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What to do in La Rochelle
Popular places to visit
Minimes Beach
Spend the afternoon enhancing your tan on La Rochelle’s largest beach, before viewing the lavish yachts in the port.
Vieux Port
Explore the waterfront in La Rochelle with a trip to Vieux Port. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
La Rochelle Hotel de Ville
After visiting La Rochelle Hotel de Ville, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in La Rochelle. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Tour St. Nicolas
Learn about the local history of La Rochelle when you spend time at Tour St. Nicolas. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Tour de la Chaine
You can learn about the history of La Rochelle when you stop by Tour de la Chaine. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Natural History Museum
Get a closer look at the stuffed animals and other unusual items found by French explorers during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Musée des Beaux-Arts
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Musée des Beaux-Arts in La Rochelle. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Tour de la Lanterne
You can learn about the history of La Rochelle with a visit to Tour de la Lanterne. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
New World Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at New World Museum during your trip to La Rochelle. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Areas of La Rochelle
La Rochelle City Centre
La Rochelle City Centre is popular for its waterfront views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Vieux Port or La Rochelle Hotel de Ville.
Les Minimes
Les Minimes is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Port des Minimes and Minimes Beach.
La Ville-en-Bois
A noteworthy feature of La Ville-en-Bois is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Musée des Automates and Musée des Modeles Reduits.
Le Gabut
You'll enjoy the restaurants and waterfront in Le Gabut. You might want to make time for a stop at Tour St. Nicolas or Bay of Biscay.
La Pallice
Travellers like the historical sites in La Pallice, and Port de la Pallice is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Fétilly
Fétilly is well liked for its waterfront views. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like La Rochelle Central Market and Natural History Museum.
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