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La Rochelle: Catamaran Cruise

1. La Rochelle: Catamaran Cruise

Head out on a boat trip on a 16-meter maxi-catamaran and admire the La Rochelle coast. Your crew will be able to tell you about the local landscapes and history and also a bit more about the boat itself. Meet at the dock located in front of the 2 historic towers of La Rochelle. After an introduction, you will sail up the channel, admiring the Richelieu Tower and the harbor of Les Minimes on the way. Once at sea, the crew will stop the engine and open the sails for you to relax and soak up the views. Enjoy an apéritif if you brought one and take in views of the ocean, enjoying the lights of the end of the afternoon.

La Rochelle: Entry Ticket to the 3 Towers

2. La Rochelle: Entry Ticket to the 3 Towers

Gain entry to the 3 medieval towers of La Rochelle with one ticket: Saint Nicolas, de la Lanterne, and de la Chaîne. Learn about their tumultuous history and royal past. Get your entry ticket for the main attractions in the Old Port of La Rochelle — the 3 Towers. Dating back to medieval times, learn about the tumultuous history of each of these towers.  From prisons for Huguenots and foreign sailors in the 16th-18th centuries, to military prisons in the 19th century, plenty was happening in La Rochelle in times gone by.  Discover the Saint Nicolas Tower dating back to the 14th century. See how it was equipped with royal living quarters, as well as a chapel, while functioning as a defense tower.  Mosey around the De La Chaîne Tower, also dating back to the 14th century. Home to exhibitions since 1998, it used to be a place to collect taxes from incoming boats and the entrance to the port. Learn how the tower was damaged and rebuilt in the 19th century.  Explore the De La Lanterne Tower, the old lighthouse, ship disarmer, and, later, prison for many centuries. Count the 600 graffiti prisoners left on the walls over the years.

La Rochelle: Outdoor Harry Potter Escape Game

3. La Rochelle: Outdoor Harry Potter Escape Game

Experience the Harry Potter challenge by the ocean in La Rochelle! The access to the 9 ¾ track has been diverted from King's Cross station! It is in the White City that you must now go to board the Hogwarts Express... As muggles, we call on you to ward off this curse and find the access to the platform! Dive into the adventure by going to the Georges Simenon platform. Be careful: the train will pass in 2 hours! Equipped with your smartphone, you will go through the city looking for each house. To win the game, you must collect 4 code words within the time limit. Thanks to these, you will discover the location of the platform. To validate each passage in the different houses, you will have to guess key clues. You will have to link them together to find THE final code word. You'll solve puzzles, meet wizards, and find bonus cauldrons. The Hogwarts Express will leave in 120 minutes. Tick tock tock... This game is accessible to all and multigenerational. You have the possibility to play in team, for that only one person of each team will have to enter the identifier and the unique code on his device. Then you can start the game simultaneously. You will be able to compare your points and the time obtained at the end of the game. Please note: this activity is an outdoor escape game where the plot is not directly related to the city (although it is held in attractive places in the city center). It is a game on a given theme and not a guided tour of the city.

La Rochelle 1-Hour Seaside Segway Tour

4. La Rochelle 1-Hour Seaside Segway Tour

Before your ride begins, your guide will provide brief instructions on how to operate the Segway. Even if you’ve never done so before, you’ll see that the technology is simple and easy to master. Once you’re familiar with your Segway personal transporter, you’ll head off to see La Rochelle with your guide. During the 1-hour tour you'll take in the following landmarks and monuments: • Le Gabut • Bassin des Chalutiers • Tour Saint-Nicolas • Vieux Port • Eglise Saint-Sauveur • Les Quais • Grosse Horloge • Tour de la Chaîne • Balade Jean-Louis Foulquier • Esplanade Saint-Jean d’Acre • Tour de la Lanterne • Remparts de la Ville • Plage de la Concurrence • Promenade du Mail • Casino • Parc d’Orbigny • Allées du Mail • Rue Saint-Jean du Pérot • Cours des Dames Throughout the ride your guide will provide commentary about the city and the attractions you pass.

La Rochelle: Private Guided Walking Tour

5. La Rochelle: Private Guided Walking Tour

Meet your guide and embark on a walking tour of La Rochelle, taking the sights of the Old Town, the City Center, and the Old Port. Known as "La Ville Blanche" (the white city), learn about this popular tourist destination which has a long history and rich cultural heritage. Discover the fantastic medieval architecture of the city, including the famous Lantern Tower and Saint Nicholas Tower. Hear stories of Eleanor of Aquitaine, the antics of Henry IV, and Cardinal de Richelieu. Learn about the modern developments of the city with its picturesque marina, terraces, and tranquil English-style parks.

La Rochelle: Heritage Segway Tour

6. La Rochelle: Heritage Segway Tour

Before your ride begins, your guide will provide brief instructions on how to operate the Segway. Even if you’ve never done so before, you’ll see that the technology is simple and easy to master. Once you’re familiar with your Segway personal transporter, you’ll head off to see La Rochelle with your guide. During the 90-minute tour, you’ll take in the following landmarks and monuments: • Le Gabut • Bassin des Chalutiers • Tour Saint-Nicolas • Vieux Port • Les Quais • Grosse Horloge • Tour de la Chaîne • Balade Jean-Louis Foulquier • Esplanade Saint-Jean d'Acre • Tour de la Lanterne • Plage de la Concurrence • Promenade du Maille • Parc d'Orbigny • Allées du Mail • Les Parcs • La Bourse • Palais de Justice • Clocher Saint-Barthélemy • Rue de l'Escale • Maison Nicolas Venette • Maison Henri II • Cathédrale Saint-Louis • Salle de l’Oratoire • Marché du XIXéme • Hôtel de Ville • Temple Protestant • Église Saint-Sauveur. Throughout the ride your guide will provide commentary about the city and the attractions you pass.

La Rochelle : Mission Anniversary Outdoor Game

7. La Rochelle : Mission Anniversary Outdoor Game

This year, forget the traditional birthday balloons! Stroll the streets and alleys of the White City with your friend who is celebrating his or her birthday! In teams and in a totally new way, come to the end of a playful urban itinerary dotted with unusual photo and video challenges... It's time to have fun together to create a day of unforgettable memories with your loved one! Arm yourselves with your good humor, your enthusiasm and your courage to carry out our wackiest missions and challenges! Because after all... There's no way this day is going to end the way it started! So offer this fabulous gift to the person who blows out the candles and especially on behalf of the whole team: HAPPY BIRTHDAY

La Rochelle 1-Hour Minimes Harbor Segway Tour

8. La Rochelle 1-Hour Minimes Harbor Segway Tour

Before your ride begins, your guide will provide brief instructions on how to operate the Segway. Even if you’ve never done so before, you’ll see that the technology is simple and easy to master. Once you’re familiar with your Segway personal transporter, you’ll head off to see La Rochelle with your guide. During the 1-hour tour you'll take in the following landmarks and monuments: • Le Gabut • Bassin des Chalutiers • Tour Saint-Nicolas • Tour de la Chaîne • Écluse Passerelle du Bassin des Chalutiers • Chenal du Vieux Port • Promenade du Chenal • Minimes Harbor (Europe’s largest yachting harbor) • Beach of the Minimes • Pointe des Minimes • Lighthouse at the End of the World Throughout the ride your guide will provide commentary about the city and the attractions you pass.

La Rochelle: Outdoor Bachelorette Party Smartphone Game

9. La Rochelle: Outdoor Bachelorette Party Smartphone Game

Challenge yourself through surprising missions! Want to challenge the bride-to-be in the White City? This is the perfect game! Get maximum points by completing all sorts of challenges on the theme of weddings and their traditions around the world. On the program: MCQs to solve, take photos and videos in improbable poses or even sing a song... It's time to have fun and create memories that the bride won't soon forget! Go to the Quai of the famous writer Georges Simenon and write the story of this girly adventure!

La Rochelle: Outdoor Bachelor Party Smartphone Game

10. La Rochelle: Outdoor Bachelor Party Smartphone Game

The group of friends that you are deserves this bachelor party ! Challenge yourselves in the White City in unusual missions in honor of the groom-to-be! Get maximum points by completing all sorts of challenges on the theme of weddings and their traditions around the world. It's time to have fun and create unforgettable memories for the groom! On the program: MCQs to solve, take pictures and videos in improbable poses or even sing a song... Go to the Quai of the famous writer Georges Simenon and write the story of your adventures in turn!

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What people are saying about La Rochelle

Overall rating

4.7 / 5

based on 775 reviews

Agnes was an excellent guide, friendly and very knowledgeable. The tour had the perfect mix of walking and standing and we ended up knowing so much more about La Rochelle, past and present and really getting a good feel for it. Brilliant!

Superb trip from La Rochelle, the Kap a l'Ouest team and especially Jérôme gave us a great time, we met some great people there on the boat, the sun was at the meeting, it was the activity to do on the weekend!!

Agnes was an excellent guide. She went at our pace and we learned a lot about La Rochelle that we weren’t acquainted with. Beautiful seaport city!

It was great ! No complaints ! Charming on-board staff, mild weather => a real moment of relaxation!!!

Family activity to discover the 3 towers, history of La Rochelle. Beautiful views as well.