La Rochelle

Known for its white limestone cliffs, La Rochelle features a bustling Vieux Port (old Harbor) with exceptional shops and restaurants. Three medieval towers once protected the port and are now symbols of the waterfront. The imposing Four Sergeants Tower was formerly a prison, and you can see where the corsairs scrawled graffiti on the walls. You will also appreciate La Rochelle's pedestrian-friendly streets, especially in the city center. which is graced by 17th and 18th century architecture.