🇫🇷 La Rochelle Day Trip: A Perfect Coastal Escape

🚂 Morning: Arrival & Exploration Took the train from Bordeaux (2 hours) Walked from the station to the charming harbor area for lunch 🍽️ 🏰 Highlights of the Day 1️⃣ Three Towers of La Rochelle Combo ticket to climb the historic towers (Tour Saint-Nicolas, Tour de la Chaîne, Tour de la Lanterne) Vibrant square by the clocktower—live music, cafés, and people-watching 🎵 2️⃣ Boat Trip to Fort Boyard ⛴️ 2-hour round trip to see the famous fortress (yes, the TV show prison!) Missed: Ferries to Île d'Aix and Île de Ré (next time!) 3️⃣ Beach Time 🏖️ Joined locals sunbathing and brave teens cliff-jumping into the sea! 🚄 Evening: Return to Paris 3-hour train to Montparnasse—relaxed and sun-kissed ☀️ Future Plan: Stay on Île de Ré for a slow, bike-filled getaway! 🚴‍♀️ #LaRochelle #FortBoyard #FrenchCoastalLife