Near the square there are numerous restaurants, cafes and shops; life never stops here, day or night. The large clock tower is a notable architectural structure. Those are remains of fortifications, in 17th century it has housed city gates. The tower is decorated with a massive bell, weighing more than 2 tons; there was no large-scale reconstruction of the tower from the mid-18th century. Among the religious …
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Another exciting adventure is to climb to the observation deck of the lighthouse, Tour de la Lanterne. The old lighthouse is located in the port area, so it is almost impossible to skip it while exploring city's attractions. The port area is seen from the observation deck; particularly beautiful is panorama that can be seen in the evening. At the night, a city offer to visit one of the local theaters, the most …
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An attractive holiday destination will be the Le Soleil Brille pour Tout Le Monde restaurant. The basis of its menu consists of national cuisine dishes; vegetarian food devotees have their own menu. Part of the tables is served on the beautiful terrace surrounded by rich greenery. The Le Boute en Train restaurant is also very popular among tourists; in addition to a varied menu, its main advantages are fast service …
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La Rochelle is a permanent venue for the annual Escales Documentaires of la Rochelle. At the same festive venue, this documentary film festival brings together major international figures and those who are just trying their hand at filmmaking. During the festival, guests of the city can visit interesting premieres, as well as enjoy plenty of interesting thematic programs. Special attention is always paid to films …
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You can continue your acquaintance with the history and culture of the past centuries by visiting the House-Museum of Henry II. This majestic 16th century mansion is now striking with its luxury. An interesting collection of historical exhibits is hidden within its walls. The atmosphere in this house was recreated as much as possible, like what it was in the times of the previous owners. Now the mansion houses …
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Among other city attractions that are interesting to visit with children, it is worth highlighting the Aquarium La Rochelle. It is quite small, but has a collection of fish and exotic marine inhabitants that can impress even the most experienced tourists. Very interesting excursions for children are held in the natural-science museum, Musee d’histoire naturelle de La Rochelle. This museum has a very …
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Climate in France and weather forecast - best seasons for visit
In France, the climate is quite favorable, so you can travel here at any time of the year. The main factor is the purpose of your visit to this romantic country, and financial opportunities. The highest tourist season occurs in the height of summer, and is observed from the end of July to the beginning of August. Although, in general, the beach season lasts until mid-September and the autumn season is characterized by a reasonable influx of tourists. Also, it is worth noting that a huge tourist rush is observed in the winter period. The country is visited by fans of mountain skiing. This usually begins from the middle of December and lasts until February. Also, a large percentage of travelers prefer to join in on the New Year and Christmas holidays in France. The least number of tourists in France is witnessed during the off-season. However, you can come to Paris at any time of the year; even when it rains to no end for days and the cold winds are relentless.
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Atmosphere of France: religion and languages
However, majority of the people still supports the unity of the French people, even according to the linguistic factor. But it should be noted that since the early nineties, there are several schools in France that study dialects, for example, Basque, Catalan or Corsican in addition to the national French language. In addition to the official language in France, some regions also speak their own peculiar dialects. The most common are the Alsatian dialect, and the Lorraine Franconian language. About 3% of the local population speaks German fluently, less than 2% speak Arabic and its dialects, and about 1% of the population speaks Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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