A Serene Escape at Parc des Pères in La Rochelle

Getting There

• Walking

  From the city center (Place de la République), head southwest on Rue de la République towards Rue de la Chaussee. Continue straight to reach the waterfront and turn right onto the Promenade de la Plage. Follow the promenade until you reach Place de la Liberté. From there, continue straight onto Rue de la Victoire. After about 500 meters, you'll come to a roundabout. Take the first exit onto Avenue de la République and continue straight. After about 1 kilometer, you will see the entrance to Parc des Pères on your left at Allée François Péron.

• Public Transport (Bus)

  From the main bus station (Gare Routière La Rochelle), take bus line L (Ligne de bus La Rochelle) heading towards La Pallice. Get off at the stop 'Parc des Pères', which is approximately a 10-minute ride. The park is located just a short walk from the bus stop. Follow the signs to Allée François Péron, and you will arrive at the entrance to the park.

• Bicycle

  If you have access to a bicycle, start from the city center near the Vieux Port. Take the bike path along the waterfront heading towards the south. Continue on the path until you reach the 'Parc des Pères' signage. The park is located at Allée François Péron, just off the main bike route. It's a scenic ride of about 2.5 kilometers.