... might want to hire a gite.The tourist ... ... are fantastic for swimming. Again if you go an hour south you have the resorts of La Palmyre and Royan. Both these areas are full of camping sites and holiday villages , but there are hotels and gites to be found. Happy Planning ... more

... really set up for small gites, there are more found inland in more rural farming areas. Generally in town its studio appts and on the Ile de Re it will be larger gites / houses to rent. First week of July is the start of the summer hols here and will ... more

We are planning a trip to La Rochelle very soon - End of Feb. 2009. The three of us would like a gite in or around La Rochelle. We have a car. any suggestions on this or would a hotel be best? Thanks. ... more

... Marais Poitivin,for example, then a gite would be cheaper, and give you more freedom. Have you tried the Gites de France website? I think it all depends on how much of your holiday is to be spent in the town. If you need any further help let me know ... more

... I have found a small gite to rent in St. Pierre d'Amilly and although the area looks lovely it is about a 40 minute drive from the beaches and the airport and the nearest shop is ~ 3 miles away. Alternatively I can book a hotel nearer to the tourist ... more

... a hotel. Having stayed in gites a few times they can be a little isolated if you are on your own. In La Rochelle, you would be able to walk down to the port and through the little streets and get the feel of the place without having to drive ... more

... july. There are so many apartments available that ... ... or so. There is an apartment with access to swimming pool at residence les Quais de la Rochelle, Allee de La Misaine. I have also found a nice one with a terrace in the La Ville en Bois area, Rue Cardinal. A ... more

Thanks as always for your advice. We have settled on a modern apartment in the Ville en Bois area. Thought both beach and town will be accessible from there? Spoiled by choice to be honest - just had to make a decision! ... more

Hi There, No of course I dont mind you asking, I am la rochelle apartment, (we discussed something in a thread last week?) trip advisor logged me in as a new user from holidaylettings.co.uk Is there a private message board on here? ... more