Title: Things to Do in La Rochelle in 2026 | Expedia.com [La Rochelle Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/La-Rochelle.dx2133)[Hotels in La Rochelle](https://expedia.com/La-Rochelle-Hotels.d2133.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to La Rochelle](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-La-Rochelle.d2133.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in La Rochelle](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-La-Rochelle.d2133.Car-Rental-Guide)[La Rochelle Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/La-Rochelle.d2133.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in La Rochelle ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit La Rochelle Types of activities Where to stay [La Rochelle Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/La-Rochelle.dx2133) ![La Rochelle featuring heritage elements and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2133/4f85e8a2-d898-4bcb-80d8-15a8a73fd78a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![La Rochelle which includes a coastal town and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2133/a6165015-cc42-443f-9b8d-7585f4b0cfff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Minimes Beach featuring a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108008/326ad7bb-99b7-44ae-9173-e1c31716ba14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![La Rochelle showing a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2133/89ddc654-1bc1-47c1-8275-f9cbe595e208.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Minimes Beach featuring flowers and a sandy beach as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108008/d50a5239-0ad6-47d2-a42a-1e8a41bb4005.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### 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. Find out what makes La Rochelle tick with some of the very best [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=2133&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips). Browse through our top {28 fun activities in La Rochelle [fun activities in La Rochelle](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=2133&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent)}, and book with ease knowing that we offer free cancellation and no added fees. --- --- ### Most popular activities in La Rochelle ### Tours & day trips [See all 25 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=2133&location=La+Rochelle&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![From La Rochelle: Sailing Cruise to Fort Boyard](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4547966/16542822-3414-4dd1-a032-4e6f069a684d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From La Rochelle: Sailing Cruise to Fort Boyard 4h 9.4/10 83 GetYourGuide reviews $52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-la-rochelle-sailing-cruise-to-fort-boyard.a4547966.activity-details?&rid=2133&location=La+Rochelle&swp=off) ![La Rochelle: Private Walking Tour with a Local](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50520180/5bec111f-748e-44b3-ad07-a67bf24f58b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Rochelle: Private Walking Tour with a Local 2h+ Free cancellation available $97 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/la-rochelle-private-walking-tour-with-a-local.a50520180.activity-details?&rid=2133&location=La+Rochelle&swp=off) ![La Rochelle: Sailing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4728348/c503a672-74a1-4baa-a1d9-74513ade03c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Rochelle: Sailing Cruise 3h 9.4/10 50 GetYourGuide reviews $44 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/la-rochelle-3-hour-sailing-cruise.a4728348.activity-details?&rid=2133&location=La+Rochelle&swp=off) ![La Rochelle: Catamaran Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44625871/b1073c78-73df-403b-a27e-a8d1d310b2a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Rochelle: Catamaran Cruise 2h 30m 9.2/10 45 GetYourGuide reviews $39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/la-rochelle-catamaran-cruise.a44625871.activity-details?&rid=2133&location=La+Rochelle&swp=off) ![La Rochelle Like a Local: Customized Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50649909/77f3d28d-7320-43e5-8e43-934c734b7f9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Rochelle Like a Local: Customized Private Tour 6h Free cancellation available $97 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/la-rochelle-like-a-local-customized-private-tour.a50649909.activity-details?&rid=2133&location=La+Rochelle&swp=off) ![3 Hour La Rochelle Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47193240/40e1f79f-0b4d-46ef-8def-2025a3ae5c39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3 Hour La Rochelle Private Tour 3h $498 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/3-hour-la-rochelle-private-tour.a47193240.activity-details?&rid=2133&location=La+Rochelle&swp=off) ![Escape Game Outdoor The Walking Dead in La Rochelle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49635661/b0c8ced9-516c-48c5-9a1d-79c60020dfa5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Escape Game Outdoor The Walking Dead in La Rochelle 2h Free cancellation available $79 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/escape-game-outdoor-the-walking-dead-in-la-rochelle.a49635661.activity-details?&rid=2133&location=La+Rochelle&swp=off) ![La Rochelle: Urban Escape Game with a Dedicated Game Master](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51967586/bf710a38-7f9a-496b-acdc-303aec62d4f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Rochelle: Urban Escape Game with a Dedicated Game Master 1h 30m Free cancellation available $21 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/la-rochelle-urban-escape-game-with-a-dedicated-game-master.a51967586.activity-details?&rid=2133&location=La+Rochelle&swp=off) ![La Rochelle: Escape Game in Magic Theme Team](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49621271/0ab553ae-d560-4e68-ab2d-3af9c02ba553.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Rochelle: Escape Game in Magic Theme Team 2h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $79 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-curse-of-the-doomed-passage-escape-game-in-la-rochelle.a49621271.activity-details?&rid=2133&location=La+Rochelle&swp=off) ![La Rochelle: Old Town and Vieux-Port Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52168711/8840c279-468a-42d2-8554-a748b6bc45d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Rochelle: Old Town and Vieux-Port Guided Walking Tour 1h 30m Free cancellation available $195 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/la-rochelle-old-town-and-vieux-port-guided-walking-tour.a52168711.activity-details?&rid=2133&location=La+Rochelle&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 10 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=2133&location=La+Rochelle&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![La Rochelle Like a Local: Customized Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50649909/77f3d28d-7320-43e5-8e43-934c734b7f9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Rochelle Like a Local: Customized Private Tour 6h Free cancellation available $97 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/la-rochelle-like-a-local-customized-private-tour.a50649909.activity-details?&rid=2133&location=La+Rochelle&swp=off) ![La Rochelle: Urban Escape Game with a Dedicated Game Master](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51967586/bf710a38-7f9a-496b-acdc-303aec62d4f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Rochelle: Urban Escape Game with a Dedicated Game Master 1h 30m Free cancellation available $21 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/la-rochelle-urban-escape-game-with-a-dedicated-game-master.a51967586.activity-details?&rid=2133&location=La+Rochelle&swp=off) ![La Rochelle: Perfume Creation Workshop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51961346/ac48f50a-9387-4cb3-89f1-0f07ee7e1164.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Rochelle: Perfume Creation Workshop 1h 30m Free cancellation available $109 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/la-rochelle-perfume-creation-workshop.a51961346.activity-details?&rid=2133&location=La+Rochelle&swp=off) ![La Rochelle Templars Private Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50970557/25499046-8a9d-4153-ac58-7fa7990845aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Rochelle Templars Private Walking Tour 1h 15m Free cancellation available $212 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/la-rochelle-templars-private-walking-tour.a50970557.activity-details?&rid=2133&location=La+Rochelle&swp=off) ![La Rochelle, Old Town and Vieux Port Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50940267/f8f6e082-723d-4750-af7f-d016eb3a565d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Rochelle, Old Town and Vieux Port Guided Walking Tour 1h 30m Free cancellation available $183 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/la-rochelle-old-town-and-vieux-port-guided-walking-tour.a50940267.activity-details?&rid=2133&location=La+Rochelle&swp=off) ![La Rochelle Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h30 and 26 reviews](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51528526/eba92270-52a6-4cca-a007-672191653bfb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Rochelle Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h30 and 26 reviews 2h 30m Free cancellation available $7 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/la-rochelle-audio-guided-walking-tour-2h30-and-26-reviews.a51528526.activity-details?&rid=2133&location=La+Rochelle&swp=off) ![La Rochelle: Private custom tour with a local guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47393491/a4fe36c7-d323-44f0-89e8-54f42e09eaf2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Rochelle: Private custom tour with a local guide 2h+ Free cancellation available $126 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/la-rochelle-private-custom-tour-with-a-local-guide.a47393491.activity-details?&rid=2133&location=La+Rochelle&swp=off) ![La Rochelle Private Custom Private Walking Tour With a Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46356181/915e4396-3a67-4731-9e38-44d9c6909daf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Rochelle Private Custom Private Walking Tour With a Guide 8h 8.8/10 13 Viator reviews Free cancellation available ~~$104~~$98 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/3-hour-private-guided-tour-in-la-rochelle.a46356181.activity-details?&rid=2133&location=La+Rochelle&swp=off) ![La Rochelle : Private Custom Walking Tour With a Local Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51786503/4f5c778a-97b0-4876-bbfe-ab84682e361c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Rochelle : Private Custom Walking Tour With a Local Guide 2h+ Free cancellation available $103 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/la-rochelle-private-custom-walking-tour-with-a-local-guide.a51786503.activity-details?&rid=2133&location=La+Rochelle&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=2133&location=La+Rochelle&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![La Rochelle: 2-Hour Sunset Sailing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4776484/b9284eed-0bec-4799-89fb-3c93b60de815.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Rochelle: 2-Hour Sunset Sailing Cruise 2h 9.6/10 90 GetYourGuide reviews $39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/la-rochelle-2-hour-sunset-sailing-cruise.a4776484.activity-details?&rid=2133&location=La+Rochelle&swp=off) ![From La Rochelle: Sailing Cruise to Fort Boyard](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4547966/16542822-3414-4dd1-a032-4e6f069a684d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From La Rochelle: Sailing Cruise to Fort Boyard 4h 9.4/10 83 GetYourGuide reviews $52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-la-rochelle-sailing-cruise-to-fort-boyard.a4547966.activity-details?&rid=2133&location=La+Rochelle&swp=off) ![La Rochelle: Catamaran Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44625871/b1073c78-73df-403b-a27e-a8d1d310b2a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Rochelle: Catamaran Cruise 2h 30m 9.2/10 45 GetYourGuide reviews $39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/la-rochelle-catamaran-cruise.a44625871.activity-details?&rid=2133&location=La+Rochelle&swp=off) ![La Rochelle: Coastline Sailing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4595920/ba315279-1832-4945-9f0c-d8e47eeb8381.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Rochelle: Coastline Sailing Cruise 2h 9.4/10 40 GetYourGuide reviews $33 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/la-rochelle-coastline-sailing-cruise.a4595920.activity-details?&rid=2133&location=La+Rochelle&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in La Rochelle | Number of things to do | 28 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [La Rochelle Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h30 and 26 reviews](/things-to-do/la-rochelle-audio-guided-walking-tour-2h30-and-26-reviews.a51528526.activity-details): $7 | | Top 5 things to do | [La Rochelle: Coastline Sailing Cruise](/things-to-do/la-rochelle-coastline-sailing-cruise.a4595920.activity-details)[From La Rochelle: Sailing Cruise to Fort Boyard](/things-to-do/from-la-rochelle-sailing-cruise-to-fort-boyard.a4547966.activity-details)[La Rochelle: 2-Hour Sunset Sailing Cruise](/things-to-do/la-rochelle-2-hour-sunset-sailing-cruise.a4776484.activity-details)[La Rochelle: Sailing Cruise](/things-to-do/la-rochelle-3-hour-sailing-cruise.a4728348.activity-details)[La Rochelle: Boat trip to Fort Boyard (2h00)](/things-to-do/la-rochelle-boat-trip-to-fort-boyard-2h00.a48118429.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Outdoor Escape Game La Rochelle - The Pearl of La Rochelle](/things-to-do/private-outdoor-escape-game-la-perle-de-rochelle.a46509039.activity-details)[La Rochelle: Urban Escape Game with a Dedicated Game Master](/things-to-do/la-rochelle-urban-escape-game-with-a-dedicated-game-master.a51967586.activity-details)[La Rochelle Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h30 and 26 reviews](/things-to-do/la-rochelle-audio-guided-walking-tour-2h30-and-26-reviews.a51528526.activity-details) | | With kids | [La Rochelle: Coastline Sailing Cruise](/things-to-do/la-rochelle-coastline-sailing-cruise.a4595920.activity-details)[From La Rochelle: Sailing Cruise to Fort Boyard](/things-to-do/from-la-rochelle-sailing-cruise-to-fort-boyard.a4547966.activity-details)[La Rochelle: 2-Hour Sunset Sailing Cruise](/things-to-do/la-rochelle-2-hour-sunset-sailing-cruise.a4776484.activity-details)[La Rochelle: Sailing Cruise](/things-to-do/la-rochelle-3-hour-sailing-cruise.a4728348.activity-details)[La Rochelle: Boat trip to Fort Boyard (2h00)](/things-to-do/la-rochelle-boat-trip-to-fort-boyard-2h00.a48118429.activity-details) | ## What to do in La Rochelle - For free - With kids ### 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](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=2133&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) will keep everyone happy for hours. --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in La Rochelle? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in La Rochelle ![Minimes Beach which includes a sandy beach as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108008/37654dae-fa6b-4a38-b30e-6cd19bcf9819.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Minimes Beach 4/5(3 reviews) Spend the afternoon enhancing your tan on La Rochelle’s largest beach, before viewing the lavish yachts in the port. [](https://expedia.com/Minimes-Beach-Les-Minimes.d6108008.Vacation-Attraction) ![GBEW6C Hotel de Ville, town hall, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6107994/7be42a90-5ccb-4978-af24-743c712f0433.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/La-Rochelle-Hotel-De-Ville-La-Rochelle-City-Centre.d6107994.Vacation-Attraction) ![EE9FH7 Tour De La Lanterne,La Rochelle, Charente Maritime, Poitou Charentes, France](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6107990/ceaa7602-91d3-4cf4-a7b5-3b38fffbe4ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Tour-De-La-Lanterne-La-Rochelle-City-Centre.d6107990.Vacation-Attraction) ![The port of La Rochelle on the coast of the Poitou-Charentes region of France. The towers date from the 11th century.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6107988/2464e14a-441b-43b1-981a-58de59d7b982.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Tour-St-Nicolas-La-Rochelle-City-Centre.d6107988.Vacation-Attraction) ![Harbor of La Rochelle; Shutterstock ID 622725443](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6107986/c7bf2312-c927-4058-a866-96e99792c9ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Tour-De-La-Chaine-La-Rochelle-City-Centre.d6107986.Vacation-Attraction) ![GBEWB1 Musee du Nouveau Monde, museum, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6107996/1bb27cc5-4ab1-473e-a24a-2e010d1da48b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/New-World-Museum-La-Rochelle-City-Centre.d6107996.Vacation-Attraction) ![GBEW6G Museum of Fine Arts, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France / Musee des Beaux Arts](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6107998/f678e3ae-b1bd-478f-a3ac-19dab550e4e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Musee-Des-Beaux-Arts-La-Rochelle-City-Centre.d6107998.Vacation-Attraction) ![Natural History Museum as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6273975/cbe7fa51-9684-4086-b48b-cfbe15c00488.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Natural-History-Museum-La-Rochelle-City-Centre.d6273975.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Vieux-Port-La-Rochelle-City-Centre.d553248621532488274.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in La Rochelle ![Natural History Museum showing a house and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6273975/2ddaca37-43c6-45a7-97b8-8580bbf16e34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/La-Rochelle-La-Rochelle-City-Centre.dx553248633938962084) ![Minimes Beach showing a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108008/d239f873-ae69-4c63-b6d2-b5a6a89890d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/La-Rochelle-Les-Minimes.dx553248635118489116) ![Panorama of the Old harbor of La Rochelle, France](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149761564/3756816c-3b05-4a06-916f-efe9f9922bf8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### La Ville-en-Bois Travelers to La Ville-en-Bois praise its captivating waterfront views. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Musée des Automates and Musée des Modeles Reduits. [](https://expedia.com/La-Rochelle-La-Ville-En-Bois.dx553248635149761564) ![Panoramic view of the old harbor of La Rochelle with old towers on a sunny day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/952314217306943488/84068650-55fb-465b-b43e-bab98c6ef71f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Saint-Nicolas Saint-Nicolas might not have many top sights, but Vieux Port and La Rochelle Hotel de Ville are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.com/La-Rochelle-Saint-Nicolas.dx952314217306943488) ![La Pallice, German submarine base during the Second World War. La Rochelle, France. Images of different parts of the bunker.; Shutterstock ID 1017247981; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6024054/075a39e9-f989-422d-b655-b3143d43cd66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### La Pallice Travelers like the historic sites in La Pallice, and Port de la Pallice is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.com/La-Rochelle-La-Pallice.dx6024054) ![La Rochelle Le Gabut France](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6196680/f57daa55-d746-4135-bfd9-b3c554874bef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/La-Rochelle-Le-Gabut.dx6196680) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/La-Rochelle.dx2133.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from La Rochelle ![Fort Boyard between Oleron island and La Rochelle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046314/6596f7b7-16f2-4af1-a2a2-8ab5eff13d0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Puilboreau ![Le phare des Baleines - ile de Ré](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046484/2cf4f1cd-cd0d-4acd-bf27-d4b9175d3ccb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rivedoux-Plage ![Sunset view of Port of La rochelle guarded by tour de la chaine and tour Saint Nicholas, France](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056245/561ae242-2392-495b-9737-372d34f33cbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lagord ![Typical old wooden fishing huts on stilts called « carrelet » in the atlantic ocean near La Rochelle, France. shot taken at sunset on a stormy day.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126880/25585622-b0ef-494b-a524-0dd74aa06c49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Aytre ![Littoral de Charente-Maritime](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000038069/647ce9cb-2380-4050-b813-0cd288f0ca62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### LʼHoumeau ## Frequently asked questions ### Is La Rochelle worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in La Rochelle? ### What is the top tourist attraction in La Rochelle? ### Is three days enough to stay in La Rochelle? ### Is La Rochelle a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in La Rochelle with kids? > - 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