## The neighborhood Only 100m away from the sea, you will also be 5 min drive from the city centre and the port, allowing you to visit the coast easily. Guarded by the Chain Tower and the Saint-Nicolas Tower, the Old Port has inspired many artists. After strolling along the quays, visitors are invited to wander through the pretty streets of the old town. Renaissance patrician houses and old half-timbered houses follow one another. The many small shops in the pedestrian zones and the streets lined with arcades have everything to satisfy the shopping enthusiast. You can also reach the aquarium in only 15 minutes by car or the Ile de Ré in only 10 minutes. ## Getting around La Rochelle train station → 20 min by car La Rochelle-Île de Ré Airport → 7 min by car