La Rochelle on the Atlantic coast

La Rochelle, an important medieval port on the coast of the Atlantic in France, is also known as the 'White City'. The ancient buildings are mostly made of limestone, which is slightly yellowish-gray in color, and appears overwhelmingly white under the strong sunlight. After so many years of changes and land reclamation, many relics of the medieval seaport are still preserved here. Many of the ships that carried French immigrants to Montreal, Canada, in North America, set sail from here. Today, a new area has been reclaimed outside the old port, where France's largest marina has been built, with as many as 3,500 berths, facing the Atlantic Ocean. The yachts here are mostly fast boats with triangular sails. Nearby, there are some innovative graffiti and grasslands suitable for children to play. The La Rochelle Aquarium is located in this area, with adult tickets at 18 euros, and an additional charge for audio guides, with discounts for children. The top attraction in La Rochelle, suitable for family activities, is this aquarium, which is said to be worthy of the title of the national aquarium of France. I planned to visit, but when I got there, I found that the price had increased. Inflation seems to be a problem faced by the whole world, and I am no exception. Getting older, I'd better save some money for rice . Just enjoy the scenery, the several towers of the old port, the defensive tower, the chain tower, and the Saint Nicolas tower, according to the information there is a fee, but it turned out to be a bundled charge on site. I wonder who learned this trick from whom? Only the lighthouse at the entrance of the old port, now located on land due to land reclamation, has lost its function as a lighthouse and is near the marina, where you can take a closer look. The whole area is not big, and I walked around in half a day. This was an unplanned overnight stay because Saint Michel's Mount to Bordeaux was too far, and I didn't want to be too tired. It's nice to see the lively scene, and the port's scenery is stunning, giving the impression of a great place to relax and unwind. So life is always about gains and losses, and it's not possible to encounter every opportunity. Perhaps you will have the chance to pass by, enjoy the scenery, and have a drink at a street-side bar 🥃, which can bring a good mood for the day.