Naval Aircraft Museum (Musee de L'aeronautique Naval) in Rochefort

This museum in Rochefort is the largest in France dedicated solely to Naval aircraft, based in hangers originally designed for the use of airships in 1916. Aviation enthusiast who work here will tell you the history, Operation and employment of the different planes, some even have first hand experience of taking off and landing on aircraft carriers using similar aircraft, you will also find an impressive exhibition of models and library.

  The good thing about this museum you get close up to the planes.

Wind Surfing and Kite surfing around La Rochelle

A wind surfing race at fouras and for fun at Aytre and Chàtlaillon-plage.

The fresh local produce near La Rochelle, Charente Maritime France

Fresh local bread and croissants bought from the local patisserie in Le Thou nr La Rochelle, Charente Maritime France.

Festive swim in the sea at Chatelaillon-plage

At the closest beach to our Gites just south of La Rochelle over 600 people ran into the sea at the beach for a winter swim and were rewarded with a hot mulled wine and a cake, Brrrrrrrrr!