English
Russian
Dutch
German
Spanish
French
Türkçe
How to spend top weekend in La Rochelle - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites
Visit the Watchtowers of La Rochelle
If you like to explore old buildings and enjoy the city views from a height you can visit the 3 towers and walk along their walls in the Old Port of La Rochelle. They were the main city fortresses during the Middle Ages. Saint-Nicolas and La Chaine were used for defense against enemies. La Lanterne was a prison and a lighthouse. There are viewing platforms on each of them. You will reach them by winding stairs.
La Rochelle will delight tourists with children with a great choice of entertainment. On a sunny day, it is definitely worth a stroll in the picturesque Grande Roue La Rochelle. This … 
Open
Open
Visit the Amazing City Aquarium
There is an aquarium in the central part of La Rochelle. 10 thousand representatives of the fauna of the underwater kingdom of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean and tropical seas live there. It is open every day from 10 am to 8 pm from October to the end of March and from 9 am to 8 pm from April to June. The aquarium closes at 11 pm in July and August, and at 8 pm in September. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
It is simply impossible to imagine the full-fledged vacation without visiting local gastronomic places. Vacationers can find attractive restaurants and cafes in each area of La … Open
Open
One of them is a long, sheer arch, in which the sharks live. There is also a hall with a transparent window facing the Atlantic Ocean. You will observe living creatures in their natural habitat here. You will visit a small indoor park after the tour ends. You look at the tropical trees there.
Many consider La Rochelle as a typical provincial town. Indeed, it has a very calm and measured rhythm of life, nothing breaks the atmosphere of harmony reigning here on a normal day. At the … Open
Open
Voyage on the Waves of the Ocean
Île de Ré Island is located 9 kilometers from La Rochelle. All sorts of beach activities are waiting for you here. There are almost no beaches in the city. But there is a port there. You rent a yacht, catamaran, sailboat, or kayak to go for a walk on the waves of the ocean. If you prefer to rent a yacht you will see the coast of the Bay of Biscay, take part in deep-sea fishing, and swim in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean during the voyage. You will have a choice: hire a professional team led by a captain for 350 euros per hour, or control the ship yourself, having completed training and paying 500 euros.
Excursion to Fort Bayard
Fort Bayard, famous all over the world, is located 20 kilometers from the Old Port right in the ocean between the Islands of Oleron and Île-d'Aix. It was built in the middle of the XIX century. France and England were at war with each other at that time. A small boat will take you to the fort during a 2-hour cruise. It costs 20 euros. You will see the attraction from all sides while onboard a tourist ship. However, you will not be able to get inside the structure. Shooting games for various countries is carried out here around the clock. You will go to the island of Île-d'Aix then. You will return to the port of La Rochelle after this.
La Rochelle is a beautiful city with an abundance of historical sites. Those, who want to stay away from the bustle of big cities and noisy entertainment centers inherent to most popular … Open
Open
Visit the Diving Club
You can visit a diving club called Subaqua Club La Rochelle after seeing all the sights of La Rochelle. It is located on Léonce Mailho Street. You will pay 160 euros and take a training course under the guidance of a professional instructor here. You will get all the necessary skills to make safe scuba dives. You will be able to go scuba diving in the waters of the Île de Ré after that.
This article about ideas on extraordinary weekend in La Rochelle is protected by the copyright law. You can re-publish this content with mandatory attribution: direct and active hyperlink to www.orangesmile.com.
City tours, excursions and tickets in La Rochelle and surroundings
Reference information
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in La Rochelle
♥ Restaurant 'La Pierrevue' Saint-Rogatien. Type - Modern cuisine. 6.1 km from the center. On the map
Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Le M' Rivedoux-Plage. Type - Modern cuisine. 9.9 km from the center. On the map
Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Les Flots' Châtelaillon-Plage. Type - Seafood|Modern cuisine. 11.1 km from the center. On the map
Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Atalante' Sainte-Marie-de-Ré. Type - Seafood|Traditional cuisine. 11.5 km from the center. On the map
Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Le Richelieu' La Flotte. Type - Modern cuisine. 13.1 km from the center. On the map
Photo
Map of all castles
Survived castles around La Rochelle
♥ Castle 'Château de l’Isleau' Charente-Maritime, 29.6 km from the center. On the map
Photo
♥ Castle 'Château de Saint-Jean-d’Angle' Charente-Maritime, 41.4 km from the center. On the map
Photo
♥ Castle 'Château de Sainte-Hermine' Vendée, 44 km from the center. On the map
Photo
♥ Castle 'Château de Broue' Charente-Maritime, 44.3 km from the center. On the map
Photo
♥ Castle 'Château de La Rochecourbon' Charente-Maritime, 46.6 km from the center. On the map
Photo
Car rental on OrangeSmile.com
Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
Read this
04.06.2023
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
Read this
04.06.2023
La Rochelle by photo artists
Search for interesting places on La Rochelle map
Walk through hidden local streets, sneak to a small cafe, breathe and enjoy La Rochelle from inside. Stay out from the beaten track during your city weekend, discover the soul of La Rochelle as a real travel gourment. Follow our guide, take one of the exclusive services and spend your time in La Rochelle unforgettably and with a full passion!
