{"id":48572,"date":"2023-12-01T21:16:59","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T20:16:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/que-faire-la-rochelle\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T20:09:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T18:09:09","slug":"visit-la-rochelle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-la-rochelle\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit La Rochelle in 1 or 2 days: our must-do activities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today we&#8217;re taking you on a trip to La Rochelle, a city we&#8217;ve had the opportunity to visit on several occasions, and we love its seaside atmosphere. Nestled on France&#8217;s Atlantic coast, La Rochelle is a destination that perfectly combines history, culture and nature. Known for its famous Old Port, guarded by its imposing towers, this port city is full of treasures to discover.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we share with you <strong>what to see and do<\/strong> in La Rochelle, our <strong>14 must-sees<\/strong>, our 1 or 2-day <strong>itinerary<\/strong> for a weekend, and our <strong>secrets<\/strong> for visiting La Rochelle! We live on the Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron, and La Rochelle is our favorite city getaway.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7b8799\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7b8799;\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_100113281-1200x675.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46587 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_100113281-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_100113281-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_100113281-512x288.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_100113281-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_100113281-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_100113281-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire d\u00e9taill\u00e9<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-la-rochelle\/#1_The_Old_Port_and_its_Three_Towers\" >1. The Old Port and its Three Towers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-la-rochelle\/#2_The_colorful_Gabut_district\" >2. The colorful Gabut district<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-la-rochelle\/#3_The_Town_Hall\" >3. The Town Hall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-la-rochelle\/#4_The_historic_center\" >4. The historic center:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-la-rochelle\/#5_Port_des_Minimes\" >5. Port des Minimes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-la-rochelle\/#6_The_legendary_Fort_Boyard\" >6. The legendary Fort Boyard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-la-rochelle\/#7_Parc_Charruyer_the_green_lung\" >7. Parc Charruyer: the green lung<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-la-rochelle\/#8_Taste_local_gastronomy_at_the_central_market\" >8. Taste local gastronomy at the central market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-la-rochelle\/#9_Take_a_cruise_to_explore_the_offshore_islands\" >9. Take a cruise to explore the offshore islands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-la-rochelle\/#10_The_Maritime_Museum_all_about_naval_history\" >10. The Maritime Museum all about naval history<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-la-rochelle\/#11_Enjoy_the_sandy_beaches\" >11. Enjoy the sandy beaches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-la-rochelle\/#12_La_Rochelle_Aquarium_the_ideal_family_activity\" >12. La Rochelle Aquarium: the ideal family activity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-la-rochelle\/#13_Festivals_and_cultural_events\" >13. Festivals and cultural events<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-la-rochelle\/#14_Rent_a_boat\" >14. Rent a boat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-la-rochelle\/#Itinerary_Visit_La_Rochelle_in_1_day\" >Itinerary: Visit La Rochelle in 1 day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-la-rochelle\/#Itinerary_what_to_do_in_La_Rochelle_in_2_days\" >Itinerary: what to do in La Rochelle in 2 days<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-la-rochelle\/#Our_tips_for_your_visit\" >Our tips for your visit<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-la-rochelle\/#Where_to_sleep\" >Where to sleep?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-la-rochelle\/#Where_to_eat\" >Where to eat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-la-rochelle\/#Our_good_addresses_on_our_map\" >Our good addresses on our map<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-la-rochelle\/#How_to_get_to_La_Rochelle\" >How to get to La Rochelle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Old_Port_and_its_Three_Towers\"><\/span><strong>1. The Old Port and its Three Towers<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vieux-Port is the place to be during your stay in La Rochelle. Stroll along the lovely quays and admire the <strong>3 medieval towers<\/strong>, listed as historic monuments and witnesses to the town&#8217;s maritime history.  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tour de la Cha\u00eene (Chain Tower<\/strong> ): as its name suggests, this tower was used, in conjunction with the Tour Saint-Nicolas, to tighten a massive chain to close the harbor entrance at night or in the event of a threat. This chain prevented unauthorized vessels from entering or leaving.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tour Saint-Nicolas<\/strong>: located at the entrance to the old port, as mentioned above, this is a military building used to protect the port.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lantern Tower<\/strong>: unique in its kind, with a lantern-shaped roof that once served as a lighthouse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Nous vous conseillons de visiter les tours \u00e0 l&#8217;aide d&#8217;un billet jumel\u00e9 (tarif 9,50\u20ac) pour avoir une superbe vue sur Le port et la ville de la Rochelle. Dans chaque tour, un petit espace mus\u00e9e pr\u00e9sente son histoire. Si vous \u00eates press\u00e9s, la <strong>tour de la Cha\u00eene<\/strong> se visite plus rapidement que les autres. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tours-la-rochelle.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Information sur le site officiel<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"5b88a3\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5b88a3;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"46662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_135710292-675x1200.webp\" alt=\"la rochelle\" class=\"wp-image-46662 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_135710292-675x1200.webp 675w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_135710292-338x600.webp 338w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_135710292-900x1600.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_135710292-288x512.webp 288w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_135710292-768x1365.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_135710292-864x1536.webp 864w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_135710292-scaled.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"687f99\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #687f99;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"46657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_134956288-675x1200.webp\" alt=\"la rochelle\" class=\"wp-image-46657 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_134956288-675x1200.webp 675w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_134956288-338x600.webp 338w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_134956288-900x1600.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_134956288-288x512.webp 288w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_134956288-768x1365.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_134956288-864x1536.webp 864w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_134956288-scaled.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"59758b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #59758b;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"568\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"46674\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_122238-568x1200.webp\" alt=\"port la rochelle\" class=\"wp-image-46674 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_122238-568x1200.webp 568w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_122238-284x600.webp 284w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_122238-757x1600.webp 757w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_122238-242x512.webp 242w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_122238-768x1623.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_122238-727x1536.webp 727w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_122238-scaled.webp 969w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"5a86a3\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5a86a3;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_122100-1-1200x568.webp\" alt=\"port la rochelle\" class=\"wp-image-46679 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_122100-1-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_122100-1-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_122100-1-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_122100-1-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_122100-1-1536x727.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_122100-1-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_colorful_Gabut_district\"><\/span>2. <strong>The colorful Gabut district<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Gabut district<\/strong>, south of the harbor, is one of our favorites in La Rochelle. It&#8217;s a vibrant, colorful area, known for its houses painted in bright tones reminiscent of the Nordic countries, and it&#8217;s almost as if we were in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-stockholm\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"19658\">Stockholm<\/a>, a city we adore.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Formerly an industrial zone, this area has been transformed into a trendy, artistic spot, much sought-after by locals. It&#8217;s the perfect place to take photos of La Rochelle&#8217;s beautiful street art frescoes.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a little anecdote, we used to love having a drink at the guinguette &#8220;la Belle du Gabut&#8221;, which was located in the heart of the district, but unfortunately closed after a few years of activity. In 2024, foodtrucks will once again take over the site, much to our delight!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"608094\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #608094;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" data-id=\"46447\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_121442-1200x568.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46447 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_121442-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_121442-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_121442-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_121442-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_121442-1536x727.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_121442-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"587289\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #587289;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" data-id=\"46467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_121758-1200x568.webp\" alt=\"La rochelle le gabut\" class=\"wp-image-46467 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_121758-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_121758-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_121758-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_121758-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_121758-1536x727.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_121758-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_Town_Hall\"><\/span>3. <strong>The Town Hall<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in the heart of the historic center, La Rochelle<strong>Town<\/strong> Hall is our favorite building in La Rochelle. Recently restored after a fire, it is an architectural gem. Its Renaissance facade is a must-see for lovers of history and architecture. You can enter the courtyard free of charge to admire the building&#8217;s fa\u00e7ade and many architectural details.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8a8379\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8a8379;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_122952213-1200x675.webp\" alt=\"la rochelle city hall\" class=\"wp-image-46622 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_122952213-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_122952213-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_122952213-512x288.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_122952213-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_122952213-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_122952213-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_historic_center\"><\/span>4. <strong>The historic center<\/strong>:  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The historic center is famous for its charming <strong>shopping arcades<\/strong>. It&#8217;s also a fascinating labyrinth of cobbled streets and ancient buildings, reflecting the city&#8217;s rich history.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this area we recommend that you stop at the following buildings \/ points:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Renaissance-style<strong>Town Hall<\/strong> (see point 3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The majestic <strong>Saint-Louis Cathedral<\/strong>, with its many half-timbered houses.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>covered market<\/strong> brings a lively, authentic atmosphere to the district.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"5d718b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5d718b;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"568\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"46502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_143758-568x1200.webp\" alt=\"La rochelle downtown\" class=\"wp-image-46502 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_143758-568x1200.webp 568w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_143758-284x600.webp 284w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_143758-757x1600.webp 757w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_143758-242x512.webp 242w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_143758-768x1623.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_143758-727x1536.webp 727w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_143758-scaled.webp 969w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"6b757f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6b757f;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"46637\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_124107961-675x1200.webp\" alt=\"la rochelle downtown\" class=\"wp-image-46637 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_124107961-675x1200.webp 675w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_124107961-338x600.webp 338w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_124107961-900x1600.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_124107961-288x512.webp 288w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_124107961-768x1365.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_124107961-864x1536.webp 864w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_124107961-scaled.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"78869b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #78869b;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"46592\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_102753671-675x1200.webp\" alt=\"la rochelle old port\" class=\"wp-image-46592 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_102753671-675x1200.webp 675w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_102753671-338x600.webp 338w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_102753671-900x1600.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_102753671-288x512.webp 288w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_102753671-768x1365.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_102753671-864x1536.webp 864w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_102753671-scaled.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Port_des_Minimes\"><\/span>5. <strong>Port des Minimes<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Port des Minimes is the <strong>largest marina on the French Atlantic coast<\/strong>. It&#8217;s a dynamic, modern place, teeming with boats, sailboats and yachts.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A promenade links the port to the city center, while you admire the view of the boats on the docks and in the water. It&#8217;s time to choose your boat for your exploration of the islands around La Rochelle.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/la-rochelle-l4603\/la-rochelle-croisiere-de-2-heures-a-la-voile-au-coucher-du-soleil-t385700\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=larochelle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">De nombreuses croisi\u00e8res pour explorer les \u00eeles partent de ce port<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"637c8f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #637c8f;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_114910-1200x568.webp\" alt=\"La rochelle port\" class=\"wp-image-46392 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_114910-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_114910-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_114910-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_114910-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_114910-1536x727.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_114910-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_The_legendary_Fort_Boyard\"><\/span><strong>6. The legendary Fort Boyard<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fort Boyard<\/strong> is located on the west coast of France, in the Atlantic Ocean. It is located between Ile d&#8217;<strong>Ol\u00e9ron<\/strong> and<strong>Ile d&#8217;Aix<\/strong>, in the <strong>Pertuis d&#8217;Antioche<\/strong>, a strait separating Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron from the mainland.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fort Boyard is not visible from La Rochelle, only from the east coast of the island of Ol\u00e9ron and from Fourras, south of La Rochelle.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can&#8217;t visit the inside of the fort, unless you&#8217;ve been selected to take part in the Fort Boyard TV game show, in which case you&#8217;re welcome to send us a little dedication from <strong>P\u00e8re Fouras<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your only option is to <strong>take a cruise<\/strong> around Fort Boyard and admire the region&#8217;s magnificent coastal scenery. During your tour, your guide will share anecdotes about the fort&#8217;s history, from its construction to its role in popular culture. Even if we feel we know it by heart, we learn new anecdotes with every cruise.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From La Rochelle, expect to pay <strong>around \u20ac40 for a<\/strong> 4-hour <strong>cruise aboard a catamaran<\/strong>. The cruise departs from the south of the port of La Rochelle, opposite the La Rochelle media library on Place Fran\u00e7ois Mitterrand. We recommend this more intimate cruise than the Inter-island boats.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-bouton-Z1t9DFO wp-block-lazyblock-bouton\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/fort-boyard-l142498\/au-depart-de-la-rochelle-croisiere-a-la-voile-vers-fort-boyard-t384743\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;amp;cmp=larochellefortboyard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><button>See availability for this cruise<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"897e81\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #897e81;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"904\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"46689\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230923_114258780-904x1200.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46689 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230923_114258780-904x1200.webp 904w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230923_114258780-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230923_114258780-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230923_114258780-386x512.webp 386w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230923_114258780-768x1020.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230923_114258780-1157x1536.webp 1157w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230923_114258780-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"626e7c\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #626e7c;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"882\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"46869\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230923_114717802-882x1200.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46869 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230923_114717802-882x1200.webp 882w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230923_114717802-400x544.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230923_114717802-1176x1600.webp 1176w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230923_114717802-376x512.webp 376w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230923_114717802-768x1045.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230923_114717802-1129x1536.webp 1129w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230923_114717802-scaled.webp 1506w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 882px) 100vw, 882px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"5986a5\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5986a5;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"904\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"46684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230923_112807944-904x1200.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46684 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230923_112807944-904x1200.webp 904w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230923_112807944-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230923_112807944-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230923_112807944-386x512.webp 386w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230923_112807944-768x1020.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230923_112807944-1157x1536.webp 1157w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230923_112807944-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Parc_Charruyer_the_green_lung\"><\/span><strong>7. Parc Charruyer: the green lung<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A must-see in La Rochelle, the huge 40-hectare <strong>Parc Charruyer<\/strong> is the perfect place for a nature break in the heart of the city. For the little ones, an area has been set aside with animals (ducks, swans, etc.). There&#8217;s also a lovely children&#8217;s play area.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A pleasant stroll links the town center to Plage de la Concurrence (approx. 1.5 km). It&#8217;s an excellent spot for a picnic or digestive stroll.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"636c3a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #636c3a;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_151729-1200x568.webp\" alt=\"La rochelle park\" class=\"wp-image-46507 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_151729-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_151729-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_151729-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_151729-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_151729-1536x727.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_151729-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Taste_local_gastronomy_at_the_central_market\"><\/span>8. <strong>Taste local gastronomy at the central market<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a taste of local flavors, there&#8217;s no better place than the <strong>Central Market<\/strong> in the heart of the historic center. A lively market, just the way we like it, full of energy and beautiful products from local producers. In high season, it&#8217;s open every day.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oysters, opened in front of you, are ideal. Then buy fresh produce for your picnic or aperitif on the beach or in Parc Charruyer.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"738497\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #738497;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_123732041-1200x675.webp\" alt=\"la rochelle market\" class=\"wp-image-46627 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_123732041-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_123732041-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_123732041-512x288.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_123732041-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_123732041-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_123732041-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Take_a_cruise_to_explore_the_offshore_islands\"><\/span><strong>9. Take a cruise to explore the offshore islands<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a must-do activity during your stay in La Rochelle. Around La Rochelle, several islands are just a few kilometers away:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u00cele de R\u00e9 <\/strong>: the nearest is famous for its picturesque villages, sandy beaches and salt marshes. It&#8217;s ideal for bike rides and tastings of local produce.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>L&#8217;\u00cele d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron<\/strong>: we know it well, because we live there. It&#8217;s a bigger island, with vast beaches, pine forests and oyster beds. It&#8217;s perfect for nature lovers and water sports enthusiasts.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u00cele d&#8217;Aix <\/strong>: smaller and wilder, an invitation to tranquillity, accessible only by boat.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-jB3DU wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>2-hour sunset cruise<\/span>\n<p><p>A <strong>great idea for an activity<\/strong> is to embark on a catamaran from the <strong>port of<\/strong> La Rochelle and sail between the islands of R\u00e9, Aix and Ol\u00e9ron to admire the sunset.<\/p>\n<p>In short, a moment that will make you <strong>forget everything<\/strong> without <strong>breaking the bank<\/strong> (from 29\u20ac).<\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lazyblock-bouton-OYuJ wp-block-lazyblock-bouton\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/la-rochelle-l4603\/la-rochelle-croisiere-de-2-heures-a-la-voile-au-coucher-du-soleil-t385700\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;amp;cmp=larochelle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><button>See prices and availability for this cruise<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"6e7886\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6e7886;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/20220904_132140-scaled-1200x568.webp\" alt=\"oleron cabanes\" class=\"wp-image-15249 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/20220904_132140-scaled-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/20220904_132140-scaled-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/20220904_132140-scaled-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/20220904_132140-scaled-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/20220904_132140-scaled-1536x727.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/20220904_132140-scaled.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_The_Maritime_Museum_all_about_naval_history\"><\/span><strong>10. The Maritime Museum all about naval history<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Mus\u00e9e Maritime de La Rochelle<\/strong> is a fascinating place dedicated to the region&#8217;s naval history and maritime culture. Located on the banks of the Old Port, the museum offers a unique experience, with 3 historic ships docked for visitors to explore, including a submarine.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside, interactive and educational exhibits present the history of navigation, shipbuilding and deep-sea fishing. It&#8217;s an ideal museum to visit with children, our daughter loved it.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Enjoy_the_sandy_beaches\"><\/span><strong>11. Enjoy the sandy beaches<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lounging on one of La Rochelle&#8217;s beaches is a must-do activity during your stay.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3 fine sandy beaches<\/strong> are located in the immediate vicinity of the town center: the large <strong>Plage des Minimes<\/strong>, the <strong>Plage de la Concurrence<\/strong>, right in the town center, and the wilder Plage du <strong>Chef de Baie<\/strong>. The only drawback is that they are very busy in summer.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Around La Rochelle, you&#8217;ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing your beach. We&#8217;ve listed the most <strong>beautiful, wild and picturesque beaches<\/strong> around La Rochelle in an article, which you can consult <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-oleron-island\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"979491\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #979491;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_153933-1200x568.webp\" alt=\"La Rochelle\" class=\"wp-image-46522 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_153933-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_153933-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_153933-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_153933-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_153933-1536x727.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_153933-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_La_Rochelle_Aquarium_the_ideal_family_activity\"><\/span><strong>12. La Rochelle Aquarium: the ideal family activity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located to the south of the old port, it is home to over 12,000 marine animals, representing 600 species, in 75 tanks. We&#8217;re not usually big fans of aquariums and zoos, but here the spaces are so large, we had a great time <strong>watching the<\/strong> marine <strong>animals<\/strong> go about their business.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We observed a wide variety of marine life, from fragile jellyfish to imposing sharks and colorful tropical fish. The aquarium also boasts a shark tunnel and an impressive gallery of lights.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s an ideal <strong>family<\/strong> activity for young and old alike, and even more so when it&#8217;s <strong>raining<\/strong> in La Rochelle. High-season tip: visit in the early morning to avoid the crowds.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"023f6b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #023f6b;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vrbezuylqam-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46147 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vrbezuylqam-jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vrbezuylqam-jpg-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vrbezuylqam-512x341.webp 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Festivals_and_cultural_events\"><\/span>13. <strong>Festivals and cultural events<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La Rochelle is alive with <strong>festivals and events<\/strong> all year round. The best-known are undoubtedly the International Film Festival (held at the end of June) and the Les Francopholies music festival (Les Franco for the locals), which each year welcomes the greatest French artists (held in mid-July).<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Rent_a_boat\"><\/span>14. Rent a boat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Renting a <strong>private boat<\/strong> is the ideal way to explore the <strong>La Rochelle area<\/strong> at your own pace, and to get within reasonable distance of <strong>Fort Boyard<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t panic if you&#8217;re new to sailing: you can rent a boat <strong>with or without a license <\/strong>and with or without a skipper. You&#8217;re bound to find a formula to suit your needs.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pour louer votre bateau, nous vous recommandons de passer par la plateforme\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.samboat.fr\/location-bateau\/la-rochelle#ae851\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Samboat<\/a>. C\u2019est bien simple, ils ont l\u2019offre la plus compl\u00e8te de location de bateau et leur site est tr\u00e8s simple d\u2019utilisation.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You enter your location, then your dates, then you can filter by boat type (motorboats, houseboats, small boats&#8230;), with or without a license, with or without a skipper: in short, you&#8217;re spoilt for choice.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-bouton-TUvw0 wp-block-lazyblock-bouton\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samboat.fr\/location-bateau\/la-rochelle#ae851\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><button>All you need to know about yacht charter<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Itinerary_Visit_La_Rochelle_in_1_day\"><\/span><strong>Itinerary: Visit La Rochelle in 1 day  <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visiting La Rochelle in a day requires efficient organization to make the most of what the city has to offer. Here&#8217;s our itinerary idea:<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Morning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Le Vieux Port<\/strong>: start your day at the Vieux Port, the heart of La Rochelle. Take time to admire the famous towers that guard the entrance to the port, including the Tour Saint-Nicolas and the Tour de la Cha\u00eene. Then explore the colorful Gabut district.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A museum<\/strong>: go on to the<strong>Aquarium de La Rochelle<\/strong>, or the <strong>Mus\u00e9e Maritime<\/strong>, located right next door.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Central Market or Local Restaurants<\/strong>: take advantage of the Central Market for a quick lunch featuring local produce, or choose one of the many restaurants around the Old Port for a gourmet break. <em>(see our selection below)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Afternoon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stroll through the historic center<\/strong>: after lunch, explore the <strong>historic center of La Rochelle<\/strong>. Take a stroll through the cobbled streets and shopping arcades, and admire the town hall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then stroll to the beach through the <strong>Charruyer<\/strong> park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Evening<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Relaxation at the Port des Minimes<\/strong>: end your day at the Port des Minimes. It&#8217;s the perfect place for a late afternoon stroll, with a breathtaking view of the boats and the sea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"687f99\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #687f99;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"46657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_134956288-675x1200.webp\" alt=\"la rochelle\" class=\"wp-image-46657 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_134956288-675x1200.webp 675w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_134956288-338x600.webp 338w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_134956288-900x1600.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_134956288-288x512.webp 288w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_134956288-768x1365.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_134956288-864x1536.webp 864w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_134956288-scaled.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7b90ac\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7b90ac;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"568\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"46432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_120701-568x1200.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46432 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_120701-568x1200.webp 568w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_120701-284x600.webp 284w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_120701-757x1600.webp 757w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_120701-242x512.webp 242w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_120701-768x1623.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_120701-727x1536.webp 727w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_120701-scaled.webp 969w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7a93ae\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7a93ae;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"46647\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_133706983-675x1200.webp\" alt=\"la rochelle plages\" class=\"wp-image-46647 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_133706983-675x1200.webp 675w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_133706983-338x600.webp 338w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_133706983-900x1600.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_133706983-288x512.webp 288w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_133706983-768x1365.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_133706983-864x1536.webp 864w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_133706983-scaled.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Itinerary_what_to_do_in_La_Rochelle_in_2_days\"><\/span><strong>Itinerary: what to do in La Rochelle in 2 days  <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For your second day in La Rochelle, we recommend you visit one of the two museums you didn&#8217;t have time to visit on your first day. Then set off to explore the<strong>Ile de R\u00e9<\/strong> by car or public transport, or take a <strong>cruise <\/strong>to explore the islands and\/or the mythical Fort Boyard.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"608094\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #608094;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_121442-1200x568.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46447 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_121442-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_121442-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_121442-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_121442-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_121442-1536x727.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_121442-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_tips_for_your_visit\"><\/span><strong>Our tips for your visit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_sleep\"><\/span>Where to sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for a place to stay during your stay? To make it easier for you to find what you&#8217;re looking for, we&#8217;ve put together an article detailing <strong>the most interesting areas <\/strong>to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/where-sleep-la-rochelle\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"46073\">stay in La Rochelle<\/a>, as well as some <strong>unusual addresses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t forget to book your stay in advance, especially in high season, as La Rochelle is a popular destination for holidaymakers, and we understand why!<\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-OPsS8 wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>Our top 3 accommodations<\/span>\n<p><ol>\n<li><strong>Notre coup de coeur<\/strong> : l&#8217;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/comforthotelsaintnicolas.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">H\u00f4tel Saint Nicolas <\/a>nous avons s\u00e9journ\u00e9 dans ce magnifique h\u00f4tel lors de notre s\u00e9jour \u00e0 La Rochelle. Il est id\u00e9alement situ\u00e9 dans le quartier Saint-Nicolas, le port et le centre-ville sont accessible \u00e0 pied. La d\u00e9coration est soign\u00e9e, et cosy id\u00e9al. Nous nous sentions comme \u00e0 la maison. Bref, foncez-y !<\/li>\n<li><strong>Logement insolite<\/strong> : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/aqua-domum.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">La Rochelle sur L&#8217;eau<\/a> : la Rochelle est une ville au bord de la mer, profitez en pour dormir sur un bateau dans le port de la Rochelle.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bon rapport qualit\u00e9 \/ prix \u20ac<\/strong> : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/le-manoir-la-rochelle.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Le Manoir H\u00f4tel<\/a> est un bel h\u00f4tel trois-\u00e9toiles situ\u00e9 \u00e0 proximit\u00e9 du centre-ville. Cet ancien h\u00f4tel particulier a \u00e9t\u00e9 enti\u00e8rement r\u00e9nov\u00e9 pour offrir des chambres intimistes et pleines de charme. C&#8217;est un excellent rapport qualit\u00e9 prix.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/aqua-domum.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-dominant-color=\"708290\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #708290;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"46554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/350615861-1200x675.webp\" alt=\"hotel la rochelle\" class=\"wp-image-46554 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/350615861-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/350615861-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/350615861-512x288.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/350615861-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/350615861-jpg-webp.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/comforthotelsaintnicolas.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-dominant-color=\"b2a9a5\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #b2a9a5;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"46084\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/427799820-1200x800.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46084 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/427799820-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/427799820-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/427799820-512x341.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/427799820-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/427799820-jpg-webp.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-bouton-ZaqeL3 wp-block-lazyblock-bouton\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=-1438604&amp;amp;aid=1529171&amp;amp;no_rooms=1&amp;amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><button>Top rated accommodation in La Rochelle<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat\"><\/span>Where to eat?  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Koya<\/strong>: a Japanese restaurant offering original, tasty dishes just a stone&#8217;s throw from the old port, in a magnificent setting. We enjoyed ourselves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Le Comptoir Saouf\u00e9<\/strong>: the ideal place to enjoy seafood right in the historic center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Le Jardin du<\/strong> March\u00e9: a restaurant that showcases local produce, often from the nearby market, an excellent address in La Rochelle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Les Frangins<\/strong>: La Rochelle&#8217;s must-try burgeur.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Christopher Coutanceau<\/strong>: the star of La Rochelle. Located opposite the competition beach. If you have a special event to celebrate, this is the place for special occasions:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"755f53\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #755f53;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"568\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"46543\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_131200-568x1200.webp\" alt=\"La rochelle restaurant\" class=\"wp-image-46543 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_131200-568x1200.webp 568w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_131200-284x600.webp 284w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_131200-757x1600.webp 757w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_131200-242x512.webp 242w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_131200-768x1623.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_131200-727x1536.webp 727w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_131200-scaled.webp 969w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"ad917b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #ad917b;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"46597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_105658997-675x1200.webp\" alt=\"la rochelle restaurant\" class=\"wp-image-46597 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_105658997-675x1200.webp 675w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_105658997-338x600.webp 338w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_105658997-900x1600.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_105658997-288x512.webp 288w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_105658997-768x1365.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_105658997-864x1536.webp 864w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_105658997-scaled.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"987b61\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #987b61;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"46602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_111142041-675x1200.webp\" alt=\"la rochelle restaurant\" class=\"wp-image-46602 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_111142041-675x1200.webp 675w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_111142041-338x600.webp 338w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_111142041-900x1600.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_111142041-288x512.webp 288w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_111142041-768x1365.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_111142041-864x1536.webp 864w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20230404_111142041-scaled.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_good_addresses_on_our_map\"><\/span>Our good addresses on our map<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you know, we love to write down all <strong>our good addresses and our itinerary<\/strong> on a map to facilitate our readers&#8217; stay. Obviously, we<strong> share this map below with you<\/strong>:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_La_Rochelle\"><\/span><strong>How to get to La Rochelle<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From Paris<\/strong>: La Rochelle is easily accessible by TGV from Paris (about 3 hours). It&#8217;s an ideal destination for a seaside weekend.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>From Bordeaux<\/strong>: A car or train journey will take you to La Rochelle in around 2 hours.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Depuis l&#8217;\u00eele de R\u00e9 et l&#8217;\u00eele d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron<\/strong> : le r\u00e9seau de bus est bien d\u00e9vellop\u00e9 pour l&#8217;\u00eele d&#8217;Ol\u00e9orn vous pouvez consulter les lignes et horraires sur le site intenet de la <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc-oleron.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cdc-ol\u00e9ron<\/a> En haute saison, vous pouvez prendre un <strong>ferry<\/strong> pour relier Boyardville en environ 50 minutes (sur la cote est de l&#8217;\u00eele d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron) ou l&#8217;\u00eele de R\u00e9. Les bateaux circulent entre avril et d\u00e9but novembre, avec 1 d\u00e9part quotidien en haute saison. Les <strong>v\u00e9los sont autoris\u00e9es<\/strong> sur ces liaisons maritimes. C&#8217;est l&#8217;id\u00e9al pour ensuite explorer ces 2 \u00eeles en utilisant les nombreuses pistes cyclables. Retrouvez toutes les informations n\u00e9cessaires sur les horaires et prix des bateaux sur le <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inter-iles.com\/croisieres\/liaison-la-rochelle-ile-doleron\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">site de la compagnie<\/a>. <em>(environ 18,50\u20ac par personne)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"50849f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #50849f;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_155816-1200x568.webp\" alt=\"La rochelle port\" class=\"wp-image-46532 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_155816-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_155816-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_155816-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_155816-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_155816-1536x727.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20230404_155816-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La Rochelle is a city rich in history and culture. As you can see, we really like this elegant, tree-lined city, still untouched by mass tourism, and we can&#8217;t wait to go back. We&#8217;ll be updating this article regularly as we&#8217;re a regular visitor to La Rochelle. We hope this guide will help you plan your visit and make the most of this jewel on France&#8217;s Atlantic coast.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any other suggestions, please feel free to leave a comment below. We&#8217;ll be adding them to our list of things to visit in La Rochelle.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feel free to leave us a <strong>note<\/strong> below to let us know if you are planning this trip, <strong>ask<\/strong> any questions or <strong>share<\/strong> on social networks<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pourquoipasnous_voyage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(our Instagram<\/a>) we will answer you with great pleasure!<\/p>\n<div style='text-align:right' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today we&#8217;re taking you on a trip to La Rochelle, a city we&#8217;ve had the opportunity to visit on several occasions, and we love its seaside atmosphere. Nestled on France&#8217;s Atlantic coast, La Rochelle is a destination that perfectly combines history, culture and nature. 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