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

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

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

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

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

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

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Discover La Rochelle: Discovery Walking Tour of La Rochelle

฿2,654
per adult
Discover La Rochelle: Discovery Walking Tour of La Rochelle
Food Tour - Discover La Rochelle

Food Tour - Discover La Rochelle

฿4,550
per adult
Food Tour - Discover La Rochelle
La Rochelle: Private custom tour with a local guide

La Rochelle: Private custom tour with a local guide

฿4,171
per adult
La Rochelle: Private custom tour with a local guide
La Rochelle: Catamaran Cruise

La Rochelle: Catamaran Cruise

฿1,286
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
La Rochelle: Catamaran Cruise
From La Rochelle: Sailing Cruise to Fort Boyard

From La Rochelle: Sailing Cruise to Fort Boyard

฿1,728
per adult
From La Rochelle: Sailing Cruise to Fort Boyard
Outdoor activity #1 in La Rochelle

La Rochelle: Escape Game in Magic Theme Team

฿2,617
per traveller
La Rochelle: Escape Game in Magic Theme Team
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Top hotels in La Rochelle City Centre

Hôtel La Fabrique

Hôtel La Fabrique

3 out of 5
7-9-11 rue de la Fabrique, La Rochelle
The price is ฿2,879 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿2,879
฿3,299 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (624 reviews)
"Only issue was that the directions issued did not take me to the hotel! Apart from that, a great place to stay with excellent access to the port and surrounding areas. Staff at reception really helpful too."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Hôtel La Fabrique
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
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! (355 reviews)
"Great. Exactly as billed!"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

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Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - La Rochelle Vieux Port
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL L'Escale Marine

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL L'Escale Marine

3 out of 5
36 Avenue Amerigo Vespucci, La Rochelle
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,899 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,899
฿3,322 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star residence in La Rochelle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a steam room. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (813 reviews)
"The room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. Great value for the price. Nice, central location , but a little removed from the noisiness of the bustling downtown area, which was a plus. Cleaning staff were very friendly and helpful. When I needed anything or had questions, that’s who ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL L'Escale Marine
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! (268 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in close walking distance to all sights. Fantastic service and excellent cocktails!"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

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Maison des Ambassadeurs
Hôtel La Tour de Nesle La Rochelle Vieux Port

Hôtel La Tour de Nesle La Rochelle Vieux Port

3 out of 5
2, quai Louis Durand, La Rochelle, CM
The price is ฿3,917 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,917
฿4,441 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (203 reviews)
"This is fantastic hotel that allows you to plug in to the joy of La Rochelle, both in its great location and in the hotel style. I loved staying here in my room with a view of Vieux Port."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Hôtel La Tour de Nesle La Rochelle Vieux Port
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16 RUE DE L'ESCALE, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,714 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,714
฿3,052 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Minimes Beach and Porte de la Grosse ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (28 reviews)
"Very helpful, friendly, and beautiful staff who pampered me while I was recuperating from a pulled knee ligament. Young Deborah and Pierre especially could come home with me to befriend my two offspring of the same age. The place itself is a gorgeous neo-classical structure of heavy sandstone blocks ..."

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2024

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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