Pineau des Charentes, creams and liqueurs Fruit Cognac products awarded 61 medals. Festival fiction TV du mercredi 10 au 14 septembre http://www.festival-fictiontv.com Only event in Europe completely dedicated to audiovisual creation, it attracts each year a comprehensive overview of professionals and personalities that make today’s television. Screening, ceremonies, debates, press conferences, meetings … Jazz Festival between 2 rounds Saturday October 4 to 11 http://www.jazzentrelesdeuxtours.fr
La Rochelle gives you lots of opportunities
International Festival of Scrabble Wednesday September 17 to 21 http://www.ffsc.fr/calendrier.php La Rochelle Marathon Sunday, November 30Â http://www.marathondelarochelle.com