What to see and do in La Rochelle?

Visits, activities and transport included La Rochelle Océan Pass

Boat trips, visits to historic sites and museums, guided tours, leisure activities, unlimited transport, La Rochelle Ocean Pass gives you access to a complete range of things to do in La Rochelle and lets you discover the treasures of the surrounding area. The La Rochelle Ocean Pass is the best deal in La Rochelle for weekends and stays of 48 hours, 72 hours, 7 days and more.

Please check the opening and closing times of the sites you are interested in to avoid any disappointment. Some sites may be closed for renovation work. For a stay in La Rochelle between November and the end of January, we advise you to choose the La Rochelle Ocean Winter Pass, which includes sites open for at least one month between November and January.

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Historical sitesOPEN IN JANUARY

Tour of the Towers of La Rochelle

La Rochelle

Enjoy free visits to the three towers of La Rochelle: the Tour Saint-Nicolas, the Tour de la Chaîne and the Tour de la Lanterne. Situated at the entrance to the Old Port of La Rochelle, they are the emblems of La Rochelle and a must-see for all lover ...

Historical sites

Visit to the Corderie Royale

Rochefort

Temporary closure

Take a self-guided tour of the incredible Corderie Royale, built in 1666 on the orders of King Louis XIV. From the land to the sea, from the hemp fields to the King's ships, come and meet the ropemakers and their work. Enter the workshops and dis ...

Boat trips

Boat trip from La Ronde - Bazoin pier

La Ronde

Temporary closure

From the Bazoin locks landing stage, you can take a 1h30 hour trip along the water in the heart of the Poitevin marshlands. Aboard traditional boats, accompanied by a guide specialising in the environment and the history of the marsh, you'll foll ...

Boat trips

Tour of Fort Boyard with commentary

La Rochelle

Temporary closure

Embark on a 2-hour sea excursion and get as close as possible to the famous Fort Boyard. Departing from La Rochelle's Vieux Port, your captain will take you through the Pertuis d'Antioche and its magnificent views over the islands of Ré, Aix  ...

MuseumsOPEN IN JANUARY

Visit to the La Rochelle Maritime Museum

La Rochelle

The Musée Maritime invites you on a journey through the maritime history of La Rochelle. On a self-guided tour lasting around 2 hours, you'll have access to 3 ships from the heritage fleet, the permanent exhibitions ‘La Rochelle née de la Mer’ (L ...

Guided toursOPEN IN JANUARY

Guided tour - La Rochelle se dévoile

La Rochelle

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 choo ...