Location: La Rochelle
Top Things to do in La Rochelle
The 8 Best Nature & Parks in La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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"). The city retains a rich architectural heritage, and has an aquarium, attractive gardens and a natural-history museum. Book early for summer; mid-July in particular features Francofolies, a huge French music festival.
Restaurants in La Rochelle
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. Parc Charruyer
3. Port de Plaisance des Minimes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 164 reviews
Avec 5000 places à flot, le port de plaisance de La Rochelle se distingue non seulement par sa taille (il est parmi les tout premiers à l'échelle mondiale) mais surtout par son engagement fort en matière de gestion environnementale et dans sa démarche Qualité : le confort des clients annuels comme des visiteurs est la priorité ! Vitrine touristique de la ville, le port de La Rochelle est aussi un acteur économique de premier plan, au coeur d'une "Nautical Valley" de plus de 160 entreprises dédiées au nautisme. Il contribue aussi à l'animation locale par un soutien aux structures nautiques et aux régatiers.
Reviewed By R4437GWrichards - Bracknell, United Kingdom
We have visited La Rochelle many times, and the weather was glorious when we were here in August 2019, on the way back from Spain. The restaurants and bars make this s superb place to while way a few hours by day and by night, when the ambiance gets livelier. You can hire a bike as we did, to best see the range of boats on view.
4. Port du Plomb
5. Aquarium La Rochelle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 8,682 reviews
Located in the city center, facing the old harbor, discover one of the greatest European private aquariums. In 2018, the Aquarium innovates and offers a brand new immersion into the underwater world. During 2h, visit the heart of the Ocean, meet over 12 000 marine animals, and be amazed by the biodiversity of the Atlantic, Mediterranean Sea and Tropics. From the fragile jellyfish, to the fascinating sharks, experience a unique journey to dream and understand the Sea.
Reviewed By OrkOcin
The seas and oceans are wonderfully highlighted in this world class aquarium ???? Beware : it can be crowded in summer
6. Plage des Minimes
7. Plage de la Concurrence
8. Jardin des plantes
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 2 reviews
