La Rochelle City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

La Rochelle City Centre
Natural History Museum which includes 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

Activities

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Discover La Rochelle: Discovery Walking Tour of La Rochelle

AU$125
per adult
Discover La Rochelle: Discovery Walking Tour of La Rochelle
Food Tour - Discover La Rochelle

Food Tour - Discover La Rochelle

AU$214
per adult
Food Tour - Discover La Rochelle
Outdoor activity #1 in La Rochelle

La Rochelle: Escape Game in Magic Theme Team

AU$123
per traveller
La Rochelle: Escape Game in Magic Theme Team
La Rochelle : Sunset Catamaran Cruise

La Rochelle : Sunset Catamaran Cruise (2h00)

AU$63
per adult
La Rochelle : Sunset Catamaran Cruise (2h00)
3 Hour La Rochelle Private Tour

3 Hour La Rochelle Private Tour

AU$777
per adult
3 Hour La Rochelle Private Tour
La Rochelle best adventure in town with Charente-Maritime

Escape Game Outdoor The Walking Dead in La Rochelle

AU$123
per traveller
Escape Game Outdoor The Walking Dead in La Rochelle
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Our pick of the best La Rochelle City Centre Hotel Deals

Hôtel La Fabrique

Hôtel La Fabrique

3 out of 5
7-9-11 rue de la Fabrique, La Rochelle
The price is AU$120 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$120
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (653 reviews)
"Perfect location! We will absolutely return."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 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 WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (370 reviews)
Perfect location for a stylish stay
"Very stylish well located hotel. We enjoyed the calm and relaxed atmosphere. Our room was small but weak appointed. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The location is perfect, right near the port and marina with its bars and restaurants."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

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Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - 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 our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (281 reviews)
"Perfect!"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

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Maison des Ambassadeurs
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 AU$161 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$161
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Minimes Beach and La Grande Roue ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (294 reviews)
"Right in the heart of where you want to be in La Rochelle"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

ibis La Rochelle Vieux-Port
Hôtel Atlantic

Hôtel Atlantic

3 out of 5
23 Rue Verdière, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime
The price is AU$171 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$171
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (492 reviews)
Location, style, comfort.
"Perfect location close to the port and excellent restaurants. Small room and bathroom but really stylish and extremely comfortble bed. Everywhere in the hotel was immaculate, quirky and beautiful. Reception and all staff spoke English and were very helpful with information and suggestions. We used ..."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

Hôtel Atlantic
Hôtel Le Bord'O Vieux Port

Hôtel Le Bord'O Vieux Port

2 out of 5
43 Rue Saint Nicolas, La Rochelle, Charente-maritime
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$150 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$150
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (188 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
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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

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