Don’t just drive from A to B. Get the most out of your car rental by making a pit stop at La Rochelle. Just 25 miles from Le Vanneau-Irleau, it’s home to popular attractions like Tour St. Nicolas and La Rochelle Hotel de Ville. Saintes, 40 miles away, is another destination that’s worth the trek. Take a look around Saintes Amphitheatre and Arch of Germanicus, two must-see attractions in the area.