Things to Do in La Rochelle in 2025

La Rochelle featuring heritage elements and a coastal town

La Rochelle which includes a coastal town and heritage elements

Minimes Beach featuring flowers and a sandy beach as well as an individual male

La Rochelle Attractions

Eager to know the most popular experiences and activities in La Rochelle? Awesome shopping, delicious food and plenty of interesting tourist attractions are only the beginning. Get those bags packed and discover the gems of this thriving city.

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What to do in La Rochelle

Free Things to Do in La Rochelle

Leave your wallet in the hotel room. It's possible to occupy yourself in La Rochelle without surrendering a penny.

Musee Grevin - Chat to the friendly staff and learn about the interesting collections held at this museum.

La Rochelle Grosse Cloche - You'll feel like you've traveled back in time while learning the secrets of this historic attraction.

Porte de la Grosse Horloge - If you'd love to see a few of the more important or interesting places in the community, start here.

Chapelle Notre-Dame de l'Esperance - Whatever your beliefs, this place will invoke a sense of reverence.

Concurrence Beach - Skip rocks across the water's surface, watch the sun come up or just relish the views from the foreshore.

Charruyer Park - Rejuvenate your mind and soul by spending time in nature.

Things to Do in La Rochelle with Kids

La Rochelle boasts loads of nearby fun activities for you and your kids. Our family friendly experiences will keep everyone happy for hours.

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What should I not miss in La Rochelle?

You simply can’t go home without checking off the following inspiring attractions:

Tour St. Nicolas
La Rochelle Hotel de Ville
Tour de la Lanterne
Tour de la Chaine

What can you do in La Rochelle for free?

You’ll barely have time to dig your wallet out of your bag with so many fantastic free things to do:

Port des Minimes
Minimes Beach
Casino Barriere de La Rochelle
Concurrence Beach

Discover the most popular places to visit in La Rochelle

Vieux Port

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in La Rochelle with a trip to Vieux Port. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

La Rochelle Hotel de Ville

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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.

Tour St. Nicolas

5/5(4 reviews)

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 de la Chaine

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can learn about the history of La Rochelle with a trip to Tour de la Chaine. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Tour de la Lanterne

5/5(4 reviews)

You can learn about the history of La Rochelle with a trip to Tour de la Lanterne. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

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.

New World Museum

3.5/5(2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at New World Museum during your travels in La Rochelle. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Musée des Beaux-Arts

2.5/5(2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Musée des Beaux-Arts during your trip to La Rochelle. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Port des Minimes

4/5(1 review)

Explore the waterfront in Les Minimes with a trip to Port des Minimes. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in La Rochelle

Natural History Museum showing a house and a park

La Rochelle City Centre

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

La Rochelle City Centre is known for its waterfront views, and you can plan a trip to Vieux Port and La Rochelle Hotel de Ville while you're in town.

La Pallice

Travelers like the historic sites in La Pallice, and Port de la Pallice is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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.

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