What to see and do in La Rochelle?

Visits, activities and transport included La Rochelle Océan Pass

Boat trips, visits to historic sites and museums, guided tours, leisure activities, unlimited transport, La Rochelle Ocean Pass gives you access to a complete range of things to do in La Rochelle and lets you discover the treasures of the surrounding area. The La Rochelle Ocean Pass is the best deal in La Rochelle for weekends and stays of 48 hours, 72 hours, 7 days and more.

Please check the opening and closing times of the sites you are interested in to avoid any disappointment. Some sites may be closed for renovation work. For a stay in La Rochelle between November and the end of January, we advise you to choose the La Rochelle Ocean Winter Pass, which includes sites open for at least one month between November and January.

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Leisure activities

Châtelaillon-Plage aquatic centre

Châtelaillon-Plage

Take advantage of an entry to the Châtelaillon-Plage Aquatic Centre: water games, slides, swimming pools, 200m² aqualudic splash pool, bubble baths... a place dedicated to swimming and water games, ideal for having fun with the family and cooling off ...

Historical sites

Crossing the Transbordeur Bridge aboard the gondola and visit to the Maison du Transbordeur

Rochefort

Take a ride on the suspended gondola of the Pont Transbordeur, a listed building since 1976, and visit the Maison du Transbordeur, an interpretation center dedicated to the history of the bridge.  After four years of exceptional work, the Pont Tra ...

Leisure activities

Discover the ‘Brouage se la raconte!’ exhibition

Marennes-Hiers-Brouage

NEW: ACCESSIBLE WITH YOUR PASS FROM 1 APRIL 2025! Discover the permanent exhibition ‘Brouage se la raconte!’ in the Halle aux Vivres at the Citadelle. Audiovisual, tactile and interactive displays, as well as a fun trail for children, await you to ...

Boat trips

Discovery morning on a sailing catamaran

La Rochelle

Embark on a 2-hour trip from the port of La Rochelle on a catamaran equipped with all the necessary comforts. With no predetermined route, you'll discover the joys of sailing in the ideal setting of the Pertuis d'Antioche in the company of th ...

Guided tours

Guided tour - Flavour trail

La Rochelle

A 2h30 hour guided walking tour with tastings, to discover the flavours of the region under the 19th-century Halles and in the surrounding old town. Included with La Rochelle Océan Pass: your pass gives you access to 1 guided tour of La Rochelle t ...

Guided tours

Guided tour - Histoires de mers, La Rochelle in port

La Rochelle

A dramatised guided walking tour lasting 1 hour 15 minutes. Embark on a maritime adventure: sailors, privateers, pirates and other unpleasant characters will accompany you... Included with La Rochelle Océan Pass: your pass gives you access to 1 gu ...