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

Boat trip from La Ronde - Bazoin pier

La Ronde

From the Bazoin locks landing stage, you can take a 1h30 hour trip along the water in the heart of the Poitevin marshlands. Aboard traditional boats, accompanied by a guide specialising in the environment and the history of the marsh, you'll foll ...

Boat trips

Boat trip from Magné - Embarcadère Cardinaud

Magné

To the silent rhythm of the shovel or the pigouille, enjoy a group boat trip (1h30) during which a boatman will tell you all about the mysteries of the Venise Verte. Included with the La Rochelle Océan Pass: your pass gives you access to 1 boat tr ...

Boat trips

Tour of Fort Boyard with commentary

La Rochelle

Embark on a 2-hour sea excursion and get as close as possible to the famous Fort Boyard. Departing from La Rochelle's Vieux Port, your captain will take you through the Pertuis d'Antioche and its magnificent views over the islands of Ré, Aix  ...

Boat trips

Discovery morning on a sailing catamaran

La Rochelle

Embark on a 2-hour trip from the port of La Rochelle on a catamaran equipped with all the necessary comforts. With no predetermined route, you'll discover the joys of sailing in the ideal setting of the Pertuis d'Antioche in the company of th ...

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 ...

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 ...