La Rochelle Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit La Rochelle
Where to stay in La Rochelle
La Rochelle City Centre
La Rochelle City Centre is popular for its waterfront views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Vieux Port or La Rochelle Hotel de Ville.
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.
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.
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.
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.
La Pallice
Travellers like the historical sites in La Pallice, and Port de la Pallice is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - La Rochelle Vieux Port
Friendly smooth check in, nice rooms, strangely small bathrooms and hotel lifts, impression hotel is squeezed into the building. Nice decor. Good breakfast. Superb old port location. Decent VFM .
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Hôtel Kyriad La Rochelle Centre Ville
From start to finish the stay was great. We arrived early on our bikes and they allowed us early access, and we could store the bikes safely. The room was spotlessly clean, super comfy, and whisper quiet. It’s a 10 minute walk to the old town.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Hôtel La Fabrique
excellent for the price
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Pierre & Vacances La Rochelle Résidence Centre
Curtains were dirty. Did not like that we had to make our beds on arriving and strip beds on departure. Lift was not working and we were not advised before arrival. Not great if you have mobility issues
Reviewed on 7 May 2025
Appart'City Classic La Rochelle Centre
Continental breakfast
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL L'Escale Marine
The room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. Great value for the price. Nice, central location , but a little removed from the noisiness of the bustling downtown area, which was a plus. Cleaning staff were very friendly and helpful. When I needed anything or had questions, that’s who ...
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025
Popular places to visit
Vieux Port
Explore the waterfront in La Rochelle with a trip to Vieux Port. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Minimes Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Minimes Beach during your travels in Les Minimes? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
La Rochelle Hotel de Ville
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
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 Lanterne
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.
New World Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at New World Museum during your trip to La Rochelle. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Cities near La Rochelle
- Minimes Beach
- Port des Minimes
- L'Espace Encan de La Rochelle
- Port de la Pallice
- La Rochelle Central Market
- Tour St. Nicolas
- Concurrence Beach
- Parc des Expositions de La Rochelle
- New World Museum
- Musée des Beaux-Arts
- Natural History Museum
- Musée Grevin
- Charruyer Park
- Musée des Automates
- Porte de la Grosse Horloge
- Réserve Naturelle Marais d'Yves
- Musée des Modeles Reduits
- La Rochelle Grosse Cloche
- Grand Temple
- Chapelle Notre-Dame de l'Esperance
- Cathédrale Saint-Louis de La Rochelle
- Defensive Towers
