Location: La Rochelle
Top Things to do in La Rochelle
Things to do in La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine: The Best Sights & Landmarks
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. Towers of La Rochelle
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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.
2. Chapelle Notre-Dame de l'Esperance
3. Porte de la Grosse-Horloge
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4.5 based on 254 reviews
Reviewed By hampshirerose2018 - Portsmouth, United Kingdom
This is the hub of the city. Good restaurants and close to most tourist spots. Walk around the harbour or just sit a while and watch the world.
4. Rue Sur-les-Murs
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4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By R4437GWrichards - Bracknell, United Kingdom
Linking the Tour de la chaine to the tour de la Lanterne this s the only remaining section of the mediaeval ramparts, offering views over the port and has some quaint houses along its length.
5. Cloitre des Dames Blanches
6. Eglise Notre-Dame-de-Cougnes
7. Quartier Saint Nicolas
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4.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By northants90 - Northampton, United Kingdom
We took a stroll around on a sunny and warm early autumn afternoon. There is lots to see here and many bars and restaurants to tempt to for a refreshment stop. Beautiful building and a great place to stop off for a spot of people watch. Lovely place. A real must when in town.
8. Porte des Deux Moulins
9. De Generation en Generation
10. Le Globe de la Francophonie
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