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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Museums

Maison de la Baie du Marais Poitevin

Esnandes

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 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 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 ...