La Rochelle is a city in western France and a seaport on the Bay of Biscay, a part of the Atlantic Ocean. It is the capital of the Charente-Maritime department.

The city has beautifully maintained its past architecture, making it one of the most picturesque and historically rich cities on the Atlantic coast. This helped develop a strong tourism industry.La Rochelle was founded during the 10th century and became an important harbour in the 12th century.

La Rochelle is a French port town with a fascinating history and beautiful locale.
Long before La Rochelle was built, the area was Gaelic territory before falling to Roman control.
The actual town was established in the 900s and soon became an important trading port.
The town traded between French and English control several times in the Middle Ages.
During World War 2, the town was under German control and a main staging are for submarines.
Both the medieval buildings and the German U-boat hanger can be seen by visitors today.
History aside, modern La Rochelle is a charming seaside town with many interesting attractions.

Niort is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France. The town is located on the Sèvre Niortaise River and is a centre of angelica cultivation in France.