Les Minimes

It is located in the city of La Rochelle, as the new part, with a university campus, shops, restaurants and a cinema.

[citation needed] Today, the whole area has undergone an urban development, with the construction of many residential buildings, universities, shops, and restaurants.

It is considered the leading marina in Atlantic Europe, and one of the best in the world.

[5] The Grand Pavois is a yearly floating nautical show in the marina since 1973.

The marina also hosts 120 other yearly events, regattas and nautical competitions, working in collaboration with the French Sailing Federation.