Discover La Rochelle: Discovery Walking Tour of La Rochelle

Walking tour of La Rochelle in English. Find out about the history of La Rochelle, visit the key sights to see, discover the best things to see and do around La Rochelle, learn about the Food and Drink specialties of the region and get loads of tips for making the most of your time in this wonderful city!

1. 1

   Towers of La Rochelle

   10 min

   We start outside the Chain Tower, stop outside the Lantern Tower and finish the tour beside the Saint Nicholas Tower

2. 2

   Vieux Port de La Rochelle

   10 min

   We begin and end beside the old port and pass by it several times on our tour

3. 3

   Porte des Deux Moulins

   Pass by

   We pass through the Porte des Deux Moulins en route from the Lantern Tower to the Fort des Dames

4. 4

   Plage de la Concurrence

   10 min

   We stop beside the Plage de la Concurrence and talk a bit about the western side of La Rochelle including the new port and the role of La Rochelle in the World War 2

5. 5

   Porte de la Grosse-Horloge

   10 min

   We stop outside the Gross Horloge and talk about the old city of La Rochelle including the original city walls and trade during this time.

6. 6

   Statue Admiral Duperre

   Pass by

   We pass by the statue of this famous french war hero.

7. 7

   Hotel de Ville

   10 min

   We stop and discuss the role the oldest working town hall in France has had in the development of La Rochelle

8. 8

   Place de verdun

   5 min

   We stop outside the cathedral and talk about the origins of La Rochelle

9. 9

   Marche Central De La Rochelle

   10 min

   We talk about the development of commerce in La Rochelle and some of the key food and drink specialities of the region.

10. 10

    Parc Charruyer

    Pass by

    We pass through the park en route back from the western part of La Rochelle to the town centre.

11. 11

    Rue Sur-les-Murs

    Pass by

    We walk along the only surviving part of the walls of La Rochelle.

12. 12

    Cathedrale St-Louis (La)

    Pass by

    We pass by the famous land mark of La Rochelle

13. 13

    Quartier Saint Nicolas

    Pass by

    We walk through this bohemian neighbourhood discovering some of its unique boutiques and bars along the way.

14. 14

    Eglise St-Sauveur

    5 min

    We stop outside the famous relic of La Rochelle and great example of the effect of the iconoclastic wars.

15. 15

    Quartier du Gabut

    Pass by

    We pass through here towards the end of our tour and see if there is anything interesting happening at the famous Guingette!

16. 16

    Phare du quai Valin

    5 min

    We stop at this lighthouse and discuss the importance the two lighthouses had on maritime navigation in La Rochelle.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.