La Flotte (Charente-Maritime)

La Flotte (Charente-Maritime) mini guide

La Flotte presents an interesting contrast, between the beautiful residences aligned along the quays and the labyrinth of the small houses in the interior lanes. Do not miss the daily indoor markets of the old market hall.

Then sit back outside a café and watch the world go by! Don’t miss the medieval market and then visit the Maison du Platin dedicated to the various agricultural and maritime activities of the island.

Formerly a small village of fishermen, the village was formed around the castle of Mauléons, close to the current church. Little by little, it grew around its developing port in the 18th century under Louis XV. The trade and the exchanges were very prosperous there as the beautiful houses on the avenue Felix Faure will testify.

The church Sainte Catherine’s bell-tower reminds us that before the trains, the trading ships made stopovers here: Norwegians, Dutchmen, Spaniards and even Americans came to buy the famous Ile de Re salt, brandy, vinegar...

The characteristic pier goes back to 1840; it extends its superb circular arm of over 200 metres long, with a 9 metre high lighthouse at its end, visible from 15 kms away.

In the port, along the quays, pleasure and fishing boats move with the rhythm of the tide. On the quays, the terraces of the cafés are inviting but don’t forget the many and varied shops in the village itself and the covered right in the middle, which is full of charm and well worth a detour.

Here is some information on the market, shops and restaurants :

The MARKET : The old market hall, right at the heart of the village, is full of charm and style. Open all year from 8h to13h (approximately). The food market takes place every morning.

There are 2 bike hire shops. There are 4 Internet cafés/points in la FLOTTE : Le Vent Des Isles, Frutti Palace, Accord Informatique and Bar Le St Georges.

There are the following banks : BNP PARIBAS; CREDIT AGRICOLE; CREDIT MUTUEL; and the Post Office in the avenue Félix Faure.

There is a CREMERIE MARIANNE with Cheese Spécialités , wine and local produce.

There is also a large supermarket : INTERMARCHE.

There are the following bars and cafés restaurants etc

LE SAINT GEORGES has a exceptional view of the port for Moules and fish;
LE NAUTIC and LE FRANCAIS are also by the port;
AUTOUR DE MIDI with an all inclusive menu;
IL GABBIANO is an Italian restaurant;
L'ESCAPADE.

DESSINE-MOI LA TERRE is a shop selling pottery and furniture and interior decoration objects.

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