La Rochelle Groups 2020 set course for la rochelle
On the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, facing the Iles de Ré, Aix and Oléron, La Rochelle welcomes you to the department of Charente-Maritime. Culture and heritage, sea and nature, sports and leisure, art of living and gastronomy… La Rochelle can be discovered in all seasons at any pace.
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CULTURE & HERITAGE
A fishing village founded in the 10th century, La Rochelle century... La Rochelle enjoys a remarkable heritage. cultivates difference. It elected its 1st mayor in 1199; In the heart of the Old Town, under the 19th-century it was protestant when the whole of France was covered market is where lovers of local flavours and catholic, it was protected from the kings when the products tend to go. Here you can discover Charentais country was bent under the weight of taxes ... From melon, grattons (pork scratchings) and "farci charentais", the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, from the 17th choose a Cognac, a white or red Pineau... From the century to today, we can discover the entire history gourmet flavours of the market to the grand tables of of the city by walking along the quays of the Old Port its restaurants, local produce can be enjoyed in bistros, and the streets of the historic centre: arcaded streets, oyster bars, classic or gastro venues! half-timbered houses with slates, façades made of car- La Rochelle is a real playground for lovers of fine food. ved stone, large ship-owners’ mansions from the 18th
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NATURE & THE COAST
By bike or on foot, the city can also be experienced through or Le Plomb in Houmeau, the paths laid out along the coast its many paths along the coast and in the parks and gardens often lead the curious walker to lands where the villages hold spread over nearly 350 hectares. People come here to relax and wonderful treasures to be discovered! It’s true that the La enjoy the invigorating ocean air while enjoying unobstructed Rochelle region is full of unsuspected and singularly astonishing views to the horizon. gems: “carrelets”, those small fishing huts on stilts overlooking Starting from La Rochelle, a vast region with a unique natural the ocean, so typical of the Charente region, white cliffs, heritage is yours to enjoy: from Charron to the Marais d'Yves canals, marshes and parks with breathtaking views of the Nature Reserve via the authentic ports of Loiron in Angoulins ports and islands.
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MAJOR EXHIBITIONS
THE INCAS OF MARMONTEL OCEAN CLIMATE EASTER ISLAND THE EPICENTRE MUSEUM OF THE NEW WORLD MARITIME MUSEUM museedunouveaumonde.larochelle.fr museemaritime.larochelle.fr OF THE WORLD? "Les Incas ou la destruction de l'Empire du An immersive and sensitive journey to the NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Pérou" (The Incas or the destruction of the heart of the Ocean that takes the public into museum.larochelle.fr empire of Peru), a novel published by French a fascinating world that’s still little-known This exhibition offers another look at Easter philosopher Jean-François Marmontel in and provides the keys to understanding the Island’s civilisation, whose uniqueness 1777: this work, half-historical, half-phi- mechanisms of climate regulation. reflects exclusively the initiatives of suc- losophical, has given rise to an abundant From 9 November 2019 cessive generations that formed it. Far iconography which is available in to 31 October 2021 from being the "epicentre of the world", many different formats: painting, the place is first and foremost unique and engraving, decorative arts… captivating. From 20 December 2019 From 19 October 2019 to 31 May 2020 to 6 September 2020 THE BIG events
La Rochelle Film Festival Festival of TV Fiction La Rochelle International From 26 June to 5 July From 16 to 20 September Adventure Film and Book Festival Tour de France Grand Pavois La Rochelle From 9 to 15 November From 6 to 8 July From 29 September to 4 October La Rochelle Marathon Francofolies de La Rochelle 29 November From 10 to 14 July
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SERVICE GROUPS
Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 12.00pm and from 2.00pm to 6.00pm Tel. +33 (0)5 46 41 38 38 [email protected] www.larochelle-tourisme.com
Ideal partners to organise your group trips, Florian and Stéphanie will help you realise your project and do everything possible to meet your requirements. La Rochelle is their playground. Always looking for new treasures to unearth, they explore the region and test everything for you: from leisure activities to unmissable sites, including unusual trips out! They can find the idea that will make your stay in La Rochelle a unique moment. Contact them and, together, build your programme!
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› Make the most of our team's sound advice and expertise in the field › Get the guarantee of the best value for money › Discover a wide range of turnkey or customised services › Make travelling around the region easier and save time › Take advantage of the exclusive offers from "La Rochelle Tourisme" In this brochure, you’ll find ideas for programmes and stays that can be adapted to allyour requirements.
P6 I La Rochelle groups I 2020 Contents What's new in 2020 P8 Guided tours P9 Day trips P16 School and extracurricular activities P33 Map of La Rochelle P36 General Terms and Conditions of Sale P37
LEGEND
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La Rochelle La Rochelle La Rochelle Behind the scenes IMMEDIATE AT THE TIME OF of local BOARDING THE OCCUPATION know-how An exciting journey: from A day at the heart of history, Immerse yourself in the history to the practice of sailing. among the traces of the remains of local businesses from the area to P22 the 1939-45 war. meet passionate professionals. P23 P21
La Rochelle THE TREASURES OF THE CITY AND ITS THOUSAND AND ONE FLAVOURS Have fun discovering La Rochelle. Will you unravel the mystery of our beautiful city? Mixing meetings with local producers and School audience. tastings, your taste buds will be overwhelmed! P24 P35
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The must-see ● 2hr ● from €155*
the tour A stop in the heart of the Old Town and the Old Port through the great moments of La Rochelle, a free, commercial city: remembering Aliénor d'Aquitaine, the escapades of Henri IV, the seat of Cardinal de Richelieu... The majesty of the buildings, the bustle of the quays and terraces will delight you.
30 pers. max
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* From i155 incl. VAT per group (30 pers. max) and up to i195 incl. VAT on Sundays and public holidays.
P10 I La Rochelle groups I 2020 GUIDED TOURS the tour By coach, you’ll discover Les Minimes Marina, a forest of masts where nearly 4000 boats are moored. Then, rocked by the ocean, you can follow the seafront and pass through the different districts of La Rochelle. Finally, a stopover on foot in the heart of the Old Town and Old Port takes from the coast you back through the history of La Rochelle. (1hr by bus / 1hr on foot). to the old town
30 pers. max The 360° ● 2hr ● from €155* FR | GB | ES | D | IT
* From i155 incl. VAT per group (30 pers. max) up to i195 i incl. VAT on Sundays and public holidays.
P11 I La Rochelle groups I 2020 the tour On the outskirts of the Old Town, the horse’s hooves clattering on the pavement, this tour takes you through the parks and gardens of the seafront, to the streets with their arcades. A 30min walk through the historical centre concludes your visit. LA ROCHELLE (1hr by horse-drawn carriage / 30 min on foot). AT HORSE’S PACE 46 pers. max FR | GB | ES | D | IT
* From i345 incl. VAT per horse-drawn carriage The bestseller ● 1hr30 ● from €345* (24 pers. max) up to i416 incl. VAT on Sundays and public holidays. From i475 incl. VAT 2 carriages (46 persons max.) up to i543 incl. VAT on Sundays and public holidays.
P12 I La Rochelle groups I 2020 GUIDED TOURS IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF A MUSKETEER
The unusual ● 1hr15 ● from €13*
the tour Enter the history of La Rochelle, a thou- sand-year-old maritime city that’s proud of its independence. Who else but a Musketeer of his eminence the Cardinal could escort you into the historic town? Philippe de Rocca Bella, a fine swordsman, using the delicious language of a great century, will delight in telling you how this powerful city survived the ages. A thousand thanks be to you for following him there. Servant! And if you comply with his requests, he'll thank you at the tavern.
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* i13 incl. VAT / pers. for a group of 30 pers.
Option 1 | i18 incl. VAT / pers. Tasting of the guignette (flavoured wine-based drink) at the bar "La Guignette", a La Rochelle institution since 1933.
Option 2 | i25 incl. VAT / pers. Oyster tasting at "La Gerbe de Blé" near La Rochelle’s central market.
Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation.
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La Rochelle-style ● 2hr ● from €11*
the tour Discover La Rochelle by bike and take the pulse of this city with its rich maritime past. With your bike, the preferred form of transport for the people of La Rochelle, head along Les Minimes Marina to the parks and gardens along the seaside, passing the Old Port and its famous towers. Did you know? La Rochelle was the first French town to offer self-service bicycles, in 1976.
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* i11 incl. VAT / pers. for a group of 20 pers. Included: adult-size bike + helmet + hygiene cap
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■ GUIDE PACKAGES Richard the Lionheart, a perfect knight? The guides from the tourist office will accompany you across the region, discovering its history, legends and hidden treasures. Richard the Lionheart, son of Eleanor, who gave him her Available all year round from La Rochelle. beloved Aquitaine, has gone down in history as a perfect Please note: a drop-off bus stop for coaches is specially knight going off to defend Christianity in the Holy Land. reserved in front of the tourist office Maybe that’s a little far from the truth... The Chemins du Québec
FR | GB | ES | D | IT This journey takes you through the fantastic epic of New France, an adventure built by men, explorers, committed ½-day package (5hr max.) i 280 incl. VAT sailors, soldiers, Daughters of the King... who established fa- 1-day package (9hr max.) : i 490 incl. VAT milies whose ties to Old Europe are still present. Sundays and public holidays: ½-day package (5hr max.) : i 350 incl. VAT 1-day package (9hr max.) : i 615 ncl. VAT Triangular trade in La Rochelle
Or the Golden Age of our city? But how was it organised, ■ LECTURES who practised it, what were the arrangements and rules for being part of it? Numerous La Rochelle houses still bear From €280 for a 2-hour lecture witness to this.
Let us tell you about La Rochelle and its secrets. History of Our guides can personalise your visits using particular the market themes, as well as lectures delivered by specialists:
The covered market of La Rochelle is without doubt the heart of life in the city. Discover the evolution of trade and its corporations from the Middle Ages to the present History of the Knights Templar day. in La Rochelle The Auffredi site,
The Templars have always aroused interest and curiosity. from the founder to the pension Their presence in La Rochelle is attested as early as 1130. department Let's follow in their footsteps and discover their history through the streets of the town centre. This astonishing site in La Rochelle has had only one purpose since the incredible story of Master Auffredi in the 12th century: hospice, hospital, personnel serving all the armies that may have been in La Rochelle at a given period, its raison d'être has never changed.
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exclusive! LA ROCHELLE 10.00am: La Rochelle, a story of fishermen Dive back into the heart of history through the great A STORY moments of La Rochelle. Formerly a fishing village, La Rochelle asserted itself from the 12th century as the most dynamic merchant city on the Atlantic OF FISHERMEN coast. In 1890, its commercial port moved to the site of La Pallice, freeing up the Old Port for fishing. This walk will take you through the evo- lution of the Old Port from the Middle Ages to the The maritime ● from €46* present day. 12.00pm: Lunch facing the Old Port 2.30pm: Cross the Old Port on an electro-solar ferry Take the electro-solar boat to reach the other 30 pers. max bank, passing between the famous towers of La Chaîne and Saint-Nicolas. FR | GB 3.00pm: Guided tour of the Maritime Museum Climb aboard the France 1, a famous meteoro- * From i46 incl. VAT per pers. (based on 30 pers.) logical frigate and true emblem of the maritime up to i65 incl. VAT per person with the "Gourmet heritage of La Rochelle. From the engine room to Break" option the captain's bridge, your boatswain will introduce One free of charge with 20 or more paying you to the life on board of sailors and weather customers technicians. This price includes: exclusive! Guided walking tour of La Rochelle Lunch (3 courses + ¼ wine + 1 coffee) 5.00pm: Gourmet break (optional) Electric ferry crossing Finish your day by meeting our local producers Guided tour of the Maritime Museum around a tasting of 100% local La Rochelle Gourmet break (optional) products in front of the boats. Your choice: This price does not include: Cognac and Pineau from the Normandin-Mercier Transport between services Maison de Cognac or oysters from the Bonnain Personal expenses family.
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10.30am: Boat trip UNMISSABLE From Les Minimes Marina, enjoy a 20-min boat trip to get to know La Rochelle and its history. You’ll enter the Old Port of La Rochelle passing LA ROCHELLE between the majestic towers of La Chaîne and Saint-Nicolas.
exclusive! The classic ● from €63* 11.00am: La Rochelle at horse's pace When you get off the boat, our guide will invite you to discover La Rochelle on board a horse-drawn carriage. This tour will take you through the parks and gardens along the seafront, to the streets with their arcades. A 30min walk in the historic centre brings your morning to an end. 12.30pm: Lunch facing the Old Port
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3.00pm: "24 hours in the life of La Rochelle Aquarium": meeting a biologist Through a projection run by a biologist, share the daily life of the caretakers, biologists and techni- cians who work for the well-being of the aqua- rium’s 12 000 residents. To finish, on a self-guided tour, plunge into the heart of the oceans and marvel at the biodiversity of the Atlantic, Mediterranean and the Tropics. From fragile jellyfish to fascinating sharks, a unique journey to dream and understand the sea.
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* From i 63 incl. VAT per pers. (based on 30 pers.) One free of charge with 20 or more paying customers This price includes: Boat trip Guided tour in a horse-drawn carriage Lunch (3 courses + ¼ wine + 1 coffee) Meeting a biologist and self-guided tour of La Rochelle Aquarium (audio-guide optional) This price does not include: Transport between services Personal expenses P18 I La Rochelle groups I 2020 day trips the day
10.00am: Stroll through the heart of the historic LA ROCHELLE centre Accompanied by your guide, your day begins with a dive back into the heart of history, ITS 3 PORTS AND through the great moments of La Rochelle. At a bend in its paved alleys and the quays of its fa- mous Old Port, the history of this independent SUBMARINE merchant city is revealed. 12.00pm: Lunch facing the Old Port BASE 2.30pm: Sea cruise to discover the ports of La Rochelle and its submarine base Climb aboard and discover La Rochelle by sea! Proud of its ports, La Rochelle boasts one of the largest marinas in Europe, with over 5000 moo- ● rings, a fishing port through which nearly 6000 The unusual from €49* tonnes of fish pass each year, and a commercial port that has become an example of accessibility and performance. Your route ends with an unusual visit to the 1941 submarine base. During your trip: pass near the Bout du Monde lighthouse and under the Ile de Ré bridge. 35 pers. max 4.30pm: Gourmet break Finish your day around the Old Port, tasting a selec- tion of Pineau from the Philippe Godard collection. FR | GB Isabelle will be delighted to tell you the story of Maison Godard: from production in Cognac to bottling * From €49 incl. VAT per pers. (based on 35 pers.) near Fouras. One free of charge with 20 or more paying cus- tomers This price includes: Guided walking tour of La Rochelle Lunch (3 courses + ¼ wine + 1 coffee) Sea cruise Gourmet break This price does not include: Transport between services Personal expenses
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exclusive! LA ROCHELLE 10.00am: "24 hours in the life of La Rochelle Aquarium": meeting a biologist. BY SEA Through a projection run by a biologist, share the daily life of the caretakers, biologists and techni- cians who work for the well-being of the aquarium’s 12 000 residents. To finish, on a self-guided tour, dive into the heart Salty sea air day out ● from €77* of the oceans and marvel at the biodiversity of the Atlantic, Mediterranean and the Tropics. From fragile jellyfish to fascinating sharks, a unique journey to dream and understand the sea. 12.00pm: Lunch facing the Old Port 3.00pm: Guided canoe-kayak sea trip From Les Minimes Marina, reach the front of the Old Port and its majestic towers that have guarded 20 pers. max the entrance to the city for centuries. After all the effort, it’s time for a break: Benoit, your guide, will take you to Plage de la Concurrence (beach) FR , where a local snack awaits you. 2hr trip - 3hr option with entry to the Old Port * From i77 incl. VAT per pers. (based on 15 pers.) This price includes: Meeting with a biologist and self-guided tour of La Rochelle Aquarium (audio-guide optional) Lunch (3 courses + ¼ wine + 1 coffee) 2hr sea trip by canoe (3hr option possible) This price does not include: Transport between services Personal expenses
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10.00am: Guided tour at Léa Nature LA ROCHELLE Léa Nature was founded in 1993 by Charles Kloboukoff as an independent family business. Specialising in plants since its creation, the company BEHIND designs and distributes nearly 1600 organic, natural products. Your visit begins with a presentation of the company and then continues with a THE SCENES OF discovery of the production areas and the Bio'Pôle Salty sea air day out ● from €77* (shop, sports area, gardens etc). LOCAL KNOW-HOW 12.00pm: Lunch at "La Canopée", Léa Nature's company restaurant 2.00pm: Guided tour of your choice The Brasserie Maison Bastard: created in 1911 by Alfred Bastard, Maison Bastard was once a Made in LR ● from €45* beverage trading and bottling company that supplied the bars and cafés of La Rochelle. Four generations later, Eric Bastard changed course and created his own brewery. Your master brewer in person will show you the different stages of production before ending with a tasting of the house's own products. 20 pers. max The Commercial Port: it’s in the district of La Pallice, west of La Rochelle, that you’ll find its Commercial Port, the 6th largest seaport in France. FR The only deep-water port on the entire Atlantic * From i45 incl. VAT per pers. (based on 20 pers.) coast, its activities are very diversified: exporting grain and bulk products and importing forestry and This price includes: petroleum products. It also has its own Ship Guided tour of Léa Nature Repair and Construction Centre and welcomes Lunch (3 courses + 1 coffee) the largest cruise ships every year. Guided tour of your choice Guided walking tour of La Rochelle 4.00pm: Stroll through the heart of the historic centre This price does not include: Accompanied by your guide, dive back into the Transport between services heart of history through the great moments of La Coach rental for the visit to the Commercial Port Rochelle. At a bend in its paved alleys and the Personal expenses quays of its famous Old Port, the history of this independent merchant city will be revealed.
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exclusive! LA ROCHELLE, 9.00am: The history of sailing in La Rochelle From the Bassin des Chalutiers to the Marina, discover the exciting history of sailing in La Rochelle. IMMEDIATE Between the great nautical events, shipyards and stories of great navigators ... this visit will take you from the sailing of yesteryear to the present day, BOARDING from one place to the other. 10.45am: Guided tour of the Maritime Museum (optional) The traveller ● from €62* Set sail aboard France 1, a famous meteorological frigate and true emblem of the maritime heritage of La Rochelle. From the engine room to the cap- tain's bridge, your boatswain will introduce you to life on board for sailors and weather technicians. 30 pers. max 12.30pm: Lunch facing the Old Port 3.00pm: Sailing trip aboard the Catamaran Harmony FR | GB Set sail on board a catamaran and let the wind i take you on a trip to discover sailing. Take a seat * From 62 incl. VAT per pers. (based on 30 pers.) i on the deckchairs and trampolines and let yourself up to 76 incl. VAT per pers. with the option be carried by the waves with the wind in your hair. "Maritime Museum". Two-hour non-stop trip. One free of charge with 20 or more paying customers This price includes: Guided walking tour of La Rochelle Lunch (3 courses + ¼ wine + 1 coffee) Sea cruise Guided tour of the Maritime Museum (optional: i76 incl. VAT per pers.) This price does not include: Transport between services Personal expenses
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9.30am: Dramatised stroll through La Rochelle Go back in time and meet a resident of La Rochelle LA ROCHELLE under the German occupation. For security reasons, his identity cannot be revealed at this time... Mis- chievous, funny and moving, your host will tell you about his life from the arrival of the first German DURING troops to the Liberation. You can discover the destiny of some of the city's monuments during this THE OCCUPATION period, the significant events and anecdotes about people’s daily lives in La Rochelle. 10.45am: Discover the incredible Bunker In your own time, discover this incredible Bunker, The historian ● from €63* home of the Admiral and U-Boat commanders during the Second World War. Built in 1941 in to- tal secrecy in the city centre, this surprising place will plunge you back into the fascinating history of La Rochelle from 1939 to 1945. 12.00pm: Lunch facing the Old Port Accompanied by your guide, dive back into the heart of history, through the great moments of La Rochelle At a bend in its paved alleys and the quays of its 35 pers. max famous Old Port, the history of this independent merchant city is revealed. FR 2.30pm: Sea cruise to discover the ports of La Rochelle and its submarine base * From i63 incl. VAT per pers. (based on 35 pers.) Climb aboard and discover La Rochelle by sea! One free of charge with 20 or more paying Proud of its ports, La Rochelle boasts one of the customers largest marinas in Europe, with over 5000 moorings, a fishing port through which nearly 6000 tonnes of This price includes: fish pass each year, and a commercial port that has Dramatised tour of La Rochelle become an example of accessibility and perfor- Self-guided visit to the Bunker mance. Your route ends with an unusual visit to the Lunch (3 courses + ¼ wine + 1 coffee) 1941 submarine base. Sea cruise During your trip: pass near the Bout du Monde This price does not include: lighthouse and under the Ile de Ré bridge. Transport between services Personal expenses
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10.00am: A tasty stroll through the heart of the market AND ITS THOUSAND Under the 19th-century covered market and in the town, follow your guide to discover the local flavours. This route, with its gourmet stops, delicious & ONE FLAVOURS tastings and interaction with traders and producers along the way, will delight your taste buds!
12.45pm: Lunch overlooking the ocean at "La ● Yole de Chris" The gourmet option from €65* Marine Bistro, where you’ll share friendly à la plancha cooking of freshly caught fish and seafood. At the auction every morning, Christopher Coutanceau** chooses with passion and care the very best seafood products. 3.30pm: Discover the Maison de Cognac 20 pers. max Normandin-Mercier Meet our local producers! Edouard Normandin, manager and cellar master and his sister Audrey FR | GB Normandin represent the 5th generation of master blenders since the family business was created * From i65 incl. VAT per pers. (based on 20 pers.) in 1872. Check out the different stages in its creation, from the distillation room to the cellars, and finish This price includes: with a tasting of Pineau and Cognac. A visit to the market Lunch (3 courses + ¼ wine + 1 coffee) Guided tour of the Maison de Cognac Normandin- Mercier This price does not include: Transport between services Personal expenses
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10.00am: Stroll through the heart of the historic LA ROCHELLE centre Accompanied by your guide, your day begins with a dive back into the heart of history, through the FORT BOYARD great moments of La Rochelle. At a bend in its paved alleys and the quays of its famous Old Port, the history of this independent merchant city is revealed. The must-see ● from €49* 12.00pm: Lunch facing the Old Port 2.30pm: Sea cruise to Fort Boyard Fort Boyard was designed to defend Rochefort’s Royal Arsenal. But its fate was quite different... This trip with commentary takes you first to the 30 pers. max middle of "Pertuis d'Antioche" between the islands of Aix and Oléron, and then around the famous "stone ship" which is Fort Boyard. FR | GB Non-stop 2.5-hour trip. * From r49 incl. VAT per pers. (based on 30 pers.) One free of charge with 20 or more paying customers This price includes: Guided walking tour of La Rochelle Lunch (3 courses + ¼ wine + 1 coffee) Sea cruise This price does not include: Transport between services Personal expenses
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10.00am: "Escape from Fort-Boyard" escape THE MYSTERIES game Go back in time and plunge into the insurrec- tionary period of the history of Paris, 1871 Sen- OF THE FORT tenced for having supported "the Paris commune" and detained at the fort, evade the watching guards and escape before the cruise ship "Le Virginia" sets sail, otherwise you’ll be sent to prison in New Caledonia... The enigmatic ● from €81* 12.00pm: Lunch facing the Old Port 2.30pm: Sea cruise to Fort Boyard Fort Boyard was designed to defendthe Royal Arsenal of Rochefort. But its fate was quite different... This tour with commentary takes you first to the 20 pers. max middle of "Pertuis d'Antioche" between the islands of Aix and Oléron, and then around the famous "stone ship" which is Fort Boyard. FR | GB Non-stop 2.5-hour trip. * From i81 incl. VAT per pers. (based on 15 pers.) 5.00pm: Gourmet break Finish your day around the Old Port, tasting a This price includes: selection of Pineau from the Philippe Godard Escape Game collection. Isabelle will be delighted to tell you Lunch (3 courses + ¼ wine + 1 coffee) the story of Maison Godard: from production in Sea cruise Cognac to bottling near Fouras. Gourmet break This price does not include: Transport between services Personal expenses hoto credit: © Escape Hunt Plc Hunt Escape © credit: hoto P
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10.00am: Guided tour of the Maritime Museum LA ROCHELLE Climb aboard the France 1, the famous meteo- rological frigate and true emblem of La Rochelle’s maritime heritage. From the engine room to the STORIES captain's bridge, your boatswain will introduce you to life on board for its sailors and weather technicians. 12.15pm: Cross the Old Port on an electro- IN SONGS solar ferry Take the electro-solar boat to reach the other bank, passing between the famous towers of La Chaîne and Saint-Nicolas. The musical ● from €60* 12.30pm: Lunch facing the Old Port 3.00pm: "En passant par La Rochelle" (Passing La Rochelle), a show sung and narrated by Jean-Marc Desbois In an unusual place, the "Fort des Dames", the last trace of the great siege of 1628, Jean-Marc Desbois, 50 pers. max known as Jean de La Rochelle, introduces you to the history of La Rochelle from the Middle Ages to the modern day. It is said that in olden times, this FR city, this inhospitable, swampy, wind-swept land, * From i60 incl. VAT per pers. (based on 30 pers.) could only be inhabited by natives on the edge One free of charge with 20 or more paying of the swamps. On a stormy evening, a mission customers was entrusted to Jean: to prove and tell you how his city was one of the most welcoming… The Guided tour of the Maritime Museum musical show will be followed by a moment Electric ferry crossing shared together with the artist. Lunch (3 courses + ¼ wine + 1 coffee) Musical show Transport between services Personal expenses
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9.00am: Stroll in the heart of the historic centre LA ROCHELLE Accompanied by your guide, your day begins with a dive back into the heart of history, through the great moments of La Rochelle. At a ÎLE-DE-RÉ bend in its paved alleys and the quays of its famous Old Port, the history of this independent merchant city is revealed. 11.00am: Guided tour of Île-de-Ré by coach After the bridge, beaches, vineyards and villages The essentials ● from €43* follow one after the other: Rivedoux, Sainte-Marie de Ré, Saint-Martin de Ré, capital of the island and citadel of Vauban classed as UNESCO world heritage.
12.00pm: Lunch on the port of Saint-Martin de Ré 50 pers. max 2.00pm: Stroll around Saint-Martin de Ré or free time For those with a thirst for history, your guide will FR | GB | ES | D take you to Saint-Martin de Ré, the fortified capital * From i43 incl. VAT per pers. (based on 30 pers.) of Île-de-Ré, to reveal all its secrets. Those who like One free of charge with 20 or more paying a stroll can use this free time to enjoy the charms of customers the village lanes, the hustle and bustle of its terraces and its port where fishermen and yachtsmen rub This price includes: shoulders. Guide service for the day Lunch (3 courses + ¼ wine + 1 coffee) 3.00pm: Continuation of your guided tour of Île-de- Ré by coach This price does not include: You will discover the small village of Ars-en-Ré, Transport between services recognisable by its famous black and white bell Île-de-Ré bridge toll tower which dominates the salt-harvesting region Personal expenses of the island, before stopping at the Baleines lighthouse, located at the very end of the island. This emblem of the island is 57m high and was built in 1849. 6.00pm: Back to La Rochelle
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10.00am: Boat trip from La Rochelle to Saint- SET COURSE FOR Martin de Ré Set sail from the Old Port of La Rochelle to Saint- Martin de Ré, the fortified capital of Île-de-Ré and Vauban’s citadel listed as a UNESCO world heritage ST-MARTIN site. During this salt-air trip, you’ll sail near the three ports and pass under the Île-de-Ré bridge. 42 metres high and 3 km long, this important structure has been connecting the island to the mainland for more than 30 years. Custom-made ● from €53* 12.00pm: Lunch at the port of Saint-Martin de Ré 2.00pm: Discover Saint-Martin de Ré however you wish 30 pers. max You can choose between 3 ways to discover Saint-Martin de Ré and its surroundings. Option 1: at your own pace, wander through the FR | GB cobbled streets of the town. Among small shops, i ice-cream sellers and the bustle of the port, take * From 53 incl. VAT per pers. (based on 30 pers.) i time to appreciate life Île-de-Ré-style. up to 62 incl. VAT depending on the option chosen. One free of charge with 20 or more paying Option 2: by bike, discover the surroundings of customers Saint-Martin de Ré on a cycle tour! The beautiful coastal landscapes and small paths in the heart of This price includes: nature are yours to enjoy. Sea cruise Option 3: with a guide, learn more about the history Lunch (3 courses + ¼ wine + 1 coffee) of Saint-Martin de Ré and Vauban’s fortifications. Your choice: History buffs will be thrilled! Self-guided tour (Option 1: i53 incl. VAT per person) 6.00pm: Return by boat to La Rochelle Bike rental (Option 2: i62 incl. VAT per person) Guided tour (Option 3: i61 incl. VAT per person)
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9.00am: Depart by bus from La Rochelle ré Meet at the Belvédère car park (located at the Île- de-Ré bridge) with your guide to start your day on the island. THE WHITE TOUR 9.30am: Visit the Bonnain family’s oyster farm (Op- tion 1) At the gates of Ile-de-Ré, you’ll visit a family oyster farm in the small coastal village de Houmeau. Passionate about their work, Mario Bonnain and his daughters will Île-de-Ré ● from €48* introduce you to oyster farming and share with you a plate of oysters accompanied by a glass of white wine in a natural, preserved setting. 11.00am: Guided tour of Île-de-Ré by coach After the bridge, beaches, vineyards and villages follow one after the other: Rivedoux, Sainte-Marie de Ré, Saint- 50 pers. max Martin de Ré, capital of the island and Vauban's citadel listed as UNESCO world heritage. FR | GB | ES | D 12.00pm: Lunch on the port of Saint-Martin de Ré * From i48 incl. VAT per pers. (based on 30 pers.) 2.00pm: Stroll around Saint-Martin de Ré up to i56 incl. VAT depending on the option chosen. With your guide, discover the history of Saint-Martin One free of charge with 20 or more paying de Ré, the fortified capital of Île-de-Ré, and enjoy customers the village’s charming cobbled streets, lively terraces This price includes: and its port where fishermen and yachtsmen Guide service for the day rub shoulders. The service can be put back to the morning, Lunch (3 courses + ¼ wine + 1 coffee) if option 1 is not chosen. Your choice: 3.00pm: Continuation of the guided tour of Île-de-Ré Visit to the oyster farming establishment by coach (Option 1: i56 incl. VAT per pers.) You will discover the small village of Ars-en-Ré, reco- Visit to the Ecomuseum of the Salt Marshes gnisable by its famous black and white bell tower that (Option 2: i48 incl. VAT per pers.) dominates the salt-harvesting region of the island, before This price does not include: stopping at the Baleines lighthouse, located at the very Transport between services end of the island. This emblem of the island is 57m Île-de-Ré bridge toll high and was built in 1849. Personal expenses 4.00pm: Discovering the Salt Marsh Ecomuseum (Option 2) Located in an exceptional setting, the history of the Salt Marshes will be revealed along with all the production techniques, before setting off to discover the marshes. 6.00pm: Return by bus to La Rochelle
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10.15am: Dramatised stroll with the Marquis ROCHEFORT de La Fayette Meet at Rochefort, where the Marquis de La Fayette is waiting for you with a unique dramatised THE KING'S ARSENAL tour: go back in time and find our friend in the year 1780, when he is about to embark aboard the Hermione to fight alongside the American insurgents. At that time, Rochefort’s Arsenal was at the height of its activity… The royal ● from €65* 12.00pm: Captain's lunch! 2.00pm: Guided tour of the Corderie Royale Discover the Corderie Royale, the royal rope-maker, a magnificent 374-metre-long building whose construction began in 1666 and was completed 50 pers. max in 1669. Follow the history of this monument, its role in the arsenal and the stages of rope making in the 17th century. FR | GB
3.30pm: Guided tour of your choice * From w65 incl. VAT per pers. (based on 30 pers.) Discover the Hermione: climb aboard the famous One free of charge with 20 or more paying frigate of the Marquis de La Fayette and follow one customers of the current mariners who shares his passion for adventure with you, as our friend has other things This price includes: to do on the eve of his departure! Dramatised tour Lunch (3 courses + ¼ wine + 1 coffee) Discover the Naval School of Medicine: Guided tour of the Corderie Royale The first school in the world, founded in 1722, this Guided tour of your choice surprising place, strong and moving, opens up a rich history where science, political technique and This price does not include: society mingle. Transport between services Personal expenses
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9.00am: Depart by bus from La Rochelle DISCOVERING From La Rochelle, head for the Parc Naturel Régional du Marais Poitevin (Poitevin Marshlands Regional Nature Park) and its 8200 km of waterways. THE POITEVIN 10.15am: Guided tour of the Maison des Marais Mouillés Located in a building from the 16th and 17th centuries, MARSHLANDS this ecomuseum bears witness to the history of these men and women through their traditions The bucolic ● from €64* and lives in the Poitevin Marshlands. 12.00pm: Tasting of local aperitifs and after-din- ner liqueurs In a friendly atmosphere, you’ll discover the aperitifs and after-dinner liqueurs of the Poitevin Marshlands. Based on angelica or fruit, you’ll be surprised by 50 pers. max the amazing taste of trouspinette, coucougnette and other regional specialities. FR | GB | ES | D 12.45pm: Lunch of marsh specialities * From s64 incl. VAT per pers. (based on 30 pers.) 2.45pm: Boat trip through the heart of the One free of charge with 20 or more paying cus- Poitevin Marshland tomers Climb on board a "flat" boat and let your boatman guide you through this green setting! This traditional This price includes: boat has long been the only means of trans- Guide service for the day portation in the marsh. For nature lovers, you Guided tour of the Maison des Marais Mouillés may spot an otter, a heron and other animals that Tasting of local aperitifs populate this wild land. Lunch (3 courses + ¼ wine + 1 coffee) Boat trip 6.00pm: Back to La Rochelle This price does not include: Transport between services Personal expenses
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THE 5 SENSES MEMORIES OF LA ROCHELLE No.2 The City in every sense… Triangular trade and slavery in the 18th century A journey through the city where children's senses are called into action: touch the stone or slate, see the gargoyles, smell Delve into the memory of this exchange trade which made the the plants and algae, listen to the sounds of the harbour and city rich in the 18th century. End your visit at the Museum of the taste the salt and sugar. New World (except Tuesdays). Cycle 1 and 2 (Year 1 to Year 2) Cycle 3 and 4 (Year 5 to Year 10) Teaching case Teaching material provided on request
DISCOVER THE ARCHITECTURE LET'S TAKE A LOOK AT THE CITY OF LA ROCHELLE La Rochelle, from the Middle Ages to modern From houses from the Middle Ages to the times… mansions of the Renaissance… Validated by the Academic Inspectorate
From the main landmarks in the history of La Rochelle, set off to Embark on a journey back into history through the architecture discover the different types of houses you can see in the streets and famous people of La Rochelle (Aliénor d'Aquitaine, of our city today… Henri IV, Richelieu…). Cycle 3 and 4 (Year 5 to Year 10) Cycle 3, 4 and High School (Year 5 to Year 13) Teaching material provided on request Educational materials on request
THE LITTLE SAILOR FISHING AND COMMERCIAL PORTS Children discover the sea and its language! Validated by the Academic Inspectorate Validated by the Academic Inspectorate 1st stage: visit to the Fishing Port of Chef-de-Baie and its modern facilities adapted for sorting, selling, packagingand shipping fish This visit is based mainly on observing marine objects (lighthouses, throughout Europe (duration: 1hr) locks, boats...) and a fun search for representations of the sea nd th in the city’s architecture. 2 stage: discover the Commercial Port of La Pallice, the 6 largest seaport in France (duration: 1hr) Cycle 1 and 3 (first year preschool to Year 3) Possibility to use the electric ferry (optional) Cycle 3, 4 and High School (Year 6 to Year 13) Option to visit just the Commercial Port (duration: 2hr). Bring warm clothing and closed shoes. Visit uses the group's coach equipped with a microphone. MEMORIES OF LA ROCHELLE No.1 Prior authorisation required from the Commercial Port. The life of Aimé Benjamin Fleuriau, th shipowner merchant in the 18 century Depending on the school curriculum, we can design a tailor-made product to meet your teaching Discover the daily life, environment and lifestyle of a shipowner requirements. merchant in La Rochelle. End your visit at the Museum of the * From i118 incl. VAT on weekdays up to i150 incl. VAT New World (except Tuesdays). on Sundays Cycle 3 and 4 (Year 5 to Year 10) Teaching material provided on request
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NEW THE SECRETS OF THE FORESHORE THE TREASURES OF THE CITY 2020
Validated by the Academic Inspectorate 9.30am: Stroll through the heart of the historic centre Accompanied by your guide, your day begins with a dive 9.30am: Discover mussel farming at the Maison de la Baie du back into the heart of history, through the major moments of La Marais Poitevin Rochelle. At a bend in its paved alleys and the quays of its famous Located in an exceptional natural area, the mussel farming Old Port, the history of this independent merchant city will be museum in Esnandes reflects the identity and know-how of the revealed. area. The first part of the visit involves watching a documentary presenting the Baie de l'Aiguillon and its ecosystem, while the 11.30am: Free lunch second part is an interactive tour that takes you on a discovery 2.00pm: Treasure hunt "The Treasure of the Ocean Spirits" of mussel farming (duration: 1 hour). Equipped with your kit, make your way through dead ends and An educational workshop on the work of the mussel farmer is alleyways to discover our city. This journey, with all its enigmas then offered for children. They will discover how man adapts to a and curiosities, will lead you to the treasure of the Ocean Spirits. living organism in order to better cultivate it. The idea is to allow But for now, young adventurers, your mission is to find them to discover a profession and better understand the notion the combination that will let you open the chest (duration: 2hr to of seasonality by studying how mussels grow (duration: 45 min). 2hr30). 11.30am: Free lunch Cycle 1 and 4 (Year 1 to Year 10) 2.00pm: Discovering the foreshore at Minimes beach e The foreshore is that part of the seashore that is uncovered at each * From 12 incl. VAT per pers. (based on 25 students). low tide. They can observe the landscape and its living things This price includes: in order to better understand the notions of foreshore tiering Guided walking tour of La Rochelle and the tidal phenomenon. Depending on the relevant teaching (educational material on request) project, it’s possible to address the following themes: the Treasure hunt biodiversity of the foreshore, food relationships on the foreshore, classification of living things, the phenomenon of tides (duration: This price does not include: 1hr to 1hr30 depending on the cycle). Transport between services Lunch Cycle 1 and 2 (Year 1 to Year 4) Personal expenses
* From e12 incl. VAT per pers. (based on 20 students). Free of charge for accompanying persons This price includes: Guided tour and educational workshop of the Maison de la Baie du Marais Poitevin Thematic activity at Minimes beach (buckets and fishing nets provided) This price does not include: Transport between services Lunch Personal expenses
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1 La Rochelle Town Hall 14 Saint-Louis Cathedral 29 La Chaîne Tower 2 Police Station / Police 15 Bell tower of St John's church 30 St. Nicholas Tower 3 La Coursive (National Scene) 16 Saint Bartholomew's bell tower 31 Lantern Tower 4 Espace Encan (Congress Area) 17 Cloître des Dames Blanches 32 Saint-Sauveur Church 5 Bus station (Cloister of the White Ladies) 33 La Rochelle Aquarium 6 SNCF train station 18 Big Clock 34 Maritime Museum 7 Hospital 19 Hôtel de la Bourse 35 Museum of Automata and Scale Models 8 Maison Médicale de Garde (emergency 20 Town Hall 36 La Rochelle Museum of Protestant History out-of-hours medical service) 21 House of Henry II 37 Museum of the New World 9 Media library 22 Covered market 19th century 38 La Rochelle Bunker 10 Exhibition Centre 23 Law Courts 39 Museum of Fine Arts 11 Post Office 24 Porte Dauphine 40 Natural History Museum 12 Prefecture 25 Porte Royale / Porte Royale 13 Community of the Agglomeration 26 Porte Neuve 27 Porte Maubec 28 Porte des deux Moulins coming to la rochelle GENERAL CONDITIONS OF SALE OF TOURIST PRODUCTS
PREAMBLE: LRTE expressly reserves the right not to contract, either 2. For guidedtours, the number of places is limited La Rochelle Tourisme Evénements (hereafter called provisionally or definitively, or to cancel, either on the on each of the tours, so the tickets issued are neither LRTE), by delegation of the City of La Rochelle, carries grounds of incomplete communication of the informa- taken back nor exchanged. out administrative public service missions provided for tion previously required, or on the grounds of failure 3. All cancellation requests must clearly mention the in articles L.133-1 and following of the Tourism, Hospi- to issue or produce, in due time, the administrative reservation number, name and contact details of the tality and Tourist Information Code. authorisations that the law or regulations impose on persons concerned by the cancellation. Within this framework, LRTE develops and markets the Client, or on the grounds of the proven or revealed tourist services and events in order to widen the range unsuitability of the Client's application with the object, Cancellation by the customer of part of the service of products offered and increase the attractiveness of spirit or image of the City. ordered is considered a partial cancellation. La Rochelle as a destination. Cancellation requests will only be accepted if they The present general terms and conditions determine 3 - CONDITIONS FOR THE DELIVERY are made in writing to LRTE and not to the tourist the conditions of sale and execution of the tours and OF SERVICES service providers. stays organised by La Rochelle Evénements on behalf 1. The number of participants communicated by the of its clients. client cannot be changed less than 15 days before the Cancellation by LRTE visit. In case of cancellation of all or part of a reservation, 1 - OBLIGATIONS OF CONTRACTORS: 1. In order to offer the best guarantees of service and LRTE must inform the customer by any means, offering Any service is sold and carried out with value for money, LRTE has built up a network of selec- a postponement of the activity or guaranteeing a respect for articles 211-3 to 211-11 of the Tourism ted and trusted professionals working in compliance refund without penalty of the sums paid. Code with the regulations. In the event of force majeure (an event external to the 1. LRTE, in order to carry out this activity, is registered 2. Participants must turn up at the place, day and time parties that is both unforeseeable and insurmountable), with the registers of Tour and Travel Operators delivered mentioned on the voucher. any activity is liable to be cancelled by LRTE, which by Atout France under the number IM017110002, and must inform the customer and propose a postpone- 3. In case of an assembly of services by LRTE, coordination ment of the activity. has a financial guarantee and contract of Civil Liability costs will be added in the amount of €200 Insurance. The customer, without prejudice to any recourse for compensation for any damage suffered, will be reim- 2. The customer undertakes to comply with the terms 4 - CONDITIONS OF MODIFICATION bursed and without penalty for the sums paid. of the contract and inform LRTE of any changes in AND CANCELLATION OF THE SERVICE connection with the proper performance of thecontract. Amendment due to LRTE Cancellation by the client: In the event of a change to all or part of a reservation, In the event of cancellation of the service less than 2- BOOKING AND PAYMENT LRTE must inform the client by any means. one month before the date of completion, the entire CONDITIONS Change caused by the customer: contract will be due. 1. The validity of the contract(s) is only effective after 1. In case of late or delayedarrival, or last minute can- signature of the contract(s) by the parties and the pay- cellation, the customer must directly contact LRTE 5-DISPUTE ment of a 50% deposit of the sums due in considera- whose contact details appear on the voucher. The ser- Any dispute arising in connection with the present € tion of the sale for contracts over 1000 excluding VAT. vices not carried out in this respect will not give rise to contract or its consequences must be sent by post to Any contract issued within 15 days of the service will any reimbursement. LRTE within 10 days of the date on which the service be due in full. The balance must be paid on D-8, unless The times indicated are to be respected in order to is to be provided. otherwise agreed. guarantee the smooth running of the service. In the The LA ROCHELLE COMMERCIAL TRIBUNAL shall 2. The customer acknowledges having read and signed event of delay and without information on the part of have sole jurisdiction. This express attribution of the general conditions of sale annexed to this contract. the customer concerning their arrival time, the reser- competence also applies in the event of plurality of 3. The rates are those of the current year. » vation is guaranteed according to the good will of the defendants and for all requests, even incidental, for provider. intervention or call in guarantee. 4. On receipt of the balance, LRTE sends the customer In case of obligation by the provider not to wait The contracts concluded between SAEM La Rochelle the voucher(s) that the customer will present to the service for late customers, a postponement of activity will be Evénements and the Client are governed by French law providers on arrival. offered to the customer. If no substitution date can and only the French text of the contractual documents be found, only the customer is responsible for the is valid. delay and a penalty of 100% of the amount of the ser- vice will be charged.
coming to la rochelle
By train 2hr30 from Paris-Montparnasse La Rochelle
By plane 1hr25 from Paris-Orly I 2hr10 from Lyon La Rochelle - Ile-de-Ré Airport - 16 destinations from La Rochelle www.larochelle.aeroport.fr
By road 5hr from Paris I 2hr from Bordeaux I 2hr from Nantes I 7hr from Lyon
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