All sorts of cargo moves in and out of Port des Minimes each day. Watch big ships come and go and cranes loading up stacks of containers.
This La Rochelle waterfront industrial area is a good place to kick off your day of sightseeing. There's plenty to discover in the area, such as La Rochelle Hotel de Ville, Tour St. Nicolas, and Tour de la Chaine. Take your time at Port des Minimes before heading to these other fine attractions.