Top Things to do in Charente-Maritime
Top Hotels in Charente-Maritime
- 1. Hotel Le Square
- 2. Hotel Ile de Lumiere
- 3. Maisons du Monde Hotel & Suites - La Rochelle Vieux Port
- 4. Hotel Le Galion
- 5. Hotel Les Brises
- 6. Hotel de la Maree - Ile de Re
- 7. Hotel de la Monnaie
- 8. Central Park Hotel & Spa
- 9. Kyriad La Rochelle Centre - Les Minimes
- 10. Hotel La Marine La Rochelle
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Discover the best top things to do in Charente-Maritime, France including Vieux Port, Musees des Automates / Modeles Reduits, Musee d'histoire naturelle de La Rochelle, Les Jardins de la Boirie, Musee des Commerces d'Autrefois, Towers of La Rochelle, Plage Gros Jonc, Association Hermione-La Fayette, Musee Maritime de La Rochelle, Parc Charruyer.
Restaurants in Charente-Maritime
1. Vieux Port
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,561 reviews
Reviewed By Ruth2000 - Warwick, United Kingdom
La Rochelle has a lot to offer, the best being its food. The restaurants, (especially seafood) are excellent, and there are lots to choose. We spent 2 weeks in the city, staying in an apartment close to the harbour. The covered central market, open in the mornings is excellent for fresh produce, cheese, fish, fruit and vegetables. Just the other side of the harbour away from the hundreds of cafes and restaurants is the moderately priced Carrefour (City) .... and buses can take to you easily to outlying places, like the Ile de Rei, Minimes, and Chatellian Plage. Everywhere near the Old Port is walking distance. Not a cheap place to be, but thoroughly worthwhile.
2. Musees des Automates / Modeles Reduits
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 606 reviews
Reviewed By Djflash8
It is a museum on scale models, there are small planes, small cars, small boats, it was a beautiful visit made by enthusiasts who know their subject very well
3. Musee d'histoire naturelle de La Rochelle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 367 reviews
Reviewed By paulaaW9553GD - New York City, United States
The museum has been renovated beautifully with its 19th century character maintained. The precious rocks are gorgeous, the flora and fauna collections fabulous, but best of all for us was the ethnographic collection containing an extremely rare and important Easter Island figure as well as an African fang figure of superb quality, among others.
4. Les Jardins de la Boirie
5. Musee des Commerces d'Autrefois
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 651 reviews
6. Towers of La Rochelle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,401 reviews
Looking out to the Atlantic, the Tour Saint-Nicolas (14th century), the Tour de la Chaîne (14th century) and the Tour de la Lanterne (12th and15th century) are the remains of a great fortification building campaign undertaken in the City of La Rochelle from 1199. The Tour Saint-Nicolas and the Tour de la Chaîne form the majestic gateway to the Old Port and for ten centuries formed the key defensive bastions to the city. As true palatial constructions and city castles, they are the symbol of a city with a very rich hand proud seafaring and trading heritage. The Tour de la Lanterne, the oldest lighthouse on the Atlantic coast and then a navy prison, contains over 600 examples of graffiti carved into the walls by prisoners in over 3 centuries. Open: > 1st April to 30th September: Tower Saint-Nicolas: from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. ; Tower of La Chaîne and La Lanterne: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2.15 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. > 1st October to 31st March: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2.15 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Closed: > 1st January, 1st May and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 1 tower ticket : 6 € ; 3 towers ticket : 8,50 € ; Concessions (18 to 25) = 1 tower ticket : 4 € ; 3 towers ticket : 5,50 € ; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
Reviewed By CaptainsWife1
Very interesting tour to all three towers. You don't have to visit all three in one day either. They all provide some history as well as great views from the top.
7. Plage Gros Jonc
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By AndreaSussex_England - West Sussex, United Kingdom
Huge beach of clean sand and Atlantic rollers. There is a good beach side cafe serving coffee and snacks
8. Association Hermione-La Fayette
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,368 reviews
Embark on the Hermione adventure in Rochefort ! Explore France's largest replica of an old sailing boat. Find out more about this extraordinary adventure with a host of guided tours, events and activities. Get on board and discover the upper deck and go on the gun deck, learn more about traditional craftmanship, sailmaking, rigging,... Through panels, pictures and movies, you will discover history, shipbuilding and life on board.
Reviewed By NorskemanHoustont - The Woodlands, United States
Don't miss seeing Hermione and learning about her construction and voyages to the new world. A must for history buffs as well as people who love sailing ships. Visit the displays, watch the video, then go aboard.
9. Musee Maritime de La Rochelle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 623 reviews
Reviewed By frankafile
Fascinating museum mainly on boats allowing lots of exploration. The big boat has an excellent bar and restaurant on the top deck.
10. Parc Charruyer
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