La Rochelle City Centre Travel Guide
La Rochelle





Visit La Rochelle City Centre
Popular places to visit

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 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.

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.

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.

Tour de la Chaine
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.

Natural History Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Natural History Museum during your travels in La Rochelle. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Top hotels in La Rochelle City Centre

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - La Rochelle Vieux Port

Best Western Premier Le Masq Hotel

Hôtel La Fabrique
Friendliness of staff. Accommodating an early arrival…etc. Funky hotel. Close to the Port and the Railway Station.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Pierre & Vacances La Rochelle Résidence Centre
Staff was very helpful friendly. Breakfast was good. We used the pool often.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Mercure La Rochelle Vieux-Port
We had a junior suite over looking the harbour, lovely room with great facilities perfect for a few days exploring La Rochelle
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Hotel Saint Nicolas
Stylish, modern rooms in a historic building in a great location.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around La Rochelle City Centre

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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