Location: La Rochelle
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Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Located on the Bay of Biscay, La Rochelle’s history mostly involved the sea; today it has a large pleasure-boat marina. Thus its heart is the picturesque "Vieux Port" ("Old Harbor"). The city retains a rich architectural heritage, and has an aquarium, attractive gardens and a natural-history museum. Book early for summer; mid-July in particular features Francofolies, a huge French music festival.
Restaurants in La Rochelle
1. Yakapartir
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 237 reviews
Vous avez envie de faire des ronds dans l'eau, juste comme ça pour quelques heures ? Ou souhaitez-vous parfaire vos connaissances de la voile lors d'un véritable stage de voile ? A l'école de croisière YAKAPARTIR, vous pouvez choisir de la petite évasion d'une demi-journée à la croisière de perfectionnement. Nous pouvons ensemble construire votre programme. Alors, qu'attendez-vous pour larguer les amarres ?
2. Le 16/19 - Comedie La Rochelle
3. Segway Mobilboard La Rochelle
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5.0 based on 690 reviews
Discovered and initiation segway, visits new of the city and its surroundings, stroll discovery, circuits leisures, segway certificate training, gyropode rental, gift cards ... Gyropode Segway is pleasure, relaxation, emotions, feelings...with each one its program. With the gyropode Segway discover new feelings and live intense moments of pleasure. Accessible to all, the Segway is very easy, intuitive and ludic.
4. Vieux Port
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4.5 based on 4,561 reviews
Reviewed By Ruth2000 - Warwick, United Kingdom
La Rochelle has a lot to offer, the best being its food. The restaurants, (especially seafood) are excellent, and there are lots to choose. We spent 2 weeks in the city, staying in an apartment close to the harbour. The covered central market, open in the mornings is excellent for fresh produce, cheese, fish, fruit and vegetables. Just the other side of the harbour away from the hundreds of cafes and restaurants is the moderately priced Carrefour (City) .... and buses can take to you easily to outlying places, like the Ile de Rei, Minimes, and Chatellian Plage. Everywhere near the Old Port is walking distance. Not a cheap place to be, but thoroughly worthwhile.
5. Musees des Automates / Modeles Reduits
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4.5 based on 606 reviews
Reviewed By Djflash8
It is a museum on scale models, there are small planes, small cars, small boats, it was a beautiful visit made by enthusiasts who know their subject very well
6. Musee d'histoire naturelle de La Rochelle
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4.5 based on 367 reviews
Reviewed By paulaaW9553GD - New York City, United States
The museum has been renovated beautifully with its 19th century character maintained. The precious rocks are gorgeous, the flora and fauna collections fabulous, but best of all for us was the ethnographic collection containing an extremely rare and important Easter Island figure as well as an African fang figure of superb quality, among others.
7. Kapalouest
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4.5 based on 375 reviews
Since 2008, RIVAGES KAPALOUEST offers all sea excursions to sail from the old port of La Rochelle. Take a stroll around the Fort Boyard, relax in the trampolines, admire the sunset on the horizon, remake the world with friends at the bow of the ship, admire the islands of Ré, Aix or Oléron ... Whatever your want, embark on an unforgettable adventure. Our entire team accompanies you with professionalism and conviviality in the discovery of sailing and exploring the coast. Whether you want to have fun, relax, have fun ... there will always be the navigation you want, when you want! Welcome aboard !
8. Chapelle Notre-Dame de l'Esperance
9. Towers of La Rochelle
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4.5 based on 2,401 reviews
Looking out to the Atlantic, the Tour Saint-Nicolas (14th century), the Tour de la Chaîne (14th century) and the Tour de la Lanterne (12th and15th century) are the remains of a great fortification building campaign undertaken in the City of La Rochelle from 1199. The Tour Saint-Nicolas and the Tour de la Chaîne form the majestic gateway to the Old Port and for ten centuries formed the key defensive bastions to the city. As true palatial constructions and city castles, they are the symbol of a city with a very rich hand proud seafaring and trading heritage. The Tour de la Lanterne, the oldest lighthouse on the Atlantic coast and then a navy prison, contains over 600 examples of graffiti carved into the walls by prisoners in over 3 centuries. Open: > 1st April to 30th September: Tower Saint-Nicolas: from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. ; Tower of La Chaîne and La Lanterne: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2.15 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. > 1st October to 31st March: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2.15 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Closed: > 1st January, 1st May and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 1 tower ticket : 6 € ; 3 towers ticket : 8,50 € ; Concessions (18 to 25) = 1 tower ticket : 4 € ; 3 towers ticket : 5,50 € ; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
Reviewed By CaptainsWife1
Very interesting tour to all three towers. You don't have to visit all three in one day either. They all provide some history as well as great views from the top.
10. Musee Maritime de La Rochelle
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4.5 based on 623 reviews
Reviewed By frankafile
Fascinating museum mainly on boats allowing lots of exploration. The big boat has an excellent bar and restaurant on the top deck.
