La Rochelle City Centre

La Rochelle

La Rochelle City Centre
Natural History Museum showing a garden
Aquarium La Rochelle which includes marine life
Natural History Museum as well as a couple
Aquarium La Rochelle showing marine life

Popular places to visit

Vieux Port

Vieux Port

4.5/5(39 reviews)

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

Vieux Port
La Rochelle Hotel de Ville

La Rochelle Hotel de Ville

4/5(4 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.

La Rochelle Hotel de Ville
Tour St. Nicolas

Tour St. Nicolas

5/5(6 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 St. Nicolas
Tour de la Chaine

Tour de la Chaine

4.5/5(8 reviews)

You can learn about the history of La Rochelle when you stop by Tour de la Chaine. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Tour de la Chaine
Tour de la Lanterne

Tour de la Lanterne

4/5(7 reviews)

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

Tour de la Lanterne
Natural History Museum as well as a couple

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.

Natural History Museum

Things to do

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Discover La Rochelle: Discovery Walking Tour of La Rochelle

RM346
per adult
Discover La Rochelle: Discovery Walking Tour of La Rochelle
Food Tour - Discover La Rochelle

Food Tour - Discover La Rochelle

RM593
per adult
Food Tour - Discover La Rochelle
La Rochelle Private Digital Guide

La Rochelle Private Digital Guide

RM15
per adult
La Rochelle Private Digital Guide
La Rochelle: Coastline Sailing Cruise

La Rochelle: Coastline Sailing Cruise

RM142
per adult
La Rochelle: Coastline Sailing Cruise
La Rochelle: 2-Hour Sunset Sailing Cruise

La Rochelle: 2-Hour Sunset Sailing Cruise

RM168
per adult
La Rochelle: 2-Hour Sunset Sailing Cruise
La Rochelle: Sailing Cruise

La Rochelle: Sailing Cruise

RM183
per adult
La Rochelle: Sailing Cruise
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Top hotels in La Rochelle City Centre

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - La Rochelle Vieux Port
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - La Rochelle Vieux Port
4 out of 5
3 rue St Jean du Perot, 4 place de la chaine, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM641 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
RM641
RM733 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (337 reviews)
Great place for exploring La Rochelle
"Hotel in fantastic location for exploring La Rochelle. As there was a festival, parking was a good 10 minute walk away. Lots of great nearby restaurants"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - La Rochelle Vieux Port
Hôtel La Fabrique
Hôtel La Fabrique
3 out of 5
7-9-11 rue de la Fabrique, La Rochelle
The price is RM379 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
RM379
RM435 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (601 reviews)
A gem in a beautiful toen
"This hotel is an old factory that has been converted into a stunning hotel. The room was spacious, modern and spotlessly clean. Large bathroom with a walk-in shower. The location could not have been better, two minutes walk from the many restaurants and bars. Wonderful."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Hôtel La Fabrique
Hôtel La Tour de Nesle La Rochelle Vieux Port
Hôtel La Tour de Nesle La Rochelle Vieux Port
3 out of 5
2, quai Louis Durand, La Rochelle, CM
The price is RM524 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
RM524
RM594 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (193 reviews)
"The manager and staff were awesome. Very helpful with local things to see"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Hôtel La Tour de Nesle La Rochelle Vieux Port
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL L'Escale Marine
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL L'Escale Marine
3 out of 5
36 Avenue Amerigo Vespucci, La Rochelle
The price is RM447 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
RM447
RM509 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star residence in La Rochelle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a steam room. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (803 reviews)
"Our stay was good. The hotel is located in a very quiet neighborhood, which is great for people with kids. Yet there where lots of shops nearby and its not a far walk to the main town area."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL L'Escale Marine
Maison des Ambassadeurs
Maison des Ambassadeurs
5 out of 5
43, rue du Minage, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (257 reviews)
"Liked the area the hotel was located in, nice and quiet, hotel entrance and reception area was very welcoming and looked lovely"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

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Maison des Ambassadeurs
Best Western Premier Le Masq Hôtel La Rochelle
Best Western Premier Le Masq Hôtel La Rochelle
4 out of 5
17 rue de l'Ouvrage a Cornes, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime
The price is RM569 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
RM569
RM653 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (790 reviews)
"Very nice and modern! Very closed to the harbor, downtown and train station! Easy to park the car"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around La Rochelle City Centre

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Saint-Nicolas

Though Saint-Nicolas may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Vieux Port and La Rochelle Hotel de Ville.

Saint-Nicolas
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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.

Le Gabut
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La Ville-en-Bois

A noteworthy feature of La Ville-en-Bois is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Musée des Automates and Musée des Modeles Reduits.

La Ville-en-Bois
Minimes Beach

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.

Les Minimes
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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.

Fétilly
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La Pallice

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

La Pallice

La Rochelle City Centre