Water sports in La Rochelle Sailing and sailing school at the famous Les Minimes marina Catamaran sailing and sea cruises Paddleboarding and stand-up paddleboarding in La Rochelle Bay Sea kayaking along the Charente coastline Jet-skiing and towable tubes Sea fishing and discovery trips Introductory sessions in wingfoiling and kitesurfing Boat trips to Fort Boyard Water sports in La Rochelle, sailing on the Atlantic, water sports in Charente-Maritime, boat trips, seaside holidays. Cycling and walking tours Cycle paths along the Atlantic coast The Vélodyssée cycle route along the coast A stroll through Charruyer Park Walks through the coastal marshes Hiking between the sea and nature Cycling routes to Nieul-sur-Mer, Lagord and Esnandes Cycling holidays in La Rochelle, seaside walks, the Vélodyssée, green tourism, nature breaks. Family leisure activities Visit to La Rochelle Aquarium Treasure hunt in the historic centre Mini-golf and bouncy castles Escape games and adventure games Laser tag and bowling Children’s amusement park Family activities in La Rochelle, children’s entertainment, family holidays, fun outings. Heritage and discoveries Exploring the Old Port and its medieval towers Visiting local markets Strolling through historic alleyways Discovering traditional fishing ports Birdwatching in the salt marshes La Rochelle heritage, Charente-Maritime tourism, cultural visits, historic town. Less than 20 km away: Île de Ré Crossing the bridge to Île de Ré Cycle rides between whitewashed villages and salt marshes Exploring the Phare des Baleines lighthouse Birdwatching in the nature reserve Oyster tasting and sampling local produce Île de Ré by bike, salt marshes, Atlantic tourism, nature and seaside holidays. Adrenaline-fuelled activities and sports Tree-top adventure course Outdoor paintball Orienteering Sand yachting (seasonal) Running along the seafront Fitness and wellness Golf and driving range nearby Sports activities in La Rochelle, active holidays, tree-top adventure course, outdoor leisure, outdoor sports.

How do I get to L'Escale studio by car? From Paris (approximately 4 hours 45 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes) From Paris, join the A10 motorway towards Bordeaux, then take the exit for La Rochelle (N11). Once you arrive in La Rochelle, follow the signs for Les Minimes, the marina and the beaches. L'Escale studio is located just a few minutes from the Old Port and has a private underground parking space, ideal for parking your car with complete peace of mind. Journey time depends on traffic conditions. From Bordeaux (approximately 2 hours) From Bordeaux, take the A10 motorway towards Paris, then take the exit for Saintes to join the A837 towards Rochefort and La Rochelle. Then continue towards La Rochelle, following the signs for Les Minimes. You’ll soon arrive at the L’Escale residence, situated right next to the sea, the marina, restaurants, bars and cycle paths. Thanks to its prime location in the Les Minimes neighbourhood, you can leave your car in the car park for the duration of your stay. You can explore La Rochelle on foot or by bike, making the most of the many cycle paths that run along the coast.