What is La Rochelle Ocean Pass ?
Easy, smart and a good help to make incredible savings! La Rochelle Ocean Pass is a passport that gives you access to more than 40 must-do activities and gives you unlimited access to the city’s public transport system for the chosen duration.
Whether it’s for a weekend, 4 days, or a week’s holiday, La Rochelle Ocean Pass is the ideal and economical solution for a perfect stay. With the 7 days pass, save over 205€.
From Oleron Island to Rochefort, passing by Aix Island, Marais Poitevin, and South Vendée, La Rochelle is at the heart of a dynamic region, whose historical treasures and natural heritage invite you to discover.
La Rochelle Océan Pass is available in three options, adults, teens (from 12 to 17 years old) and kids (from 6 to 11 years old): Pass 48h - Pass 72h - Pass 7 days (click for the prices)
PASS VALUE: 230€ excluding all the discounts that the pass gives you access to
How to use La Rochelle Ocean Pass in 3 steps ?
1. Choose the duration of your Ocean Pass: 48H- 72H- 7 DAYS
2. Download the application on your phone "La Rochelle Ocean Pass" (see instructions here)
3. Present the QR code of your pass at the entrance of each visit site
La Rochelle Ocean Pass, the city pass of La Rochelle is activated the first time it is used on the visit sites or in the transports.
You can buy it before your holiday or give it as a gift! To activate it, simply present the QR code to gain free access to the sites and transport included.
What to visit with La Rochelle Ocean Pass ?
1 city pass, 20 towns, 40 activities* and unlimited transport in the La Rochelle conurbation! The city pass allows you to visit the major sites of the maritime city, but also to go further in your discovery of the destination.
* From November to January, discover La Rochelle Océan Pass Hiver to take advantage of the benefits of the pass with an offer adapted to the annual openings and closures of the sites.
In La Rochelle :
- A cruise of your choice (1 of 4): Embark with Inter-Iles for a cruise to board the legendary Fort Boyard OR the La Rochelle-Saint Martin de Ré sea link (05 46 50 55 54) OR with Kapalouest for a morning sail on board a maxi catamaran OR a tour of the bay of La Rochelle on a traditional wooden boat (05 46 44 97 67) - Booking required by telephone (Open between February and November).
- Push open the doors of the emblematic La Rochelle Towers.
- Discover the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions of the Natural History Museum, the Maritime Museum and the New World Museum.
- Enter an authentic Second World War bunker transformed into a museum. (Closed in January)
- Your choice (1 of 8): Unravel the mysteries of La Rochelle on a guided tour of your choice. (05 46 41 14 68) - Must be booked by telephone
In La Rochelle agglomeration :
- Visit the Château de Buzay, the epitome of 18th-century French artistic style (open from April to November).
- Enjoy incredible views over the Bay of L'aiguillon from the top of the fortified church in Esnandes or visit the mussel museum opposite.
- Take the whole family for a dip in the destination's swimming pools and aquatic centres (La Rochelle, Périgny and Chatelaillon).
Near Rochefort, Oléron Island and Aix Island :
- Visit the impressive Corderie Royale, a must-see site in Rochefort!
- Take a step back into the history of the Ile d'Aix with a visit to Fort Liédot (05 46 78 17 05) - Telephone booking required (Open between April and November)
- Discover Fort Louvois, a jewel of military architecture, on foot or by boat depending on the tide (open from April to November).
- From one bank of the Charente to the other, take the historic Pont Transbordeur de Rochefort (open from April to November).
- Explore the collections of the Musée Hebre to understand the history of the new town of Rochefort, founded in the 17th century (closed in January).
- The atypical Fort Vauban museum with its many stories overlooking the Grande Plage de Fouras.
- Discover the secrets of the fortified town of Brouage on a guided tour (05 46 85 19 16) - Reservations required by telephone.
- Discover Le marais aux oiseaux in Oléron, a huge 10-hectare park.
- Push open the doors of the Cité de l'huître in Marennes to find out all about the world of oyster farming
Marais Poitevin and in South Vendée :
- A boat trip of your choice (1 of 2): Cruise the canals of the Venise Verte on a traditional boat during a 1? hour group trip with a boatman from the Cardinaud landing stage (05 49 35 90 47) OR the Bazoin landing stage (05 46 56 41 28) - Booking required by telephone.
- Visit the Maison du Marais Poitevin museum in Coulon to find out all about this green Venice.
- Visit the Niort keep, also known as the Château de Niort
- Discover the Bernard d'Agesci multidisciplinary museum in Niort
- Experience life in the Marais at the Maison du Maître des digues, an eco-museum in Chaillé-les-Marais. (Open from April to November)
- Escape to the Maison de la Meunerie, an authentic mill with the flavours of yesteryear. (Open between April and November)
- Climb the Tour Mélusine for a 360° view of the medieval town of Vouvant (open from April to November).
- Enjoy a fun and immersive tour of the Tour Mélusine: Save the Tour Mélusine
- Take a fun tour of Fontenay le Compte with the Strange Walk of Fontenay
- Visit the museum of the House and Gardens of Georges Clémenceau at Saint-Vincent sur Jard
In Saintes and Saintonge :
- A cruise on the Charente to choose from (1 of 2): Gabariers or Charente (05 46 74 23 82) - Booking essential (Open May to September)
- A choice of guided tour of Saintes (1 of 2): Visit by electric train (05 46 96 17 17) or guided tour of Saintes : The Cathedral and the lower town or History and secrets of the upper town (05 46 74 23 82) - Booking essential (Open May to September)
- The stone paths at Crazannes
And also :
- The estuary park - Saint georges de Didonne
- L'asinerie du baudet du Poitou - Dampierre sur Boutonne
You can also benefit from discounts for the following sites :
- NEW IN 2024! 20% off Ocean Van excursions offered by La Rochelle Tourist Office to discover the area around La Rochelle by the day or half-day! These are unique and privileged experiences during which your driver guide will tell you the secrets of the destination and offer you the chance to meet local producers and enthusiasts.
- 2 discount on admission to the La Rochelle Aquarium.
- 20% discount on a visit to the Baleines lighthouse on the Ile de Ré.
- 20% discount at the Normandin Mercier Cognac cellars on the "Secrets of Normandin Mercier Cognac" tour in Dompierre-sur-mer.
- 20% off your entry to Vertigo Park in La Jarne
- 30% off bike hire at Cycling-Tour in La Rochelle
- 20% off segway and scooter hire at Mobilboard in La Rochelle
- 20% off your canoe or paddle hire with Tex Canöé in La Rochelle
- Reduced-price admission to the abbeys of Maillezais and Nieul-sur-L'Autise
Find the description of the free sites and the discounted activities
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