La Rochelle is an essential point of passage to go to the famous Ile de Ré.
You will discover a historic old town, and its magnificent buildings, including the 3 towers of La Rochelle, the old clock. You can also stroll along the old port, and thus go to the aquarium of La Rochelle, and visit the seaport and the new districts.
The beaches are never far away, and if the mood strikes you it is very easy to shop in the narrow streets and under the arcades.
Not too far, you can reach Rochefort, l’île d’Oléron, or even Royan and the nice cities around: Meschers Sur Gironde, Talmont Sur Gironde, or St Palais Sur Mer.