What to do in La Rochelle?

La Rochelle is a city rich in cultural events and historical heritage. You won't have time to get bored during your stopover. We recommend taking a tour of the Old Port, discovering the Saint-Nicolas, Chaîne and Lanterne Towers, then stopping at a café or restaurant to enjoy all the great local produce. Continue your expedition through the city with a visit to the La Rochelle Aquarium, one of the largest aquariums in Europe. Take advantage of your stopover in La Rochelle to visit the city's museums: the Bunker de La Rochelle, the Maritime Museum, the New World Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Natural History Museum.

The Islands

From La Rochelle you can take an inter-island cruise to reach the famous islands: the island of Ré, the island of Aix and the island of Oléron. Travel by boat or car to the island of Ré and visit the main tourist sites of the island: the Phare des Baleines, the Atelier Quillet, the Fort la Prée and the salt marshes. Continue your visit to the islands of Charente-Maritime and head towards the island of Aix. Cars are prohibited on this route, walking and cycling are on the program. The furthest island is the island of Oléron, but on this island you can do the famous oyster route, visit the Château-d'Oléron or go surfing.

Oyster farms

Our campsite near La Rochelle is located on the edge of oyster farms. Stop off at one of these iconic places in Charente-Maritime and take part in an oyster tasting. The oyster farmers will share with you their passion for seafood and their profession.

Rochefort and the Royal Rope Factory

The town of Rochefort is less than 30 minutes away by car. Rochefort is a famous spa town, but it is home to another treasure, the Corderie Royale, a visit during which you will enjoy discovering the secrets of rope making. The port of Rochefort is also known for being the home port of the famous frigate, Hermione.

Fort Boyard

World famous for its TV game show, Fort Boyard was built to protect the mouth of the Charente in the 19th century. It was later a prison, before becoming the filming location for the TV show of the same name. You can't access Fort Boyard, but you can get close to it thanks to cruises AND you can see it from our Guinguette facing the sea: La Baie des Îles.

The surrounding villages

For a dip in the local culture, we invite you to visit the cities and villages around our Camping À la Corniche. Start your visit with the village of Angoulins-sur-Mer and its 10th century fortified church, and continue with the visit of Fouras, go to the Pointe de Fouras, to get a superb view.

The Poitevin Marsh

The Marais Poitevin is a regional natural park where there is no shortage of activities to do with family, friends and in the great outdoors. Take a beautiful walk along the water on foot and by bike or on the water in a boat and canoe-kayak. You will enjoy discovering rich and diverse flora and fauna.