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France · 62 places to discover

La Rochelle

An Atlantic port shaped by its towers, arcades, maritime trade and fierce independent spirit.

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A curated set of places to shape your day around where you are, what you feel like and the moment.

46.1591° N · 1.1520° WExplore on the map

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A varied selection of must-sees and places worth discovering across the city.

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Cathédrale Saint-Louis

Cathedral
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Cloître des Dames Blanches

Cloister
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Fort Boyard

9th-century sea fort
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La Grosse Horloge

Porte fortifiée et beffroi
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Pont de l’île de Ré

Bridge
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Culture & places

Tour Saint-Nicolas

Medieval fortified tower
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Tour de la Chaîne

Medieval fortified tower
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Tour de la Lanterne

Medieval fortified tower
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Must-sees

The places that tell the city’s story best and deserve a stop on a first visit.

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Culture & places

Cathédrale Saint-Louis

Cathedral
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Culture & places

Cloître des Dames Blanches

Cloister
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Culture & places

Fort Boyard

9th-century sea fort
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Culture & places

La Grosse Horloge

Porte fortifiée et beffroi
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Culture & places

Pont de l’île de Ré

Bridge
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Culture & places

Tour Saint-Nicolas

Medieval fortified tower
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Culture & places

Tour de la Chaîne

Medieval fortified tower
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Culture & places

Tour de la Lanterne

Medieval fortified tower
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For families

Easy ideas for sharing the city, learning something new and taking time together.

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Aquarium de La Rochelle

Aquarium
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Culture & places

Musée Le Bunker

Museum
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Musée Maritime de La Rochelle

Museum
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Nature & outdoors

Parc animalier Charles Edouard Beltrémieux

Park
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Leisure & activities

The Peak

Indoor adventure park / climbing & treetop courses
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Nature & outdoors

Allées du Mail

Seaside promenade
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Leisure & activities

Ocean Carousel

Ocean-themed carousel for children
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Culture & places

Michel Crépeau Media Library

Modern waterfront media library
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Outings & local life

Markets, leisure, activities and local meeting places to discover the city beyond its landmarks.

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Leisure & activities

The Peak

Indoor adventure park / climbing & treetop courses
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Leisure & activities

Ocean Carousel

Ocean-themed carousel for children
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La Rochelle Ferris Wheel

Iconic panoramic Ferris wheel
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Local life

Gabut District

Iconic colorful district
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Local life

Saint-Nicolas District

Lively historic district
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La Rochelle’s Old Port on foot

La Rochelle
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