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Revision as of 12:39, 9 September 2010
La Rochelle, France
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Background
La Rochelle has been an important port since the 12th century and was until the 15th century the largest French port on the Atlantic coast. During the next two centuries, La Rochelle became wealthy through trade with the New World, a dominance that only ended with the Napoleonic Wars, as a result of which France lost many of its overseas territories and its naval power was seriously weakened. A key Nazi submarine base during the Second World War, it was the last major French city to be liberated at the end of the war. Today the city is the largest yachting center along the Brittany coast, with a capacity of nearly 4,000 yachts in a huge purpose-built marina and two tidal basins in the Vieux Port.
Charts
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Radio Nets
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Weather
Local weather conditions?
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Check-in facilities
There are three options for visitors: the huge Port des Minimes with room for 3,300 boats and two tidal basins, the Vieux Port and the Bassin des Chalutiers. Entrance to the Port des Minimes is possible at most states of tide, although note that minimum depths in the fairway at low water springs are 1.5 meters. Entrance to the two tidal basins is only possible for two hours before high water and 30 minutes after via separate locks and swing bridges. The Bassin des Chalutiers is the quieter of the two basins, whereas the Vieux Port is surrounded by restaurants and car parks.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
The Port des Minimes is one of the largest marinas in France, with space for 3,300 boats and reportedly plans to increase this to nearly 4,500 by installing additional pontoons. Visiting yachts berth on the long central pontoon. Around the marina there are all the facilities yachtsmen are likely to require plus more chandleries than you can shake a stick at. Fuel is available from a dedicated fuel quay and boats of up to 50 tons can be lifted. The marina is over two kilometers from the town, although cycles and scooters can be hired in the marina.
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Offshore Islands
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Tourism & things to do ashore
 Vieux Port from city walls |
 Renaissance Hotel de Ville |
 La Rochelle old town from walls |
The walk along the old walls, with a visit to the three surviving towers - St Nicholas Tower, Chain Tower and Lantern Tower - is well worthwhile. St Nicholas Tower has an interesting internal structure and great views over the old port, the Chain Tower has a detailed explanation of the history of the city (in French only), whereas the Lantern Tower, which was formerly used as a prison, has numerous engravings in its walls, left by generations of prisoners including English corsairs. The renaissance Hotel de Ville is also most impressive. Maritime history buffs will enjoy the displays in the Maritime Museum in the Bassin des Chalutiers, especially the history of fishing out of La Rochelle, and an additional attraction is Jacques Cousteau's famous expedition ship Calypso.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Laundry
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
(Data from visit in 2000) The restaurants around the Vieux Port are worth exploring, especially the Vietnamese Loan Phuong. At the time of visit, the restaurants in the most popular area of the old town, Rue du Chaine, were a bit of a tourist trap and few French families ate there.
Internet/WiFi
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Motorbike & Car Rentals
Marine Stores & Facilities
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Repairs
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
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External Links
Links to relevant websites.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- June 2000 --Atheneoflymington 18:14, 14 January 2010 (UTC)
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