La Rochelle

La Rochelle straddles the Atlantic shoreline in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, a position that made its protected harbour a centre of trade and naval activity. Three medieval towers—Saint-Nicolas, de la Chaîne and de la Lanterne—stand at the entrance to the Vieux-Port, recalling the town's fortified seafaring past. La Rochelle was a major Protestant stronghold in early modern France and endured the royal siege of 1627–28. Arcaded streets and pale stone facades lead into a compact historic centre, while the coast opens toward the islands of Charente-Maritime. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of La Rochelle and the Charente-Maritime coast.

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