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La Rochelle (UK: / ˌlæ rɒˈʃɛl /, US: / ˌlɑː roʊˈʃɛl /, French: [la ʁɔʃɛl] ⓘ; Poitevin-Saintongeais: La Rochéle) is a city on the west coast of France and a seaport on the Bay of Biscay, a part of the Atlantic Ocean. It is the capital of the Charente-Maritime department.
- Old Harbour
- Tour Saint-Nicolas
- Tour de La Lanterne
- Old Quarter
- La Rochelle Aquarium
- Muséum D’Histoire Naturelle de La Rochelle
- Porte de La Grosse-Horloge
- La Rochelle’s Beaches
- Musée Des Automates/ Musée Des Modèles réduits
- Maison Henri II
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La Rochelle’s harbour is the first thing to see when you arrive, not just because it’s gorgeous, but it demonstrates the close relationship the city has always had with the ocean . You can wander along Quai Duperré, savouring the iconic view of the Tour Saint-Nicolas and Tour de la Chaîne, painted by countless artists including Corot, Signac and Ve...
Defending the opening to the harbour for five centuries, Saint-Nicolas is the taller of the two towers. Named for the patron saint of sailors and fishermen, the structure is deceptively large, and at 42 metres it’s more of a whole fortress than just a tower. It has a bewildering labyrinth of connecting spiral stairways, built so one could be used f...
A few steps along Rue sur les Mars from Tour de la Chaîne is the newest of La Rochelle’s three towers. This one is from the 15th century and as much as serving a defensive purpose it was built to look good: A decorative octagonal spire crowns an older and more austere circular base. The fourth level of the tower was a prison from the 17th to the 19...
The cobblestone streets behind the Old Port, worn down by centuries of walkers, deserve a leisurely saunter. The 16th-century renaissance Hôtel de Ville is still being restored after a fire but can be seen on tours beginning at 15:00 and 16:00. The square in front has a statue of Jean Guiton, the Huguenot mayor of La Rochelle during the siege of th...
One of the many cool things about La Rochelle’s Aquarium is how it immerses you into the underwater world, beginning with a simulated submarine dive to the depths. In the nine different zones you’ll encounter some 600 marine species in large tanks and terrariums. Centre of attention is the enormous shark tank, with 1.5 million litres and terraced s...
It’s no coincidence that La Rochelle should have a first-rate Natural History Museum, as for several hundred years navigators and explorers returned from expeditions with all kinds of strange items These contributed to the Lafaille Cabinet of Curiosities in the 18th century, which is presented almost unchanged at this museum and is the oldest survi...
Another monument that imbues the old port with historical splendour is a majestic gate on the west side of Quai Duperré. Passing below the Gross-Horloge you’re entering the town via the main waterside opening in La Rochelle’s medieval walls. These defences were unnecessary by the 18th century as the city expanded. Rising from the middle of the gate...
The city isn’t traditionally known as a beach destination, but there are three just a few minutes in the car from the Old Port. Chef de Baie is the best, but also furthest from the centre, at around 15 minutes away. The breakwater here keeps the currents and wind at bay, and there’s a large grassy patch to the rear of the beach. In the centre is Pl...
One ticket can get you into these two eccentric museums on Rue de la Désirée. The first has vintage automatons from around Europe, many dating to the 1800s and with their intricate mechanisms exposed. Some automatons were attractions at fairs, while others were window displays at shops (now installed along a street scene) and there’s also a fantast...
Hidden in a lovely courtyard along Rue des Augustins, Maison Henri II is a renaissance house built in 1555. The name of the house has nothing to do with the king, but refers to its style. It’s a glorious place too, with a gallery on the ground floor and a stunning loggia just above. An interesting historical side-note is that the original owner, Hu...
Discover the history, culture and beauty of La Rochelle, a coastal city in western France. Explore its medieval towers, aquarium, museums, islands and more with this travel guide.
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La Rochelle, France. Located on the Bay of Biscay, La Rochelle’s history mostly involved the sea; today it has a large pleasure-boat marina. Thus its heart is the picturesque "Vieux Port" ("Old Harbor").
- Aquarium La Rochelle. La Rochelle's state-of-the-art, family-friendly aquarium is home to 12,000 marine animals and 600 different species. Visits begin by descending in a…
- Musée Maritime. In a series of boldly coloured, red, blue and yellow canopied hangars at the Bassin à Flot, the Maritime Museum evokes the history of La Rochelle port,…
- Tour de la Lanterne. Easily mistaken for an ornate church spire, the conical 15th-century Tour de la Lanterne is La Rochelle's beauty queen. It was so named because of its…
- Réserve Naturelle Marais d'Yves. An easy 15km drive south of La Rochelle, this nature reserve runs a free nature centre where you can peer through telescopes to watch some of the 192…
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