Les Minimes, Marina complex in La Rochelle, France
Les Minimes is a large marina in La Rochelle with several basins linked by numerous jetties that accommodate thousands of boats. The complex is designed so that sailors and motorboat owners can easily dock their vessels and access services.
The port was created in the 1970s as the number of recreational boats on France's Atlantic coast grew rapidly. This development helped meet the rising demand for mooring spaces for privately owned vessels.
Port des Minimes hosts the Grand Pavois La Rochelle maritime exhibition, which brings together international maritime professionals and enthusiasts since 1973.
The harbor is accessible around the clock and offers various berths for temporary visits. On-site facilities like fuel stations for boats help make longer stays convenient.
An electric-solar catamaran operates from the historic Tour de la Chaîne in the city, bringing visitors directly across the water to the harbor. This eco-friendly connection surprises many travelers who did not expect to find such a sustainable transport option.
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La Rochelle and its surroundings offer families a range of activities along the French Atlantic coast. The city itself holds several attractions, including the aquarium with over 12,000 marine animals, medieval towers at the Old Port, and various museums such as the Maritime Museum and the New World...
Lighthouse at the End of the World
1.2 km
Aquarium de La Rochelle
1.6 km
Tour Saint-Nicolas
1.6 km
Tour de la Lanterne
1.5 km
Tour de la Chaîne
1.6 km
Musée maritime de La Rochelle
1.4 km
Port de plaisance La Rochelle
336 m
Parc Animalier Charles-Édouard Beltremieux
1.5 km
La Coursive/Scène Nationale La Rochelle
1.6 km
France I
1.4 km
Prefecture hotel of Charente-Maritime
1.6 km
Musée des modèles réduits
1.2 km
Clocher Saint-Jean de la Rochelle
1.6 km
Parc Charruyer
1.5 km
Plage de la Concurrence
1.3 km
Casino Municipal
1.2 km
Église des Carmes
1.7 km
Bastion du Gabut
1.6 km
Porte des deux moulins de la rochelle
1.3 km
Villa Alsace, La Rochelle
1.4 km
Slipway
1.3 km
Passerelle Nelson Mandela
948 m
Richelieu lighthouse
614 m
Minimes Beach
559 m
The Wave
1.2 km
La Rochelle front range light
1.7 km
World War I Memorial
1.3 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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