La Rochelle City Centre Travel Guide

La Rochelle

La Rochelle City Centre
Natural History Museum showing a park
Aquarium La Rochelle which includes marine life
Natural History Museum as well as a couple
Aquarium La Rochelle featuring marine life

Popular places to visit

Vieux Port

Vieux Port

4.5/5(39 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in La Rochelle with a trip to Vieux Port. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Vieux Port
La Rochelle Hotel de Ville

La Rochelle Hotel de Ville

4/5(4 reviews)

After visiting La Rochelle Hotel de Ville, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in La Rochelle. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

La Rochelle Hotel de Ville
Tour St. Nicolas

Tour St. Nicolas

5/5(6 reviews)

Learn about the local history of La Rochelle when you spend time at Tour St. Nicolas. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Tour St. Nicolas
Tour de la Chaine

Tour de la Chaine

4.5/5(8 reviews)

You can learn about the history of La Rochelle when you stop by Tour de la Chaine. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Tour de la Chaine
Tour de la Lanterne

Tour de la Lanterne

4/5(7 reviews)

You can learn about the history of La Rochelle with a visit to Tour de la Lanterne. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Tour de la Lanterne
Natural History Museum as well as a couple

Natural History Museum

Get a closer look at the stuffed animals and other unusual items found by French explorers during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Natural History Museum

Things to do

Outdoor Escape Game La Rochelle - The Pearl of La Rochelle

Outdoor Escape Game La Rochelle - The Pearl of La Rochelle

฿561
per adult
Outdoor Escape Game La Rochelle - The Pearl of La Rochelle
La Rochelle: Gems of the Port Exploration Game and Tour

La Rochelle Port Quest: Self-Guided Walking Adventure

฿318
per adult
La Rochelle Port Quest: Self-Guided Walking Adventure
The Océâmes Treasure in La Rochelle

The Océâmes Treasure in La Rochelle

฿1,572
per traveller
The Océâmes Treasure in La Rochelle
Celebrating the bridegroom

La Rochelle Challenges EVG EVJF City Challenge

฿2,583
per traveller
La Rochelle Challenges EVG EVJF City Challenge
La Rochelle best adventure in town with Charente-Maritime

Escape Game Outdoor The Walking Dead in La Rochelle

฿2,583
per traveller
Escape Game Outdoor The Walking Dead in La Rochelle
Food Tour - Discover La Rochelle

Food Tour - Discover La Rochelle

฿4,492
per adult
Food Tour - Discover La Rochelle
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Top hotels in La Rochelle City Centre

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - La Rochelle Vieux Port

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - La Rochelle Vieux Port

4 out of 5
3 rue St Jean du Perot, 4 place de la chaine, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime
The price is ฿3,629 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿3,629
฿4,200 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (386 reviews)
"Some reviews say that the rooms are small and too warm in early autumn. This was not our experience. The room we took was massive - so too the bathroom. The hotel was exceptionally located and easy (very inexpensive) to park. A fantastic experience in a lively area of La Rochelle"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - La Rochelle Vieux Port
Hôtel La Fabrique

Hôtel La Fabrique

3 out of 5
7-9-11 rue de la Fabrique, La Rochelle
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,410 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿2,410
฿2,785 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (666 reviews)
"The parking was the only difficulty - finding the actual car park, and organising the parking permit. Better info should have been sent via Hotels,com. Staff at the hotel were extremely helpful, and dealt with all other issues effectively."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Hôtel La Fabrique
ibis La Rochelle Vieux-Port

ibis La Rochelle Vieux-Port

3 out of 5
Place Du Cdt De La Motte Rouge, La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
The price is ฿2,992 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,992
฿3,425 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Minimes Beach and La Grande Roue ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (298 reviews)
"Right in the heart of where you want to be in La Rochelle"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

ibis La Rochelle Vieux-Port
Maison des Ambassadeurs

Maison des Ambassadeurs

5 out of 5
43, rue du Minage, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (285 reviews)
Superb hotel with great staff.
"We really loved this hotel, every single member of the staff were so nice and professional, the room had a good feeling to it and the spa era has a superb sauna. We would only stay here when back in the city."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

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Maison des Ambassadeurs
Hôtel Le Bord'O Vieux Port

Hôtel Le Bord'O Vieux Port

2 out of 5
43 Rue Saint Nicolas, La Rochelle, Charente-maritime
The price is ฿2,927 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿2,927
฿3,303 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (189 reviews)
Great boutique hotel
"This is a great little boutique hotel. The staff was wonderful - very helpful in advising us in what we should see around town. The location was great, an easy walk to just about everything. No elevator, so if you can't handle stairs it might be a problem."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Hôtel Le Bord'O Vieux Port
Mercure La Rochelle Vieux-Port

Mercure La Rochelle Vieux-Port

4 out of 5
Quai Louis Prunier, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime
The price is ฿3,366 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,366
฿3,911 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a marina. Popular attractions Minimes Beach and Aquarium La Rochelle ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (570 reviews)
Nice place to stay with great staff
"Staff were very attentive and spoke excellent English, the rooms (junior suites) were great for families. Pool area is nice and temperature was warm, needs more loungers though."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Mercure La Rochelle Vieux-Port
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Other neighbourhoods around La Rochelle City Centre

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Saint-Nicolas

Though Saint-Nicolas may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Vieux Port and La Rochelle Hotel de Ville.

Saint-Nicolas
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Le Gabut

You'll enjoy the restaurants and waterfront in Le Gabut. You might want to make time for a stop at Tour St. Nicolas or Bay of Biscay.

Le Gabut
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La Ville-en-Bois

A noteworthy feature of La Ville-en-Bois is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Musée des Automates and Musée des Modeles Reduits.

La Ville-en-Bois
Minimes Beach

Les Minimes

Les Minimes is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Port des Minimes and Minimes Beach.

Les Minimes
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Fétilly

Fétilly is well liked for its waterfront views. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like La Rochelle Central Market and Natural History Museum.

Fétilly
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La Pallice

Travellers like the historical sites in La Pallice, and Port de la Pallice is a top attraction you might want to visit.

La Pallice

La Rochelle City Centre Travel Guide