🇫🇷 La Rochelle Travel Diary

First stop of graduation trip – where history meets ocean breezes! 🎓🌊 🏠 Accommodation Airbnb win: Host picked us up from the train station! 🚉❤️ Pro tip: Grab a free walking route map (1.5h loop) from the tourism office 🗺️. 🚶♀️ Exploring the City Walkable & bike-friendly: Shared bikes (super cheap!) 🚲. All sights covered in 1.5 days: Towers, harbor, and gelato stops 🍦. 🐠 Aquarium Adventure France’s #2 aquarium: 17.50€ (no student discount, sadly). Expect: Kid chaos 👶 + shark tunnels 🦈 (2h max). ⚓ Lighthouse Climb FREE for students (18-25): Panoramic views + "hold onto your hat!" winds 💨. Night vibes: Harbor crowds till late—but felt safe biking at 11PM 🌙. 🍽️ Food Notes Galanga (Thai): 6/10 ⭐ (decent pad thai). Minato (Japanese): 7/10 ⭐ (sushi saved the day). Better bet: Use The Fork to book harbor-side gems! #LaRochelle #GraduationTrip #FrenchSummer #SoloTravelSafe