Port open to the general public in La Rochelle, Sunday June 26 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Discovery of the activities of this major commercial port and meeting with maritime professionals. An event to experience live with France Bleu La Richelle.
Sunday, June 26, the commercial port of La Rochelle in La Pallice opens its doors to the general public from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. with many activities. Free entry to the site via 141, boulevard Emile Delmas at the Maison du Port, the head office of the Atlantic Port of La Rochelle. 10th edition for this operation which allows visitors to discover today’s port with visits to the sea, the harbor master’s office, meet professionals (pilots, towing sailors, etc.), understand their trades and activities and a more historical visit with the wet basin and the submarine base.
► in detail the program of this open port day
La Rochelle, the fifth largest seaport in France
Atlantic Port of La Rochelle handles 9 to 10 million tonnes of goods per year, it is the fifth largest seaport in France. On a daily basis, the commercial port of La Rochelle manages 4 to 5 movements of commercial vessels. Second port exporter of cereals, it also has a big activity on the bulk with refined petroleum products and liquid fertilizer. Recently, this commercial port has specialized in “heavy lift” with onshore and off-shore wind power. Another particularity is that it is from La Pallice that sailboats or speedboats leave for export. These ships are ferried aboard large ships.
Go to the port for his visit
Car, bus, bike… everything is possible to get to the Maison du Port located at 141 boulevard Emile Delmas in La Rochelle. For the bus, there is line 1 with the Magasins Généraux station, cars can park on boulevard Delmas, and bicycles will be authorized in the visit area.
Eat during this open port day
About ten foodtrucks will be present on the La Pallice site. For more traditional catering, Marine Escale, the home for sailors on stopover or La Source, restaurant in front of the Maion du Port. Possibility to take your picnic with dedicated areas.
France Bleu La Rochelle direct from the port
On the occasion of this open day at the Atlantic Port of La Rochelle, find Aurélie Poilce and her guests live from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a special program from Actu du Littoral. In their company, discover the trades and activities of this great commercial port.