Historically planted with 90% vines until the late Middle Ages, La Rochelle is the birthplace of the Cognac wine region and appellation while its proximity to the ocean offers an invitation to travel.
Inhale the energising sea air of this coastal landscape, which provides a great starting point to discover the Cognac appellation under a different light, by visiting one of the oldest Cognac houses or discovering Cognac paired with seafood, for instance.
Travel, art and history lovers can admire La Rochelle’s famous towers while strolling through the city’s streets to taste local specialities at market stalls.
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La Rochelle
2 Quai Georges Simenon
17000 La Rochelle
Phone: +33 (0)5 46 41 14 68
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