Saint-Nicolas Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Minimes Beach showing a beach as well as a small group of people

Minimes Beach

Spend the afternoon enhancing your tan on La Rochelle’s largest beach, before viewing the lavish yachts in the port.

Minimes Beach
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

Activities

Discover the Isle of Re by playing spies.

Escapes Games outdoor The Magic Portal On The Ile De Re

AU$49
per adult
Escapes Games outdoor The Magic Portal On The Ile De Re
Outdoor Escape Game La Rochelle - The Pearl of La Rochelle

Outdoor Escape Game La Rochelle - The Pearl of La Rochelle

AU$26
per adult
Outdoor Escape Game La Rochelle - The Pearl of La Rochelle
The Océâmes Treasure in La Rochelle

The Océâmes Treasure in La Rochelle

AU$74
per traveller
The Océâmes Treasure in La Rochelle
John in action!

Discover La Rochelle: Discovery Walking Tour of La Rochelle

AU$123
per adult
Discover La Rochelle: Discovery Walking Tour of La Rochelle
Outdoor activity #1 in La Rochelle

La Rochelle: Escape Game in Magic Theme Team

AU$122
per traveller
La Rochelle: Escape Game in Magic Theme Team
Escape game magic theme Isle of Aix

Escape Game Magic Team on the Island of Aix

AU$122
per traveller
Escape Game Magic Team on the Island of Aix
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Our pick of the best Saint-Nicolas 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$121 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$121
26 Oct - 27 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! (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
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 AU$168 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
AU$168
13 Nov - 14 Nov
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! (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
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 AU$144 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$144
26 Oct - 27 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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (218 reviews)
"We stayed here originally for 2 nights but loved La Rochelle so much we stayed an extra night. Hotel was ideally placed to explore the town. Helpful staff and a lovely room. We would return."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

Hôtel La Tour de Nesle La Rochelle Vieux Port
Hôtel Le Yachtman, The Originals Collection

Hôtel Le Yachtman, The Originals Collection

4 out of 5
23 Quai Valin, Vieux Port Sud, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime
Stay at this 4-star hotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Minimes Beach and Vieux Port are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (375 reviews)
Great location.
"A great location to stay in La Rochelle, right on the harbour. A little confusing getting to the hotel through the barrier’s but if you ring the hotel they will lower them for you, there is a height restriction of 1.95 for the secure parking. We stayed in a Discovey Room Poolside and looked over ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

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Hôtel Le Yachtman, The Originals Collection
Hotel Saint Nicolas

Hotel Saint Nicolas

4 out of 5
13 Rue Sardinerie, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (827 reviews)
"Very safe"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

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Hotel Saint Nicolas
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$162 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$162
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (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
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Other neighbourhoods around Saint-Nicolas

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La Rochelle City Centre

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

La Rochelle City Centre is popular for its waterfront views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Vieux Port or La Rochelle Hotel de Ville.

La Rochelle City Centre
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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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