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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Guided tours

Guided tour - The church of Saint-Eutrope and the life of the pilgrims

Saintes

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, this large Romanesque priory dating from the late 11th century boasts unique architecture and exceptional sculpted decoration. Both a monastery and a place of d ...

Guided tours

Guided tour - The little electrain of Saintes

Saintes

Climb aboard Saintes' little electrain and comfortably seated with family or friends, discover the town and its remarkable heritage during a 1-hour guided tour. Included with the La Rochelle Océan Pass: your pass gives you access to 1 guided o ...

Guided tours

Guided tour - The Place Forte de Brouage

Marennes-Hiers-Brouage

During your visit, your guide will tell you all about the extraordinary history of this town surrounded by ramparts and once bordered by the sea. The tour takes you from the Porte Royale to the church, via the old forges, the walled food market and c ...

Museums

House of the Bay of the Marais Poitevin

Esnandes

Visit the Maison de la Baie du Marais Poitevin to find out all about mussel cultivation in the Baie de l'Aiguillon. Visit the fortified church of Esnandes and its ramparts with a guide, then continue your discovery on a self-guided tour of the Mu ...

Museums

House of the Marais Poitevin

Coulon

Discover all the secrets of the Marais Poitevin during the 1? hour self-guided tour of the exhibitions on display at the Maison du Marais Poitevin: inland waterway transport, eel fishing, traditional houses, people of the marsh, etc. Immerse yourself ...

Leisure activities

Immersive journey - Save the Mélusine Tower

Vouvant

This treasure hunt combining virtual reality and mini-games takes you back to the Middle Ages! With the fairy Mélusine, discover the castle of Vouvant as it was in 1242.