Top La Rochelle Art & Culture

Play a city game where you will follow clues to discover wonderful places in the old town and old port of La Rochelle, a little, but beautiful French seaport. You will see a couple of maritime gems, such as The Red Lighthouse and the Aquarium while taking a walk among La Rochelle’s urban wonders. Are you up for an adventure in La Rochelle? You will discover historical landmarks such as Tour de l’Horloge and Saint Saviour Church. Daydream of boat rides while taking a stroll on the quays and find out about the controversial role that La Rochelle played in slavery. Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, an outdoor escape game, and a treasure hunt. The city game will take you about 1.5 hours to complete, but there’s no time limit which will allow you to go at your own pace. You won't need a guide, just download the app, go to the starting point, and begin the adventure.

Weave through the arcaded pathways and limestone plazas of historic La Rochelle on a fun Segway tour! For approximately 75 minutes, you’ll follow an expert guide on a quality sightseeing trip through ‘The White City,’ formerly one of France’s principal seaports. Visit local landmarks, stop for snapshots of picturesque port scenes and brilliant architecture, and hear fascinating stories such as the city’s famous 17th-century Siege of La Rochelle.

Walking tour of La Rochelle in English. Find out about the history of La Rochelle, visit the key sights to see, discover the best things to see and do around La Rochelle, learn about the Food and Drink specialties of the region and get loads of tips for making the most of your time in this wonderful city!

The Rochelle Towers are medieval landmarks overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, three of France’s most celebrated sights. Once you’re inside, you can spend your extra time exploring the centuries-old fortifications, including the Tour de la Lanterne, the oldest lighthouse on the Atlantic coast.

Cover more sights in less time as you travel around the La Rochelle seafront on a guided Segway excursion. The tour includes operating instructions, making it well-suited for first-time riders. You’ll explore the history of the seafaring hub with stops at several scenic viewpoints, including a panorama from the “Lighthouse at the End of the World.” Choose between flexible departure times and listen to live commentary through a small headset.

Together, we'll enter into the history of the most emblematic places in La Rochelle, a wonder of the Atlantic coast. Get to know about its maritime past and how its port has influenced the development of the city. We'll discover the beauty of its historic quarter with medieval houses and Renaissance architecture, including alleys covered with arches of the 17th century. Come to learn its traditions, visit a museum and taste the local products in the most important market in the region. We'll also visit the inseparable towers of La Rochelle to appreciate their unique landscapes. Discover the secrets of this ancient city, with a rich historical and urban heritage, being the most important coastal city in the district. All this accompanied to a welcome gift and our personalized Photo & Video experience. Price includes: 3 hs experience city tour with your Private Local Guide + Museum Tickets + Degustation in the market + Welcome Gift + Photo & Video of Experience

If you want to know everything about La Rochelle, from the sea to the land, and discover its thousand-year-old history and long maritime tradition, then this tour is for you! This large-format tour is truly exceptional. It combines all our tours in one! In just 2 and a half hours, you'll discover all the diversity of La Rochelle, from the coastline with its superb panoramas to the heritage with its particularly well-preserved monuments that bear witness to a rich historical past.
 This tour takes in La Rochelle from every angle, from the West side, the South side and the historic town centre! La Rochelle the rebel, La Rochelle the beautiful, La Rochelle, a thousand-year-old town whose origins date back to the 9th century, a city open to the ocean, hence its nickname of the Ocean City, is a city full of charm whose history has left many cultural and architectural testimonies to its prestigious past that are well worth a visit.

My name is Jeanne Maze, an Anglo French professional artist and a viticultrice, running my own Cognac vineyard. Come to Domaine de Monplaisir in the beautiful Borderies region of Cognac and experience my two great passions. I will show you our vineyard and my studio and then we will go and paint outside in the vines. If the weather is bad we will work indoors. I work in all different mediums, pastel, gouache, oil and charcoal. I will show you how to expand your approach to working outdoors and help with all aspects of your painting / drawing technique. Beginners are welcome, and basic materials are included. More experienced artists are welcome to bring their own equipment. My aim is that you'll walk away with a greater confidence in your art and will have thoroughly enjoyed your time in our vineyard!

Explore La Rochelle with a guide on a 1-hour Segway tour. Zip through the city and learn bout its architecture, maritime history and culture and see the sights up close without getting tired out. This tour is ideal for visitors who are short on time, but want to get a thorough tour of the city in a unique way.

Receive an immersive introduction to La Rochelle’s cultural, natural, and historical highlights—and enjoy a flexible way to explore—on this private walking tour. Choose from a wide range of start times from morning to evening, and meet your guide in the center of town. Your itinerary will be customized to suit your interests, but you can look forward to discovering the Old Town, Old Port, and more.

We will start by discovering the emblematic places of Poitiers, passing in front of the Sainte Radegonde church and its mysterious princess, Place Leclerc or even Saint-Pierre Cathedral. I will then guide you through the secret streets of Poitiers where you will discover unsuspected mansions, but also alleys steeped in history. This active walk will be enhanced with explanations on the city's exceptional town planning, but also with little-known anecdotes. Together, we will navigate the mazes of History and above all, the mystery that surrounds the walls of our beautiful city.