La Rochelle Tourist Office
Get to the heart of the city with the La Rochelle Tourist Office: guided tours on foot, by bike, animated... from the historic town and its remarkable heritage to the unspoilt natural sites, La Rochelle will have no more secrets for you!
The La Rochelle Tourist Office is able to welcome people with disabilities and has been awarded the ‘Tourisme et Handicap’ mark for 4 types of disability: motor, mental, sensory, auditory and visual.
2 quai Georges Simenon
Le Gabut
17000
La Rochelle
Guided tour - Flavour trail
A 2h30 hour guided walking tour with tastings, to discover the flavours of the region under the 19th-century Halles and in the surrounding old town.
Included with La Rochelle Océan Pass: your pass gives you access to 1 guided tour of La Rochelle to choose from among 8 offered according to the seasonal calendar* : Town Hall; La Rochelle by bike; La Rochelle unveiled; La Rochelle unveiled (GB); In the footsteps of a musketeer, Flavours trail; History of the seas; Tasdon Marsh.
Booking essential.
* We advise you to check the programme of guided tours with the La Rochelle Tourist Office to make your choice.
We'll meet you under the famous covered market halls of La Rochelle's central market to start your gourmet stroll. Here you'll meet local craftsmen and producers who are passionate about their work, and who'll be delighted to let you sample some of the Charente's specialities! The tour continues through the historic centre and the food shops. A perfect blend of culture and tasting.
Access by bike
The city of La Rochelle is located on the Vélodyssée cycle routes. The La Rochelle Conurbation Tourist Office has been awarded the Accueil Vélo label since 2018.
ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Océan Pass: get a 30% discount on bike hire.
Present your pass at our partner Cycling Tour in La Rochelle and benefit from your discount (your pass must be activated and valid).
Access by bus
Recommended bus stop :
Place de Verdun - Majority of main lines
ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Océan Pass: unlimited access to the Yélo bus network to get around La Rochelle.
In the application, press the ‘Transports en commun Yélo’ button: a camera opens and you can flash the QR stuck on the bus and located next to the driver, simply by passing your phone in front of it. Validation is compulsory at every stop on your journey.
Details of routes, timetables and changes to Yélo bus services are available at www.yelo-larochelle.fr
Access by car
Choose to park in the free Park & Ride sites at the city gates, then finish your journey by bus (free with the La Rochelle Océan Pass):
Beaulieu: 130 spaces (including 5 PRM)
Les Greffières: 300 spaces (including 8 PRM)
Simone Veil: 130 spaces (including 4 PRM)
Additional information
Leaving from the green kiosk on the Place du Marché Central in La Rochelle. Maximum 20 people, duration 2h30.
Opening hours
Details of scheduled dates are available from the La Rochelle Tourist Office.
Reservation
Reservations must be made by telephone with the La Rochelle Conurbation Office: 05 46 41 14 68 and your pass number. Subject to availability.
Public price
Adult : €14.00Child (6 to 11 years old) : €5.00
Teenagers (12 to 17 years old) : €14.00
Price with the pass
Adult : FreeChild (6 to 11 years old) : Free
Teenagers (12 to 17 years old) : Free
Guided tour - In the footsteps of a musketeer
1 hour 15 minutes dramatised guided walking tour. Step right into the history of La Rochelle, a thousand-year-old maritime city proud of its independence... as told by a musketeer!
Included with La Rochelle Océan Pass: your pass gives you access to 1 guided tour of La Rochelle to choose from among 8 offered according to the seasonal calendar* : Town Hall; La Rochelle by bike; La Rochelle unveiled; La Rochelle unveiled (GB); In the footsteps of a musketeer, Taste trail; History of the seas; Tasdon Marsh.
Booking essential.
* We advise you to check the programme of guided tours with the La Rochelle Tourist Office to make your choice.
Good heavens! Who else but a musketeer of his eminence the cardinal could escort you around the historic town? Philippe de Rocca Bella, a fine swordsman with the delicious language of the great century, will be delighted to tell you all about how this powerful city has stood the test of time. A thousand thanks be to you for following him. Servant!
Access by bike
The city of La Rochelle is located on the Vélodyssée cycle routes. The La Rochelle Conurbation Tourist Office has been awarded the Accueil Vélo label since 2018.
ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Océan Pass: get a 30% discount on bike hire.
Present your pass at our partner Cycling Tour in La Rochelle and benefit from your discount (your pass must be activated and valid).
Access by bus
Recommended bus stop :
Porte Saint-Nicolas (Motte-Rouge) - Lines illico 3 ; illico 4 ; 17 : 18 ; 20
ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Océan Pass: unlimited access to the Yélo bus network to get around La Rochelle.
In the application, press the ‘Transports en commun Yélo’ button: a camera opens and you can flash the QR stuck on the bus and located next to the driver, simply by passing your phone in front of it. Validation is compulsory at every stop on your journey.
Details of routes, timetables and changes to Yélo bus services are available at www.yelo-larochelle.fr
Access by car
Choose to park in the free Park & Ride sites at the city gates, then finish your journey by bus (free with the La Rochelle Océan Pass):
Beaulieu: 130 spaces (including 5 PRM)
Les Greffières: 300 spaces (including 8 PRM)
Simone Veil: 130 spaces (including 4 PRM)
Additional information
Departure from the foot of the Tour Saint-Nicolas. Maximum 60 people, duration 1h15.
Opening hours
Details of scheduled dates are available from the La Rochelle Tourist Office.
Reservation
Reservations must be made by telephone with the La Rochelle Conurbation Office: 05 46 41 14 68 and your pass number. Subject to availability.
Public price
Adult : €14.00Child (6 to 11 years old) : €10.00
Teenagers (12 to 17 years old) : €14.00
Price with the pass
Adult : FreeChild (6 to 11 years old) : Free
Teenagers (12 to 17 years old) : Free
Guided tour - La Rochelle by bike
2-hour guided bike tour of La Rochelle, the first French town to introduce self-service bicycles in 1971.
Included with La Rochelle Océan Pass: your pass gives you access to 1 guided tour of La Rochelle to choose from among 8 offered according to the seasonal calendar* : Town Hall; La Rochelle by bike; La Rochelle unveiled; La Rochelle unveiled (GB); In the footsteps of a Musketeer, Taste Trail; History of the Seas; Tasdon Marsh.
Booking essential.
* We advise you to check the schedule of guided tours with the La Rochelle Tourist Office to make your choice.
Accompanied by your guide, set off on a cycling getaway! From the Tourist Office, cycle along the seafront to the Minimes district. Here you'll discover the marina, the beach and the Mediterranean-style parks. The tour continues with a visit to the Nautical Plateau and its various shipyards, opposite the France 1, the imposing weather frigate, and finishes in style on the Old Harbour opposite La Rochelle's famous towers.
Access by bike
The city of La Rochelle is located on the Vélodyssée cycle routes. The La Rochelle Conurbation Tourist Office has been awarded the Accueil Vélo label since 2018.
ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Océan Pass: get a 30% discount on bike hire.
Present your pass at our partner Cycling Tour in La Rochelle and benefit from your discount (your pass must be activated and valid).
Access by bus
Recommended bus stop :
Porte Saint-Nicolas (Motte-Rouge) - Lines illico 3 ; illico 4 ; 17 : 18 ; 20
ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Océan Pass: unlimited access to the Yélo bus network to get around La Rochelle.
In the application, press the ‘Transports en commun Yélo’ button: a camera opens and you can flash the QR stuck on the bus and located next to the driver, simply by passing your phone in front of it. Validation is compulsory at every stop on your journey.
Details of routes, timetables and changes to Yélo bus services are available at www.yelo-larochelle.fr
Access by car
Choose to park in the free Park & Ride sites at the city gates, then finish your journey by bus (free with the La Rochelle Océan Pass):
Beaulieu: 130 spaces (including 5 PRM)
Les Greffières: 300 spaces (including 8 PRM)
Simone Veil: 130 spaces (including 4 PRM)
Additional information
Departure from La Rochelle Tourist Office. Maximum 20 people, duration 2 hours. Bikes provided.
Opening hours
Details of scheduled dates are available from the La Rochelle Tourist Office.
Reservation
Reservations must be made by telephone with the La Rochelle Conurbation Office: 05 46 41 14 68 and your pass number. Subject to availability.
Public price
Adult : €12.00Child (6 to 11 years old) : €10.00
Teenagers (12 to 17 years old) : €12.00
Price with the pass
Adult : FreeChild (6 to 11 years old) : Free
Teenagers (12 to 17 years old) : Free
Guided tour - Histoires de mers, La Rochelle in port
A dramatised guided walking tour lasting 1 hour 15 minutes. Embark on a maritime adventure: sailors, privateers, pirates and other unpleasant characters will accompany you...
Included with La Rochelle Océan Pass: your pass gives you access to 1 guided tour of La Rochelle to choose from among 8 offered according to the seasonal calendar* : Town Hall; La Rochelle by bike; La Rochelle unveiled; La Rochelle unveiled (GB); In the footsteps of a musketeer, Flavours trail; History of the seas; Tasdon Marsh.
Booking essential.
* We advise you to check the programme of guided tours with the La Rochelle Tourist Office to make your choice.
The port of La Rochelle underwent many developments, and the quays saw the passage of ships laden with precious goods that made the fortunes of the town's shipowners. Seafarers frequented the port's taverns, and a ship's captain will tell you all about their adventures on this walk back in time.
Access by bike
The city of La Rochelle is located on the Vélodyssée cycle routes. The La Rochelle Conurbation Tourist Office has been awarded the Accueil Vélo label since 2018.
ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Océan Pass: get a 30% discount on bike hire.
Present your pass at our partner Cycling Tour in La Rochelle and benefit from your discount (your pass must be activated and valid).
Access by bus
Recommended bus stop :
Dames Blanches - Lines illico 1 ; illico 2 ; illico 3 ; illico 4
ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Océan Pass: unlimited access to the Yélo bus network to get around La Rochelle.
In the application, press the ‘Transports en commun Yélo’ button: a camera opens and you can flash the QR stuck on the bus and located next to the driver, simply by passing your phone in front of it. Validation is compulsory at every stop on your journey.
Details of routes, timetables and changes to Yélo bus services are available at www.yelo-larochelle.fr
Access by car
Choose to park in the free Park & Ride sites at the city gates, then finish your journey by bus (free with the La Rochelle Océan Pass):
Beaulieu: 130 spaces (including 5 PRM)
Les Greffières: 300 spaces (including 8 PRM)
Simone Veil: 130 spaces (including 4 PRM)
Additional information
Departure from the foot of the Tour de La Lanterne. Maximum 60 people, duration 1h15.
Opening hours
Details of scheduled dates are available from the La Rochelle Tourist Office.
Reservation
Reservations must be made by telephone with the La Rochelle Conurbation Office: 05 46 41 14 68 and your pass number. Subject to availability.
Public price
Adult : €14.00Child (6 to 11 years old) : €10.00
Teenagers (12 to 17 years old) : €14.00
Price with the pass
Adult : FreeChild (6 to 11 years old) : Free
Teenagers (12 to 17 years old) : Free
Guided tour - La Rochelle unveiled
A 2-hour guided walking tour in English of the heart of La Rochelle, ideal for soaking up the art of living à la rochelaise, from past to present.
Included with the La Rochelle Ocean Pass: your pass gives you access to 1 guided tour of La Rochelle to choose from among 8 offered according to the seasonal calendar* : Town Hall; La Rochelle by bike; La Rochelle unveiled; La Rochelle unveiled (GB); In the footsteps of a musketeer, Flavours trail; History of the seas; Tasdon Marsh.
Booking essential.
* We advise you to check the programme of guided tours with the La Rochelle Tourist Office to make your choice.
Welcome to the history of the ‘beautiful and rebellious’ city. The famous towers of the Vieux Port, the cobblestones, the quays, the arcaded streets, the bell towers, the cloisters, the majestic Hôtel de Ville... with your guide, take a trip through the great hours of a city with a rich maritime past!
Access by bike
The city of La Rochelle is located on the Vélodyssée cycle routes. The La Rochelle Conurbation Tourist Office has been awarded the Accueil Vélo label since 2018.
ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Océan Pass: get a 30% discount on bike hire.
Present your pass at our partner Cycling Tour in La Rochelle and benefit from your discount (your pass must be activated and valid).
Access by bus
Recommended bus stop :
Porte Saint-Nicolas (Motte-Rouge) - Lines illico 3 ; illico 4 ; 17 : 18 ; 20
ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Océan Pass: unlimited access to the Yélo bus network to get around La Rochelle.
In the application, press the ‘Transports en commun Yélo’ button: a camera opens and you can flash the QR stuck on the bus and located next to the driver, simply by passing your phone in front of it. Validation is compulsory at every stop on your journey.
Details of routes, timetables and changes to Yélo bus services are available at www.yelo-larochelle.fr
Access by car
Choose to park in the free Park & Ride sites at the city gates, then finish your journey by bus (free with the La Rochelle Océan Pass):
Beaulieu: 130 spaces (including 5 PRM)
Les Greffières: 300 spaces (including 8 PRM)
Simone Veil: 130 spaces (including 4 PRM)
Additional information
Departure from La Rochelle Tourist Office. Maximum 30 people, duration 2 hours.
Opening hours
Details of scheduled dates are available from the La Rochelle Tourist Office.
Reservation
Reservations must be made by telephone with the La Rochelle Conurbation Office: 05 46 41 14 68 and your pass number. Subject to availability.
Public price
Adult : €10.00Child (6 to 11 years old) : €5.00
Teenagers (12 to 17 years old) : €10.00
Price with the pass
Adult : FreeChild (6 to 11 years old) : Free
Teenagers (12 to 17 years old) : Free
Guided tour - Tasdon - Renaissance of a marsh in the heart of the town
2-hour guided walking tour. Just a stone's throw from the town centre, come and enjoy a breath of fresh air in the Tasdon marshes, a vast natural environment with remarkable flora and fauna covering 124 hectares.
Included with the La Rochelle Ocean Pass: your pass gives you access to 1 guided tour of La Rochelle to choose from among 8 offered according to the seasonal calendar* : Town Hall; La Rochelle by bike; La Rochelle unveiled; La Rochelle unveiled (GB); In the footsteps of a musketeer, Flavours trail; History of the seas; Tasdon Marsh.
Booking essential.
* We advise you to check the programme of guided tours with the La Rochelle Tourist Office to make your choice.
As you float along, your guide will tell you all about the history of this area, once exploited for its salt, and which in 2021 underwent major renaturation work to bring the marsh back to life so that it can once again play its ecological role as a ‘blue carbon sink’.
Access by bike
La Rochelle is on the Vélodyssée cycle routes.
ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Océan Pass: get a 30% discount on bike hire.
Present your pass at our partner Cycling Tour in La Rochelle and benefit from your discount (your pass must be activated and valid).
Access by bus
Recommended bus stop :
14 juillet - illico 2 line
ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Océan Pass: unlimited access to the Yélo bus network to get around La Rochelle.
In the application, press the ‘Transports en commun Yélo’ button: a camera opens and you can flash the QR stuck on the bus and located next to the driver, simply by passing your phone in front of it. Validation is compulsory at every stop on your journey.
Details of routes, timetables and changes to Yélo bus services are available at www.yelo-larochelle.fr
Additional information
Depart from the car park at the lake, next to the football pitch, avenue Robespierre, 17000 La Rochelle. Maximum 20 people, duration 2 hours.
Opening hours
Details of scheduled dates are available from the La Rochelle Tourist Office.
Reservation
Reservations must be made by telephone with the La Rochelle Conurbation Office: 05 46 41 14 68 and your pass number. Subject to availability.
Public price
Adult : €11.00Child (6 to 11 years old) : €5.00
Teenagers (12 to 17 years old) : €11.00
Price with the pass
Adult : FreeChild (6 to 11 years old) : Free
Teenagers (12 to 17 years old) : Free
Guided tour - La Rochelle se dévoile
A 2-hour guided walking tour of the heart of La Rochelle, ideal for soaking up the art of living à la rochelaise, from yesterday to today.
Included with the La Rochelle Ocean Pass: your pass gives you access to 1 guided tour of La Rochelle to choose from among 8 offered according to the seasonal calendar* : Town Hall; La Rochelle by bike; La Rochelle unveiled; La Rochelle unveiled (GB); In the footsteps of a musketeer, Flavours trail; History of the seas; Tasdon Marsh.
Booking essential.
* We advise you to check the programme of guided tours with the La Rochelle Tourist Office to make your choice.
Welcome to the history of the ‘beautiful and rebellious’ city. The famous towers of the Vieux Port, the cobblestones, the quays, the arcaded streets, the bell towers, the cloisters, the majestic Hôtel de Ville... with your guide, take a journey through the great hours of a city with a rich maritime past!
Access by bike
The city of La Rochelle is located on the Vélodyssée cycle routes. The La Rochelle Conurbation Tourist Office has been awarded the Accueil Vélo label since 2018.
ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Océan Pass: get a 30% discount on bike hire.
Present your pass at our partner Cycling Tour in La Rochelle and benefit from your discount (your pass must be activated and valid).
Access by bus
Recommended bus stop :
Porte Saint-Nicolas (Motte-Rouge) - Lines illico 3 ; illico 4 ; 17 : 18 ; 20
ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Océan Pass: unlimited access to the Yélo bus network to get around La Rochelle.
In the application, press the ‘Transports en commun Yélo’ button: a camera opens and you can flash the QR stuck on the bus and located next to the driver, simply by passing your phone in front of it. Validation is compulsory at every stop on your journey.
Details of routes, timetables and changes to Yélo bus services are available at www.yelo-larochelle.fr
Access by car
Choose to park in the free Park & Ride sites at the city gates, then finish your journey by bus (free with the La Rochelle Océan Pass):
Beaulieu: 130 spaces (including 5 PRM)
Les Greffières: 300 spaces (including 8 PRM)
Simone Veil: 130 spaces (including 4 PRM)
Additional information
Departure from La Rochelle Tourist Office. Maximum 30 people, duration 2 hours.
Opening hours
Details of scheduled dates are available from the La Rochelle Tourist Office.
Reservation
Reservations must be made by telephone with the La Rochelle Conurbation Office: 05 46 41 14 68 and your pass number. Subject to availability.
Public price
Adult : €10.00Child (6 to 11 years old) : €5.00
Teenagers (12 to 17 years old) : €10.00
Price with the pass
Adult : FreeChild (6 to 11 years old) : Free
Teenagers (12 to 17 years old) : Free
Guided tour - Town Hall
A 45-minute guided walking tour of the historic Town Hall of La Rochelle, considered to be one of the most beautiful in France.
Included with La Rochelle Océan Pass: your pass gives you access to 1 guided tour of La Rochelle to choose from among 8 offered according to the seasonal calendar* : Town Hall; La Rochelle by bike; La Rochelle unveiled; La Rochelle unveiled (GB); In the footsteps of a musketeer, Flavours trail; History of the seas; Tasdon Marsh.
Booking essential.
* We advise you to check the programme of guided tours with the La Rochelle Tourist Office to make your choice.
Your guide will tell you all about the history of this building which, despite a terrible fire in 2013, still holds many treasures. Behind its high Gothic perimeter wall topped by a belfry tower, this emblematic building of the city conceals many memorabilia, including those relating to the seat of La Rochelle, such as the Salle des Echevins, the Salle des Fêtes and the Cabinet Jean Guiton with its legendary marble table.
Access by bike
La Rochelle is on the Vélodyssée cycle routes.
ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Océan Pass: get a 30% discount on bike hire.
Present your pass at our partner Cycling Tour in La Rochelle and benefit from your discount (your pass must be activated and valid).
Access by bus
Recommended bus stop :
Dupaty - illico 1; illico 2; illico 3 lines
ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Océan Pass: unlimited access to the Yélo bus network to get around La Rochelle.
In the application, press the ‘Transports en commun Yélo’ button: a camera opens and you can flash the QR stuck on the bus and located next to the driver, simply by passing your phone in front of it. Validation is compulsory at every stop on your journey.
Details of routes, timetables and changes to Yélo bus services are available at www.yelo-larochelle.fr
Access by car
Choose to park in the free Park & Ride sites at the city gates, then finish your journey by bus (free with the La Rochelle Océan Pass):
Beaulieu: 130 spaces (including 5 PRM)
Les Greffières: 300 spaces (including 8 PRM)
Simone Veil: 130 spaces (including 4 PRM)
Additional information
Departure from La Rochelle Town Hall. Maximum 25 people, duration 45 min.
Motor disability
La Rochelle Town Hall has a lift making the guided tour accessible to people with reduced mobility (please inform us when booking).
Opening hours
Details of scheduled dates are available from the La Rochelle Tourist Office.
Reservation
Reservations must be made by telephone with the La Rochelle Conurbation Office: 05 46 41 14 68 and your pass number. Subject to availability.
Public price
Adult : €6.00Child (6 to 11 years old) : €6.00
Teenagers (12 to 17 years old) : €6.00
Price with the pass
Adult : FreeChild (6 to 11 years old) : Free
Teenagers (12 to 17 years old) : Free