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La Rochelle
City in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Overview
La Rochelle is a charming coastal city on France's Atlantic coast, famous for its rich maritime history, medieval architecture, and lively waterfronts. With lively markets, fresh seafood, and nearby islands, it offers a blend of relaxation and culture for visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Population
79,961
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
46.17°, -1.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,209
Local Cost
$1,435
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
72
English
40
Temperature
13.5°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
7.7°C
Record High
35.4°C
Record Low
-5.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
748 mm
Internet Speed
256 Mbps
Upload
174 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
149
Coworking
1
Cafes
45
Nightlife
71
Parks
32
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LRH
Distance
4 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped18 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 18 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 89/100.
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