As the most important city on the Loire and Gironde estuaries, don't miss the medieval towers of the Vieux Port, the Grosse Horloge gateway, the Renaissance town hall and other 17th and 18th century buildings. Museums include the Musée du Nouveau Monde, the Musée Rochelais d'Histoire Protestante and the Musée Maritime. If you've got a bit of time on your hands, head for one of the three beaches (de la Concurrence, des Minimes, Chef de Baie). At the Pointe des Minimes, contemplate the Phare du bout du monde, a replica of the original lighthouse erected in 1884 on the Isle of the States in Patagonia, now destroyed.

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From May to October the temperatures are mild. Only precipitation can bother you, but if it is frequent, it usually leaves room for thinning. And between two rains the light is superb! The highlight of the cultural year is mid-July with the Francofolies de La Rochelle, an emblematic festival of songs and contemporary music. It is difficult then to find accommodation at the last moment. But if you have planned your stay, you will enjoy this good-natured and joyful festival. Film festivals, sports events and water sports events are held throughout the year.

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La Rochelle is subject to a warm and temperate climate and records significant rainfall. Even in the driest month there is a lot of rain. The average annual temperature at La Rochelle is 12.6 °C. In August, the hottest month, the average temperature is 19.7°C, in January, the coldest month, 5.8°C. Over the year, the average cumulative rainfall is 762 mm.

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Tour de la Chaîne CMT17 - E. COEFFE
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