Jun 2, 2009 - La Rochelle

This morning we went to the Port of La Rochelle with a stop off on the way at a pretty little village about 2km away called Mareuil-sul-Lay. ... La Rochelle’s position as one of France’s most sheltered sea ports helped to create its fortune and later helped to nearly destroy it during the Hundred Years War between France and England. ... La Rochelle was founded in the 10th century as a fishing village which began to expand in the 12th century to reach its apogee in the following century through the wine and salt trade. ... In 1945, La Rochelle was the last French city to be liberated but luckily escaped major damage. ... La Rochelle has really come into its own during the 20th century when vacationers discovered its white sandy beaches, medieval architecture, lovely weather and proximity to some of the most beautiful isles of the French coast and today we were able to join that group. ...

Jul 30, 2008 - Montpellier

Second to last city.Second to last city....

Jul 28, 2008 - europe '08' - La Rochelle

we arrived in La Rochelle at around 10pm and after a quick freshen up at our budget. ... It appeared that La Rochelle was a small yet beautiful little place. ... the ride took us around 1 1/2 hours (at a very lesurely pace) but was well worth it for the beautiful beaches!!! We enjoyed another night of the ever entertaining night life and a massive seafood platter (which apparently is a must in La Rochelle!!) this was an experience!! i think we spent more time trying to get into it than actuall eating it!!! Day 2 - went to sea life centre!!! saw lots of little nimo's!! and some other really wierd looking fishies!! after this we were really in the mood for some sea food!! (is that wrong??) Our train left La Rochelle at 10pm that evening in the direction of Nice. ...

Nov 2, 2007 - Moving on again

After visiting the chateau and caves and having a quiet day recovering from a boozy night with fellow British ( well scottish actually) motorhomers we decided to move on, the plan at present is to head back towards the Atlantic coast.After visiting the chateau and caves and having a quiet day recovering from a boozy night with fellow British ( well scottish actually) motorhomers we decided to move on, the plan at present is to head back towards the Atlantic coast....

Oct 17, 2007 - With no particular place to you, you often get lucky

We got a bit of a late start this morning what with ignoring the alarm clock and then figuring out what to do with our still damp articles of clothing. Bob needs to be navigator and hotel finder more often because we ended up on the Ile de Re, a small island (reachable by a long bridge) off the west coast of France just north of La Rochelle (Poitou-Charentes region for you geography teachers). ... The island is only 5 kilometers by 30 kilometers in size, flat, criss-crossed with small roads and bike trails, the home of 18,000 residents living in only 3-4 small towns or villages, blessed with warm sunny weather because of the Gulf Stream, and currently a favorite spot for second home owners, vacation renters, and just tourists like us.We got a bit of a late start this morning what with ignoring the alarm clock and then figuring out what to do with our still damp articles of clothing. Bob needs to be navigator and hotel finder more often because we ended up on the Ile de Re, a small island (reachable by a long bridge) off the west coast of France just north of La Rochelle (Poitou-Charentes region for you geography teachers). ... The island is only 5 kilometers by 30 kilometers in size, flat, criss-crossed with small roads and bike trails, the home of 18,000 residents living in only 3-4 small towns or villages, blessed with warm sunny weather because of the Gulf Stream, and currently a favorite spot for second home owners, vacation renters, and just tourists like us....

Aug 6, 2007 - Nanteuil - Angoulême

Tien kilometer voor Angoulême zien wij de eerste druivenaanplant. ... In Viville zien wij Angoulême op de andere heuvel in de regen liggen. ... Wij besluiten om in Angoulême een hotel te nemen. ...

Aug 1, 2007 - Nouâtre - St. Cyr

De weg van Nouâtre naar Chatellerault is redelijk vlak. Morgen gaan wij met het openbaar vervoer naar Poitiers. ... Ik verheug me nu al op koffie met gebak en een driegangenmenu.De weg van Nouâtre naar Chatellerault is redelijk vlak. Morgen gaan wij met het openbaar vervoer naar Poitiers. ... Ik verheug me nu al op koffie met gebak en een driegangenmenu....

Nov 12, 2005 - Les Portes on L'le de Re, France

LA ROCHELLE TO l'le de Ré Before 1988 visitors to l'ile de Ré had to take a ferry. I had to catch the Re bus to La Rochelle (1 hour; €5), then take the train back to Paris. ... NEXT WEEK Next week we fly on a low-fare carrier to Ireland, then pop over to New York before flying back home to California -- where I set out on yet another overseas adventure.LA ROCHELLE TO l'le de Ré Before 1988 visitors to l'ile de Ré had to take a ferry. I had to catch the Re bus to La Rochelle (1 hour; €5), then take the train back to Paris. ... NEXT WEEK Next week we fly on a low-fare carrier to Ireland, then pop over to New York before flying back home to California -- where I set out on yet another overseas adventure....

Nov 10, 2005 - La Rochelle

EURAIL PASS I got to l'ile de Ré from Paris by TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse, or "high-speed train") to La Rochelle. ... PARIS TO LA ROCHELLE The train to La Rochelle took just 2:49, traveling up to 186 mph. ... The brief conversation led me to believe the La Rochelle train station is small (Lesson 1: Don't assume anything), and that someone (like me) who doesn't speak French would have no problem hopping on the city's only bus. ... LA ROCHELLE La Rochelle is 290 miles southwest of Paris (between Bordeaux and Nantes), and is a beautiful, historic port city. ... In the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries La Rochelle was one of France's great maritime cities. ...

Aug 9, 2005 - Paris - Cognac - Angoulême

Today's drive takes us past Orléans, the site of Joan of Arc's first great victory. Then on to Cognac to visit a distillery, before arriving in Angoulême for the night. ... (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner) What an amazing day we had today! We start at Orléans and learned a whole bunch about Joan of Arc.Today's drive takes us past Orléans, the site of Joan of Arc's first great victory. Then on to Cognac to visit a distillery, before arriving in Angoulême for the night. ... (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner) What an amazing day we had today! We start at Orléans and learned a whole bunch about Joan of Arc....

Jun 8, 2005 - La Rochelle

La Rochelle is a town virtually bursting at the seams with nautical paraphenalia of all descriptions, usually made in China. ... La Rochelle is also where the fictional submarine that is in "Das Boot" left from on her wartime patrols. ... We got one of the real bargains of the trip in a fishing village just near La Rochelle, 14 fresh oysters, plus two test cases, for 2. ...

Apr 30, 2005 - The long drive...........

Did a super long drive today.Did a super long drive today....