The national cuisine of France is beautifully represented in the restaurants and cafés of La Rochelle. A wide variety of dining establishments offer traditional French dishes in La Rochelle. The proximity to the sea puts a strong emphasis on seafood and fish specialties.
When dining in La Rochelle, you should not miss such exquisite examples of Aquitanian cuisine as sea bass baked in a salt crust, hot Charente-style oysters, La Rochelle-style mussels, and the famous mussel dish — éclade.
No self-respecting traveler can visit La Rochelle without trying Chabichou du Poitou, a goat cheese specialty. All of these refined dishes are perfectly complemented by French wines and desserts.
