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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Unlimited transportOPEN IN JANUARY

Journey La Rochelle < > Rochefort

Take the TER Nouvelle-Aquitaine train between La Rochelle and Rochefort (return journey) with your La Rochelle Océan Pass and travel easily and without limits between the two destinations. It's the ideal way to make the most of the sites and acti ...

Unlimited transportOPEN IN JANUARY

Journey La Rochelle < > Saintes

Take the TER Nouvelle-Aquitaine train between La Rochelle and Saintes (return journey) with your La Rochelle Océan Pass and travel easily and without limits between the two destinations. It's the ideal way to make the most of the sites and activi ...

Boat trips

La Rochelle - île de Ré (Saint-Martin) sea link

La Rochelle

Temporary closure

Embark at the foot of the towers of La Rochelle for a 1-hour crossing to Saint-Martin-de-Ré (day trip). You'll pass under the Ile de Ré bridge and sail along the island's coastline: Rivedoux, La Flotte... Included with La Rochelle Océan Pa ...

Leisure activitiesOPEN IN JANUARY

Lucien Maylin community pool

La Rochelle

Enter the Lucien Maylin swimming pool and enjoy a refreshing or sporting moment in the large pools (8 swimming lanes, Olympic pool 50 m x 20 m and 1.30 m to 1.80 m deep).

Museums

Maison de la Baie du Marais Poitevin

Esnandes

Temporary closure

Visit the Maison de la Baie du Marais Poitevin to find out all about mussel cultivation in the Baie de l'Aiguillon. This mussel-growing museum shows a video documentary on the ecosystem of the maritime marsh, as well as a fun and interactive muse ...

Leisure activitiesOPEN IN JANUARY

Palmilud aquatic centre

Périgny

There's something for everyone at the Palmilud Aquatic Centre: swimming pool, leisure pool, paddling pool, slide, jacuzzis and more.  In summer, Palmilud opens its grounds and outdoor pool (August). Between two jumps in the water, you'll h ...