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
What to do and see in Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Charente-Maritime, France including Abbaye aux Dames, Association Hermione-La Fayette, Towers of La Rochelle, Phare de la Coubre, Clocher Observatoire, Site Ostreicole Fort Royer, Port de Saint-Martin-de-Re, Porte de la Grosse-Horloge, Rue Sur-les-Murs, Cloitre des Dames Blanches.
Restaurants in Charente-Maritime
1. Abbaye aux Dames
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 351 reviews
The Abbaye aux Dames is today the musical hub of Saintes. It was the first convent in the Saintonge region. The nuns were powerful women, wearing crosses and striking coins. The influence of the abbey was vast. This is still true today thanks to its musical activities and its unique architectural heritage.The Notre Dames church is a pearl of Romanesque art. The portal is richly decorated. The bell tower, in the shape of a pine cone and covered in stone scales, can be visited. Why not follow the path to heaven, you'll find a panoramic view over the town of Saintes. Discover the convent building, from its chapter house to the nuns' private quarters.
2. Association Hermione-La Fayette
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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.
3. 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.
4. Phare de la Coubre
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4.5 based on 414 reviews
5. Clocher Observatoire
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4.5 based on 853 reviews
Reviewed By 454tonip - Haringey, United Kingdom
We climbed the church tower (€2.05 each) and saw the beautiful views over St Martin. Try to avoid times when the bells will be chiming repeatedly - it’s very loud!
6. Site Ostreicole Fort Royer
7. Port de Saint-Martin-de-Re
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4.5 based on 1,318 reviews
Reviewed By Exploration614611
Very picturesque. Beatiful oild setting around the marina..all withon old fortified walls. Despite being busy the pkace felt calm. Very quiet in the evening as a lot of day trippers leave the island
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Cloitre des Dames Blanches
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