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La Rochelle: Entry Ticket to the 3 Towers

1. 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 1-Hour Seaside Segway Tour

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

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What people are saying about La Rochelle

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!

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!

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

Extremely interesting, very well commented visit and very friendly guide

must be visited to immerse yourself in the history of La Rochelle