Châtelaillon-Plage
A Belle Époque seaside resort on the southern outskirts of La Rochelle, with a 3 km fine-sand beach that shelves gently, ideal for family paddling.
Châtelaillon-Plage emerged as a seawater bathing resort in the late 19th century, and its seafront boulevard is lined with Belle Époque villas and a casino. The roughly 3 km fine-sand beach slopes gently, and at low tide the expansive mudflats are great for shell collecting. Lifeguards and a children's club operate in summer. It is about 10 minutes by TER train from La Rochelle, making it suitable for a relaxed half-day trip.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Musée Maritime de La Rochelle
- Aquarium La Rochelle
- Tour Saint-Nicolas
- Île d'Aix
- Tour de la Chaîne
- Vieux-Port of La Rochelle
- Hôtel de Ville de La Rochelle
- Porte de la Grosse Horloge