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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Boat trips

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

La Rochelle

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 activities

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).

Leisure activities

Nature discovery at Domaine de Suzac - Parc de l'Estuaire

Saint-Georges-de-Didonne

In a unique setting in Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, its site house, the Parc de l'Estuaire, faces the mouth of the Gironde estuary. Perched on a cliff and nestling in the Suzac coastal forest, this sensitive, protected natural area offers an origina ...

Leisure activities

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 ...

Boat trips

Tour of the bay by traditional motorboat

La Rochelle

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

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 ...