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Local initiatives

For a long time now, the La Rochelle area has been committed to urban ecology in order to respond to climate challenges and preserve its natural environment. Many local stakeholders, passionate about the area, are taking action and encouraging us to rethink our daily habits and adopt new practices to reduce our ecological footprint. Meet them and be inspired by their stories and commitments.

Let's protect our territory

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Let's protect our territory
Give meaning to your stay in La Rochelle
Whether you live in or are just visiting La Rochelle, the proximity to the sea and surrounding nature offers a new perspective on your relationship with the environment. Resident or holidaymaker, you can't ignore it! So leave your car in the parking lot, hop on a bike, and make the right choices!
Food and drink
On land
Cognac Normandin Mercier, a family story
Audrey carries on the legacy of five generations of the Normandin-Mercier family. Alongside her brother Édouard, the cellar master, they produce and market the family’s cognacs and pineaus just outside La Rochelle. Audrey Normandin was practically born into the world of cognac, growing up at the Domaine de la Péraudière in Dompierre-sur-Mer, which served as her childhood playground. Today, she and her brother are running the show!
Food and drink
On land
History and heritage
The vineyards around La Rochelle
In La Rochelle and its surrounding area, the winemaking tradition dates back at least to the Middle Ages. In recent years, wine production has seen a revival: grapes are no longer used solely for distillation and cognac-making. Just a few kilometers from the coastal city, on the islands or further inland, promising estates await curious visitors and lovers of unique wines, offering a rich and growing wine tourism experience.
Let's protect our territory
Our ports
Oceanside
Eco-friendly walk and harbour clean-up
It’s a hot Friday afternoon on La Rochelle’s Old Port. The terraces are crowded, tourists are strolling, and boats sway gently under the sun. Amid this lively summer scene, five figures in green vests walk along the pontoons, armed with nets, rakes, and a waste trailer at the ready. Their mission: to scoop up the floating debris from the harbor. Their rallying point: the Écho-Mer association, which has been taking concrete action for over 20 years to preserve the coastline.

Local initiatives

Discover our articles

Give meaning to your stay in La Rochelle

Cognac Normandin Mercier, a family story

The vineyards around La Rochelle

Eco-friendly walk and harbour clean-up