Portside La Rochelle, Nouvelle-aquitaine

Property Description

Right upstairs from a row of restaurants and cafes, this little home not only has a fantastic location going for it, but it also peers right out onto Old Port. Wake up early morning and open the window to let the fresh breeze in as you brew a coffee. With the beautiful aroma still lingering, get back in bed with a book and spend a lazy morning getting lost in a pirate novel. When you’re ready, head downstairs to any of the eateries for breakfast before setting off to explore the historic city centre. We recommend doing this by foot, so you can easily stop to take the perfect holiday photos, but if you want to hire a bike, La Rochelle is a great city for it. A slow stroll to the shops will allow you to really take in the Renaissance patrician houses and old half-timbered houses that stand shoulder to shoulder here.

There’s an aquarium, bowling alley, and exhibitions to visit too, but we won’t argue if the waterfront is where you want to be. Return to the quay as you have a drink at one of the cafes or stop off to buy a pain au chocolat – or five – to take back to the apartment. After a refreshing shower, simply collapse into the plush sofa as you munch and read.

Home truths:
*Parking in La Rochelle can be tricky, so we recommend sticking to the easily accessible public transport where possible – though we think the best way to see the city is on foot
*This home is located on the first floor with no lift
*The entrance to this home is shared with the building's other residents
*This home is in a central spot, so noise is to be expected – light sleepers may want to pack earplugs
*We think the kitchen is better suited to lighter bites than large meals