Port de Plaisance des Minimes

Bigger may (or may not) be better

When it comes to "big" there are extremely few marinas able to top this for the title of the Big Dog. This is the largest marina in France for pleasure bots and it was named after a Medieval Convent ...

Hypnotic sounds of masts and ropes in the breeze, a sound to dream to.

We have visited La Rochelle many times, and the weather was glorious when we were here in August 2019, on the way back from Spain. The restaurants and bars make this s superb place to while way a few ...

Beautiful drive

Took a drive here while staying across the bay in La Rochelle. Such a picturesque place with 6000 boats docked in this 40 year old marina. Bustling area full of joggers, bicyclers and people strolling...

Great time to visit as a transatlantic yacht race was about to take place

Very interesting as the port was full of boats getting ready for a transatlantic yacht race. Very colourful and busy.

Sunset over the port

Watch the sun set over the port Stroll by and listen to the sea gulls cries Watch the baots leaving for their morning sail and returning in the evening