Saint-Nicolas Travel Guide
La Rochelle
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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
Spend the afternoon enhancing your tan on La Rochelle’s largest beach, before viewing the lavish yachts in the port.
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.
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.
Things to do
La Rochelle Port Quest: Self-Guided Walking Adventure
Outdoor Escape Game La Rochelle - The Pearl of La Rochelle
Escapes Games outdoor The Magic Portal On The Ile De Re
La Rochelle Challenges EVG EVJF City Challenge
Escape Game Magic Team on the Island of Aix
Top hotels in Saint-Nicolas
Hôtel La Fabrique
excellent for the price
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hôtel Le Bord'O Vieux Port
My five star rating reflects the two star standard. Negatives: no elevator but that's expected. Room small but that's expected. Positives: outstanding location central to the Old Port. Easy walking. Appropriate price. Parking is available at a nearby underground parking garage. Plan accordingly. ...
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Hôtel Le Yachtman, The Originals Collection
Clean room, great facilities, friendly staff, brilliant location!
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
ibis La Rochelle Vieux-Port
Right in the heart of where you want to be in La Rochelle
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
Hôtel La Tour de Nesle La Rochelle Vieux Port
We stayed here originally for 2 nights but loved La Rochelle so much we stayed an extra night. Hotel was ideally placed to explore the town. Helpful staff and a lovely room. We would return.
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025
Hotel Saint Nicolas
We loved our stay!
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Saint-Nicolas
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.
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.
