Les Minimes Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Picture 2 for Activity La Rochelle: Boat trip to Fort Boyard

La Rochelle: Boat trip to Fort Boyard (2h00)

AU$41
per adult
La Rochelle: Boat trip to Fort Boyard (2h00)
La Rochelle: 1-Hour Boat Tour of the Bay

La Rochelle: 1-Hour-15-Min Boat Tour of the Bay

AU$32
per adult
La Rochelle: 1-Hour-15-Min Boat Tour of the Bay
From La Rochelle: Sailing Cruise to Fort Boyard

From La Rochelle: Sailing Cruise to Fort Boyard

AU$81
per adult
From La Rochelle: Sailing Cruise to Fort Boyard
La Rochelle : Sunset Catamaran Cruise

La Rochelle : Sunset Catamaran Cruise (2h00)

AU$62
per adult
La Rochelle : Sunset Catamaran Cruise (2h00)
Outdoor Escape Game La Rochelle - The Pearl of La Rochelle

Outdoor Escape Game La Rochelle - The Pearl of La Rochelle

AU$27
per adult
Outdoor Escape Game La Rochelle - The Pearl of La Rochelle
John in action!

Discover La Rochelle: Discovery Walking Tour of La Rochelle

AU$124
per adult
Discover La Rochelle: Discovery Walking Tour of La Rochelle
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Our pick of the best Les Minimes Hotel Deals

Résidence New Rochelle

Résidence New Rochelle

17 Avenue du Lazaret, La Rochelle
The price is AU$175 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$175
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (253 reviews)
"Fantastic staff"

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

Résidence New Rochelle
Hôtel La Fabrique

Hôtel La Fabrique

3 out of 5
7-9-11 rue de la Fabrique, La Rochelle
The price is AU$157 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$157
7 Sept - 8 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (623 reviews)
"Brilliant hotel right in the middle of things. Stayed for one night, family of 4 in one room and there was plenty of room and beds were comfortable. Loved it."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 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! (354 reviews)
"Great. Exactly as billed!"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

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Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - La Rochelle Vieux Port
Vacancéole – Le Domaine du Château – La Rochelle/Île de Ré

Vacancéole – Le Domaine du Château – La Rochelle/Île de Ré

3 out of 5
123 Avenue du Clavier, Lagord, Charente-Maritime
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$104 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$104
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa residence in Lagord. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Minimes Beach and Natural History ...
6.4/10 (227 reviews)
"This property did not look anything like the photos in the listing. It is extremely tired, worn and unkempt. The outside areas are overgrown and uncared for. The apartment was very small (it looked quite spacious on the listing). The sofa bed was absolutely filthy inside."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2024

Vacancéole – Le Domaine du Château – La Rochelle/Île de Ré
Premiere Classe La Rochelle Nord - Puilboreau

Premiere Classe La Rochelle Nord - Puilboreau

1 out of 5
Rue de la Belle Etoile - Route de Paris, Puilboreau, Charente-Maritime
The price is AU$77 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$77
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Puilboreau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.8/10 (951 reviews)
Adequate
"Usual multiple occupancy hotel. Building work going on next door which was noisy in the morning. Reasonable free parking. Was moaned at for parking our motorcycles temporarily near to our rooms, which were on the first floor, with access only by steps. This was done so we could unload the bikes to ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Premiere Classe La Rochelle Nord - Puilboreau
Hotel Central Park

Hotel Central Park

4 out of 5
4 Avenue Jean Guiton, La Rochelle
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (773 reviews)
"The hotel was excellent, from the service at reception, to the cleanliness of the room. The proximity to La Rochelle was also perfect."

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025

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Hotel Central Park
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Other neighbourhoods around Les Minimes

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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
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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 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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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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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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