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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Leisure activities

Nature discovery in the Parc de l'Estuaire

Saint-Georges-de-Didonne

Discover an exceptional natural environment in the heart of the Suzac forest. Perched on a cliff, the Parc de l'Estuaire, a sensitive and protected natural area, offers a fun and educational approach to nature through exhibitions, a forest trail, ...

Leisure activitiesOPEN FEBRUARY/MARCH

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

River cruise Balade des Gabariers

Saintes

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

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

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 ...