[LA ROCHELLE] Dynamism & Influence

From the Old Port, embodying the soul of the city, to the trawlers’ basin with the France 1 meteorological ship, the Maritime Museum’s heritage fleet or classical yachts along the former fish market’s dock, La Rochelle has a very significant maritime heritage and often referred to as the Historical gateway to the Atlantic.

It’s the leading French city for the number of boats marked as ‘Historical Monument’ and one of the most popular tourist cities (4 million visitors per year).

La Rochelle also has the biggest European marina on the Atlantic coast where the Grand Pavois International Boat Show takes place every year.

In addition, the city hosts other events that contribute making the sea a key element of its dynamism and influence.