La Rochelle Vacations

If you missed the day your geography teacher taught your class where La Rochelle is situated, don't fret. With some help from us, you'll find it on a map in no time!

This city is located about 250 miles (402 kilometers) southwest of the national capital, Paris, and 4 miles (6 kilometers) west of Dompierre-sur-Mer.

Ready to rub shoulders with the locals? 77,000 people call this part of Charente-Maritime home.

Places to visit in La Rochelle

So many places to see and so little time. If you want to experience the best this city has to offer, add Tour de la Chaine and Tour St. Nicolas to your travel itinerary. If you have an extra day to spare, swing by Tour de la Lanterne and La Rochelle Hotel de Ville as well.

You don't need to know your Monets from your Picassos to admire the displays at Musee du Nouveau Monde. It's home to a diverse array of exhibits that'll capture your interest and get you thinking more deeply about art. Need some more ideas? You don't have to know your Monets from your Degas to enjoy visiting Musee des Beaux-Arts. It displays a diverse collection of exhibits that'll capture your interest and let your imagination run wild. And that's not all there is. Often the most surprising scientific discoveries come from studying Mother Nature. At Natural History Museum you can learn more about our incredible planet.

Where do you fly into for La Rochelle?

Arriving at La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport (LRH)? After you've jumped off the plane and claimed your bags, the middle of La Rochelle will be only 2 miles (3 kilometers) from here.