Organize your weekend in La Rochelle

Are you planning a weekend in La Rochelle? Whether with family, friends or your significant other, there are a few tips you should know to organize your trip and make the most of your vacation. Indeed, you can't go to La Rochelle without some prior preparation.

So, how can you best prepare for your weekend in La Rochelle?

1. Book in advance to get the best prices 💰

Few people think about it, but the earlier you book your train and accommodation, the cheaper it will be. By booking your trip at the last minute, not only will you pay a relatively high price, but you will also have a hard time finding availability.

La Rochelle is a very touristy city, which means that during, for example, the summer season or holidays, some trains and hotels may be fully booked.

If you don't want this to happen and ruin your weekend, don't hesitate to book your train and hotel several months in advance.

2. Plan your visits before you come ⛪

Spending just a weekend in La Rochelle is short. If you want to have time to visit as many places as possible, it's better not to arrive in this city without some prior knowledge.

Therefore, before your stay, don't hesitate to do some research on the internet or at the La Rochelle tourist office to find out about the most beautiful places to visit. Try to optimize your visits by going to places that are close to each other in order to save time.

You can, for example, stroll around the Old Port of La Rochelle. Otherwise, if you are coming with family and children, you can also discover the La Rochelle Aquarium and the Maritime Museum.

As you can see, there are many places to visit in La Rochelle, so organize your visits before your stay. This way, when you arrive, you will know exactly what to do and where to go.

3. Don't forget the places to eat in La Rochelle 🍲

A visit to La Rochelle naturally involves meals. During your weekend, you will have several meals. If you are with family or coming with your significant other, you probably won't go to the same places.

Unsurprisingly, there are many places where you can enjoy a good meal in La Rochelle, and some are more popular than others. Therefore, it is better to reserve a table before coming.

So, just like the train, hotel and visits, it is best to book restaurants in advance where you plan to go throughout your weekend in La Rochelle. After all, it would be a shame to waste time waiting for a table to become available in the restaurant you are interested in! Once again, to find the best restaurants in La Rochelle, you can consult customer reviews on the internet or contact the tourist office.

4. For your weekend in La Rochelle, think of Blue Valet 🚙

Are you planning to go to La Rochelle soon, leaving from Bordeaux station, Aix-en-Provence or Lyon St Exupéry? If you have already booked your trips, hotel and restaurants, there may be a small detail you haven't thought of: parking your vehicle!

This is a problem faced by many travelers. Indeed, if you park your car near the station or the airport, it will not be secure at all and you will not be able to fully enjoy your weekend.

Some stations and airports have parking lots, but they are expensive and you are not even certain to find available spaces. So why not turn to Blue Valet?

From our website or our application, you can make a reservation for the dates of your weekend in La Rochelle. On the day of departure, you go to the drop-off area of your departure station where one of our valets will be waiting to retrieve and take charge of your car.

You can leave with peace of mind since we watch over your vehicle during your stay!

 

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