We are planning to visit the La Rochelle area in first week of July. We will be arriving from Paris by train. (Does TGV line go to la Rochelle - the TGV site wont give me price for this journey?)
My husband , 13 year old son and myself like to combine sightseeing with activity - swimming, cycling, and relaxation. Should we stay in town or countryside? Any advice about the area and train connections very much appreciated
Thanks in anticipation
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Hi scotfam, yes the TGV goes to La Rochelle, usually 3 hrs. Planning a holiday in the area depends on how long you will be staying. For a few days I%26#39;d recommend staying in town, for longer then maybe somewhere like the Ile de re. Let me know how long you are staying and I can suggest some ideas
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Thank you very much for yor prompt reply. We are spending 2 or 3 days in Paris followed by 6 or 7 days in the La Rochelle area. We enjoy good walks, cycling and sightseeing. We will travel to La Rochelle on a Wed so guess self catering is out as usually sat change over. I thought guest house or small hotel might suit. We are happy to hire a car if necessary once we get to La Rochelle.
Do you know why TGV site won%26#39;t issue ticket to La Rochelle but will to Surgeres? I am new to train travel so finding it all a bit confusing!
Many thanks for your help
Margaret
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Hi Margaret, your holiday sounds fantastic. It may still be possible to self- cater from midweek at some campsites. If you stay at a campsite or gite out of town, or even on the Ile de Re, then a car is a must especially for a stay of over a week - all the car hire shops are just over the road from the station. If you do stay in town then a car is not needed, if you want to see the islands you could take a bus journey or even boat. I think for the activities you like and the time you will be here, you should maybe look at being just outside La Rochelle, or on the Island. You can then come in for day trips to the town, whilst discovering the area maybe by car or even by bike.
Details of all types of accomodation can be found on the la rochelle tourisme website.
I%26#39;m not sure about buying tickets as we usually just go to the station,sorry that%26#39;s not helpful to you... but I%26#39;m sure someone on here will be able to help,as there a few Train experts on hand! maybe a UK travel agent could help?
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There%26#39;s a destination expert for trains called sydneynick who may be able to help as I know he has posted on the french forums, maybe you could ask him about fares etc?
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Thanks very much for the advice. Will let you know how we get on with our plans.
Margaret
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Try
www.voyages-sncf.com
Maybe it%26#39;s too late, you%26#39;ve got already your reservations.
Aroud 200 euros round trip for three.
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Hi Scotfam,
I want to drive to la Rochelle and park the car and get the tgv to paris, is there somewhere I can park for 3 days. There does%26#39;nt seem to be any information I can find regarding this.
thanks,
Catherine
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Hi Catherine,
Where are you coming from , maybe the poitou charente region? if you want to park the car for 3 weeks to embark on a holiday in Paris, both the train station and the airport has long term parking, but it would help if you were more specific with your plans? let me know I%26#39;d love to help
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Thank you for your prompt reply. I am delighted to know there are parking spaces at the train station as we are dropping some family to La Roschelle airport my daughter and I would like to visit Paris for a short trip. Is it just the one train station in La Rochelle or are there a few ?
Thanks
Catherine
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At the moment 2, with plans for more. Its really only a light rail link from Porte Dauphine (nr the swimming pool ) to the main Gare SNCF and onwards to Atre / Angoulins/Chatellaillon Plage/ Rochefort and Saintes. Great for the local beaches, but not good for connections as of yet.
You should stick to the main Gare SNCF as this is where the TGV line begins.
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