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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. P2 I La Rochelle gRoups I 2020 SET couRse foR LA ROCHELLE 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 P3 I La Rochelle gRoups I 2020 SET couRse foR LA ROCHELLE 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. P4 I La Rochelle gRoups I 2020 SET couRse foR LA ROCHELLE AGENDa 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 P5 I La Rochelle gRoups I 2020 SET couRse foR LA ROCHELLE 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! Florian MERCIER Stéphanie BODU 5 GOOD REASONs To eNTrUST US wITh yoUr ProjecT: › 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 On foot By bike By horse-drawn carriage By coach By boat By canoe and kayak By small boat Number of people Exclusive exclusive! La Rochelle Tourism NEW New 2020 P7 I La Rochelle gRoups I 2020 SET couRse foR LA ROCHELLE New ★ 2020 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 P8 I La Rochelle gRoups I 2020 GUIDeD ToUrS P9 I La Rochelle gRoups I 2020 GUIDeD ToUrS La ROCHELLe revealS itself 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 FR | GB | ES | D | IT * 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. 30 pers. FR | GB * 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.