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 sitesDiscountsOPEN IN JANUARY

Phare des Baleines

Saint-Clément-des-Baleines

There are two famous sentries on the site: the present-day ‘Grand Phare’ (tall lighthouse) (1854) and the ‘Vielle Tour’ (Old Tower) ordered by Colbert and built in 1682....

Boat trips

River cruise Balade des Gabariers

Saintes

Temporary closure

A 1-hour river trip aboard a gabare, a replica of a traditional 19th-century wooden flat-bottomed boat. Discover the history of the gabares and their colourful crews, who were essential to trade until the advent of the railways. Included with the  ...

Boat trips

River cruise Charente cruise

Saintes

Temporary closure

A 1h30 river walk to discover the secrets of the River Charente. Take a trip down the river and back in time on this guided tour on the theme of history and biodiversity. Included with La Rochelle Océan Pass: your pass gives you access to 1 river  ...

Boat trips

Tour of the bay by traditional motorboat

La Rochelle

Temporary closure

Come aboard ‘Viking Ljös’, a traditional pinnace from the Arcachon Basin! Piloted by a professional skipper, you'll enjoy 1h15 of sailing from La Rochelle. Included with the La Rochelle Ocean Pass: your pass gives you access to 1 sea excursion ...

Historical sites

Visit Fort Liédot

Île d’Aix

Temporary closure

Take a self-guided tour of Fort Liédot, a 19th-century fortification on the northeastern tip of Ile d'Aix. Armed with a tour guide, you'll discover the history of the fort and its occupants, its evolution and its architecture, as you wander t ...

Museums

Visit the Maison de la Meunerie

Temporary closure

Visit the mill complex, which includes a working water mill dating back to 1728, a dwelling house reconstructed in the 1920s and a barn with a bread oven. Discover a unique and exceptional heritage site, with a scenographic tour retracing the great a ...