An exceptional living environment

La Rochelle enjoys an annuel rate of sunshine close to that of the Côte d'Azur and its climate is tempered by the proximity of the islands of  Ré, Oléron, Aix et Madame.The town benefits from a setting of greenery, beaches, fortifications and limestone cliffs. It is a natural heritage that is passionately maintained;

With more than 3 million visitors per year, La Rochelle is the 3^rd most visited town in France. A veritable jewel in the European Atlantic facade. Situated between Nantes and Bordeaux, La Rochelle is 3 hours from Paris by TGV and has available an airport serving some major European towns, (London , Dublin .... )

Its ports have made of it a major actor (in pleasure and commerce) on the Atlantic front. The agglomeration consists of 147,000 inhabitants and it is without doubt a valuable asset to the region of Poitou Charentes

Tourist town, pioneer in ecological matters, the town of La Rochelle  has intelligently capitalised on its natural riches ( nautical industry, food processing industry, urban ecology, event tourism) More recently, it has discovered for itself , a passion for high technologies.)

The IEF is situated on the Minimes Campus in the premises of Sup de Co, La Rochelle. The Minimes Campus offers students a university library and a magnificent multi-media library but also university restaurants, student residences, sports infrastructures and a complex of 12 cinema rooms.

For more information on the town of La Rochelle, its old port, its towers and its arcaded roads, consult the internet site of the La Rochelle tourist office  http://www.larochelle-tourisme.com

A starting point to discover marvels

The islands  : L'ile de Ré, l'ile d'Oléron, l'ile d'Aix

http://www.iledere.com/

The Rochefort Royal Rope factory and the Hermione Ship yard

http://www.corderie-royale.com/

The Poitevin Marshlands

http://www.marais-poitevin.com/

The Loire Castles

http://www.chateaux-de-la-loire.fr/

Futuroscope

http://www.futuroscope.com

and still so many others