Sights in Charente Marítimo

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Historical Monuments in La Rochelle

Tour Saint Nicolas

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The tower of St. Nicholas is located on the south coast port of La Rochelle, in front of the Torre de la Chaîne. The tower of St.

Historical Monuments in La Rochelle

Towers of La Rochelle

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Always looking towards the Atlantic Ocean, the towers of Saint-Nicolas, the Chaîne and the Lanterne seem to be in love with the oc

Historical Monuments in Rochefort

Corderie Royale

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"The Corderie Royale" is a unique place in France. This Arsenal was created by Louis XIV and his minister Colbert. It measures 374

Historical Monuments in Saint-Georges-d'Oléron

Strong Boyard

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For two centuries, this silhouette had cuts the horizon of the Atlantic coast of Poitou-Charentes. For many cameras, a zoom lens w

Historical Monuments in La Rochelle

Tower of the Lantern

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The Lantern Tower called the tower of the 4 sergeants. It is located on the esplanade of Saint-Jean d'Acre in La Rochelle. You mus

Historical Monuments in La Rochelle

The Chain Tower

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Chain Tower is one of the two towers that form the entrance to the Old Port of La Rochelle (the latter is the route of Saint-Nicol

City Halls in La Rochelle

Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall)

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Located in Rochelle, the seaside city of some 80.000 habitants. It's one of the characteristic buildings of this city, it attract

Historical Monuments in La Rochelle

Big Clock

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This was originally the main city gate leading to the port. Seeing it will transport you back to the Middle Ages. Rebuilt several

Historical Monuments in Saintes

Arch of Germanicus

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The fact that the city of Saintes has an important heritage goes without saying, but the fact that Germanicus Arch is one of the m

Churches in Saintes

Basilique Saint Eutrope de Saintes

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The Basilique Saint Eutrope de Saintes is one of the most important monuments in Saintes. This 11th century church is a pilgrimage

Churches in Aulnay

Church of St Pierre

In the town of Aulnay, the Saint Pierre church is surrounded by towering cypress trees. It is a beautiful environment that dazzles

Bridges in Rochefort

Suspension Bridge

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With 110 years of history behind it, this black iron colossus is still found on the river Charentes. tourism at that time did not

Historical Monuments in Saintes

Saintes Amphitheatre

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This place is a testimony of the time left in the city. Its condition gives you an idea of the size of the place and the atmosph

Churches in La Rochelle

Eglise Saint Sauveur

The Church of San Salvador in La Rochelle is one of those churches with a tumultuous past. Devastated by two fires in 1418 and 17

Historical Monuments in Rochefort

The Colbert Plaza

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Colbert Square is the centre of Rochefort. Created in 1670, it became a public place in the 18th century. In 1966, the musical "Le

Historical Monuments in Île-d'Aix

Strong of the Rade

The tour around the island of Aix, Fort de la Rade, on the southern tip of the island, the one that's near Sainte Catherine, is on

Historical Monuments in Saintes

Tapisserie de la Genese

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The Romanesque walls of the church of the Abbaye aux Dames are covered with a series of contemporary tapistry. Modern designs giv

Historical Monuments in La Rochelle

Rue des Merciers

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