All the keys to discover La Rochelle, the Ile de Ré and the Ile d'Oléron for a short stay.

A colorful, ultra-practical and richly illustrated guide to discovering the Charente coast and its islands, from La Rochelle to the Marennes-Oléron basin.
An in-depth treatment of La Rochelle, as dynamic as it is steeped in history. In addition to the sites to visit, a selection of the best places to eat on the go or with starred chefs, have a drink or party.
A chapter is dedicated to the Ile de Ré, its villages with narrow streets lined with white houses and hollyhocks, its beaches and its salt marshes, to be discovered along the countless cycle paths. All the recommendations of our authors to discover the heritage, taste the best ice cream, find the ideal beach where to practice water sports (paddle, kitesurfing, sailing) or observe birds.
The island of Oléron is also the subject of a specific chapter. On this authentic island, wild beaches, superb forests, century-old vineyards, ornithological reserves, oyster beds and former salt marshes offer splendid panoramas.
A chapter to discover Rochefort (high place of the Royal Navy for 250 years, city of Pierre Loti and L'Hermione), and the immense basin of Marennes, heart of oyster farming in Charente-Maritime, with multicolored fishermen's huts . Excursions are also offered to the Ile d'Aix, close to the famous Fort Boyard, and to the Ile Madame.
Zooms on essentials: the towers of the port of La Rochelle, the aquarium of La Rochelle, the bike rides on the island of Ré, the lighthouse of Chassiron...
Thematic pages to organize your trip as close as possible to your desires: the best activities with children, the most beautiful beaches, water sports, culinary specialties...
A map for each chapter, region or city, and a detachable map of the whole region and of La Rochelle and the Charente islands.