Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #3 in La Rochelle, France
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2.4 km
31 m
Experience La Rochelle in France in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Activities in La RochelleIndividual Sights in La RochelleSight 1: Tour de la Chaîne
The Chain Tower (1384) along with the Lantern tower and the Saint Nicolas Tower, is one of the three medieval towers guarding the port in La Rochelle, France. It is called the Chain tower because an actual chain was stretched across the port entrance from this building. In 1879 the French government classified it as a Monument historique (MH).
Sight 2: Tour Saint-Nicolas
Saint Nicolas Tower (1384) along with the Lantern tower and the Chain tower, is one of the three medieval towers guarding the port in La Rochelle, France. In 1879 the French government classified it as a Monument historique (MH).
Sight 3: Le Soleil Noir
A fortified city, La Rochelle has many defence monuments, the best known of which are the medieval towers of the Old Port, which guard the entrance and have made it world famous. During its history, La Rochelle has lost many of its monuments, such as the ramparts that fortified the city and which were pierced by gates that have also disappeared. These disappearances are estimated to have occurred around 1910-1930 during the expansion of La Rochelle, in particular with the establishment of its railway station. Between 2016 and 2020, La Rochelle carried out a lot of work, particularly against flooding, which at the same time allowed it to enhance its heritage, such as in Gabut, at the foot of the Saint-Nicolas tower but also in the streets of the city centre.
Sight 4: Aquarium de La Rochelle
Aquarium de La Rochelle is a family-owned public aquarium in La Rochelle, France. It has a surface area of over 8,445 m2 (90,901 sq ft) with 3 million litres of seawater. It has 73 display aquaria and 150 quarantine aquaria exhibiting more than 12,000 animals of 600 different species. It has an average of 800,000 visitors per year.
Sight 5: Musée des Modèles Réduits
The Museum of Scale Models is a French museum located in the city of La Rochelle, in the Charente-Maritime region.
Sight 6: Musée des Automates
The Museum of Automatons is a French museum located in the city of La Rochelle, in the Charente-Maritime region.
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