For the young visitor, there are several nightclubs in the south Vendee and La Rochelle areas, including 'Le Manoir' at St. Hermine, with it's two dance floors and illuminated swimming pool which you can use to walk round and cool off. By the beach at La Rochelle is the Oxford,

At luçon there is the popular american bar "L'oncle sam's" link

If a night at the casino is your thing, there are two, each within a 35 minute drive
Why not take a chance and visit the casino at La Rochelle www.lucienbarriere.com/localized/en/casi/roch/casi_casino.asp

or at La Faute sur Mer www.casinocity.com/fr/lafautesurmer/frdunes/

The General Humbert’s

Situated near the Old harbour and around the corner from the Aquarium, The General Humbert’s is a buzzing La Rochelle pub. The bar is a popular meeting places for the locals and visitors to La Rochelle alike.

The atmosphere is lively and convivial with relaxed and friendly patrons .
The General Humbert’s serves a broad selection of drinks including draught Guinness, Bass or Beck’s alongside a wide range of premium-bottled beers such as Erdinger or Bud and a good choice of mainly New World wines by the glass. They also serve a variety of tasty cocktails including the Pina Colada, the Mojito and Caïpirinha.

This family owned pub takes its name from the French expeditionary force under the command of General Humbert which on August 6th 1798 set sail from La Rochelle destined for Killala, Co. Mayo to provide military assistance to the Irish rebels of the "Rising of '98" in their attempt to free Ireland from English domination.

The walls are adorned with outstanding historical, sports, music and political memorabilia. Pictures or jerseys signed by famous Irish sports stars (Keith Wood, Brian O’Driscoll, George Best, Willie John McBride, Brian Whelehan) and vynil records signed by Irish music legends such as U2, The Pogues, The Chieftains are displayed. If walls could talk, there's a thousand books within this very building.

Famous for its great craic, popular with rugby pros at the weekends, The General Humbert’s is also reputed to sell the best pint of Guinness in the city, and it doesn't disappoint. Overseas and out-of-town visitors will find the staff to be a valuable mine of information of La Rochelle's history, sightseeing and restaurants.

A unique gathering place definitely worth visiting.

www.generalhumbert.com

Corrigans

Corrigans, an Irish pub at La Rochelle is the place to be on Sunday evenings if you like Irish music. The local Irish comunity like to gather there to listen to and join in with the live bands that play there every week.
Le Corrigans, rue des Cloutiers, La Rochelle Tel. 05 46 28 91 39

Le Manoir

Le Manoir
85210 Ste Hermine