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General Information
LA ROCHELLE
A dynamic and innovative town, La Rochelle is where all energies converge. Strengthened by its nautical industries and its popularity among tourists, La Rochelle is a pioneer in terms of urban ecology, promoting the image of an innovative town opening out to the world.
Full of history, La Rochelle can boast a remarkable heritage.
Having four separate ports, it is also a destination that leads naturally out to the ocean . An exceptionally sunny area, it is the third most visited town in France.
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ACCESS
By Plane
Lyon, London, Birmingham, Southampton and Dublin from 25 April 2006. Multiple connections available at Lyon for French and foreign cities. La Rochelle airport is 20 minutes from the Conference Centre.
www.larochelle.aeroport.fr
By Train
Every day there are 6 TGV (high speeds trains) to Paris taking less than 3 hours, 4 trains to Nantes and 8 trains to Bordeaux. The station is 5 minute's walk from Espace Encan.
http://www.infolignes.com/
By road
Paris - La Rochelle via the A10 (460 km / 285 miles -5 hours)
Nantes - La Rochelle via the A83 (150 km / 95 miles - 1 hour 50 mins)
Bordeaux - La Rochelle via the A10 (180 km / 110 miles -1 hour 45 mins)
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