La Rochelle overview

One of the great things about France is its close proximity to the UK, which makes it a fantastic option for a quick city break for a weekend away. La Rochelle is an ideal city break destination as it can be accessed in about an hour by a direct flight from London’s Stansted airport. The city offers weekend travellers the chance to enjoy a romantic short-break away from the endless phone calls, emails and spreadsheets in the office. Those who visit La Rochelle are surprised by the variety of food on offer, with the local speciality called “Cherantais”, fresh mussels served in a delicious white whine sauce, while the local drink is a sweet wine mixed with fruit syrup. Be careful, the sweet drinks can make you feel drunk rather quickly!