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Last spacious three bedroom (93 sqm) apartment within large renovation project. 16 sqm terrace. One parking included. Lift.
The flat is on the top floor, in the main building with the quarry stone facace of the XIXth century overlooking the Town Hall, one of the most prestigious monuments in town. It boasts high ceilings and a south oriented terrace at the back, which is very seldom found in the historic centre.
Nestled in the historic heart of the town of La Rochelle, in front of the16th century City Hall within the shopping district, this development offers it all, comfort of new build with charm of a period property, and a unique central location in the old town. Everything that is exciting in La Rochelle is within walking distance: the old port, its iconic towers and many restaurants are just 200 meters away; the charming XIXth century covered food-market is just down the street.
This development offers splendid apartments ranging from studios to 5 bedroom apartments with terrace. Parkings are available and the nearest public parking Verdun is within 3 minutes walk.

Even though it is an old building it has been renovated according to the latest building regulations and norms of constructions; it will receive the label "BBC renovation" which stands for Batiment Basse Consommation (Low energy consumption building) and will bear all the guarantees of a new build property. As a matter of fact a new build property in France has a one year guarantee of faultless completion, a 2 year guarantee of proper functioning for fixtures and fittings and a 10 year structural guarantee (roof, walls...)

As much as possible the old material such as old timber and ancient wooden doors will be kept, along with heigh ceilings...and all the original architectural features (vast entrance halls and porches, natural stone, lime based render...). Three of the buildings have a lift. Fitted wardrobes, fully fitted bathroom or shower room, floortiling and laminated wooden floor, double glazing windows.

La Rochelle called “the white city” was founded by the Romans and has developed troughout the ages a strong and lucrative merchant activity making of the town the most attractive and romantic city of the Atlantic coast from Nantes to Bordeaux. On top of its fortified port, its mansions, and narrow streets with arcades and timber frame houses, La Rochelle also boasts the largest leisure port in Europe with over 3000 moorings, a lively marina, a wide range of shopping facilities and restaurants to suit all tastes. La Rochelle is also a buoyant city with a great sense of “joie de vivre” promoted by the thousands of local students as well as by the town council which organises famous events such as the “La Solitaire du Figaro” sailing race or the “Francofolies” music festival, and its very diverse cultural activities including some renowned musea. The nearest seaside resort of Chatelaillon or the island of Re are accessible by car within 10 to 15 mn and allow to enjoy the 3rd best climate in France (just after Corsica and the Cote d’Azur).

With its fortified port, its famous towers, its stately mansions, its old streets with arcades and timber houses, its “wooden town”, everything contributes to make of La Rochelle a very attractive city that you will enjoy not only for its beautiful landmarks but also for its shopping, its restaurants and its nightlife. There is quite a lot to do in the city including sightseeing in the Old Town with its splendid City Hall built in the reign of Henri IV in Italian style, visiting one of the numerous musea, the large and modern city aquarium or strolling the 2 km long old fortifications park, home for swans and birds. The Port des Minimes is the largest leisure port in Europe on the Atlantic coast. Over 3 thousand crafts of all types can be accommodated in one of the 3 basins, Bout-blanc, Marillac or Lazaret. The port facilities include shipyards, renowned sail makers and specialists in outfitting which contribute to make of La Rochelle an ideal location for boat lovers. Ferries run daily in the summer between La Rochelle and Ile d’Aix, Fort Boyard for a one day adventure.
Just across the bridge from La Rochelle lays Ile de Re, a beautiful stretch of land of 25 km long with over 200 miles of bicycle lanes to take the time to discover its natural wildlife, beautiful beaches, vineyards, salt marshes, the lighthouse “Les Baleines” and quaint villages such as Saint Martin, Ars, La Couarde or Loix.
In the immediate vicinity of La Rochelle, Rochefort, Cognac, or Oyster farming in Marennes are good alternatives for a day trip. Life in La Rochelle is classy, easy going, healthy because practicing sports is easy, pleasant because of the climate and good sea food.

How to get to La Rochelle

By train :
La Rochelle TGV train station - 4 hrs from Paris
By plane
Airport of La Rochelle (7 km) offers flights to/from London, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Southampton, Bristol, Birmingham, Cork, Leeds, East Midlands.
By car
From Paris, La Rochelle is 4h30 drive and 6h30 drive from Calais

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