Plage de la Concurrence & Mail
Plage de la Concurrence
A city beach close to the old town, backed by a wide grassy promenade called the Mail. It can be reached on foot from the Lantern Tower along the coast, and is a lovely spot for watching the sunset.
Plage de la Concurrence is the beach closest to the old town. It is fairly small, with a noticeable tidal range, and is supervised by lifeguards in summer. Behind it stretches the Mail, a grassy boulevard about 1 km long, lined with 19th-century villas and a casino, ideal for picnics and jogging. It takes about 5 to 10 minutes to walk from the Tour de la Lanterne along the coastal path.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Tour de la Lanterne
- Tour de la Chaîne
- Tour Saint-Nicolas
- Porte de la Grosse Horloge
- Rue du Palais & Arcades
- Vieux-Port of La Rochelle
- Port des Minimes
- Aquarium La Rochelle