La Rochelle City Centre Travel Guide
La Rochelle
Visit La Rochelle City Centre
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
La Rochelle Port Quest: Self-Guided Walking Adventure
Outdoor Escape Game La Rochelle - The Pearl of La Rochelle
La Rochelle Challenges EVG EVJF City Challenge
Escape Game Outdoor The Walking Dead in La Rochelle
Discover La Rochelle: Discovery Walking Tour of La Rochelle
Top hotels in La Rochelle City Centre
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 La Fabrique
excellent for the price
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hôtel Le Bord'O Vieux Port
Arrivés à 10h30, avons eu accès à une chambre avec balcon. Accueil chaleureux avec Zéna. Très bien situé, près de la gare, le quai, les restaurants (face à l’Hôtel restaurant excellent). Très bruyant la nuit, même fenêtre fermée. Le gros bémol, l’odeur dans la salle de bain et une douche avec beaucoup ...
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Maison des Ambassadeurs
Fantastic stay. Best hotel we ever stayed at in La Rochelle. Perfect!
Reviewed on 28 Oct 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
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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.
