•La Rochelle is the first cycling city in France, environmentally friendly, fast and good exercise, it is part of the La Rochelle culture to use bikes as mean of transportation in and around the city.
Many activities are possible in or near La Rochelle. Students who like sports will enjoy this destination with a large offer : water
•sports (La Rochelle is famous for sailing, wind
•surfing, surfing), beach activities (beach volleyball...), cycling... During the summer the city is lively with various local events and festivals, many concerts are held at the harbour or in the city centre. La Rochelle has a lovely city centre with pedestrian streets, shopping, the historical harbour and its towers, the cathedrale... Excursions near to La Rochelle include Bordeaux, Ile de Ré, Ile d'Aix...