Stop atVieux Port

From the Old Port stand out the majestic towers, guardians of the city. Facing the Atlantic, they are the timeless symbol of the power and wealth of La Rochelle over the centuries. These maritime fortifications, built in the Middle Ages and now listed as a Historic Monument, are the perfect place to start an exceptional visit to La Rochelle.

20 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required

Stop atNew World Museum (Musee du Nouveau-Monde)

The Museum of the New World, witness of the relations between France and America, presents its thematic collection in the prestigious setting of an old palace of the eighteenth century, the Hôtel Fleuriau. La Rochelle was one of the main ports of trade and emigration to the New World: New France, Antilles, etc.

1 hour (approx.)・No admission tickets required

Stop atMaison Henri II

The Renaissance-style building, attributed to the architect Léonard de La Réau, consists of two pavilions of different heights, joined by a gallery of two floors. On the death of its owner, who died of the plague in 1565, his house was transmitted to his son François Pontard.

15 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required

Stop atPorte de la Grosse-Horloge

La Grosse Horloge de La Rochelle is an old city gate. It houses a bell and a clock. In 1478 it became the city bell tower replacing the Mallevault2 gate. The Puerta de la Grosse-Horloge is classified as a historical monument by decree of 13 December 19781.

30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required

Stop atTowers of La Rochelle

Chain Tower, the Lantern Tower and the Saint Nicholas Tower, are the three medieval towers guarding the port of La Rochelle.

30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required