Vieux-Port of La Rochelle
Vieux-Port de La Rochelle
The old harbor, guarded by two medieval towers and ringed by stone quays, sailboats and seafood restaurants, is the very soul of La Rochelle.
The Vieux-Port is La Rochelle's most classic view. At the harbor entrance stand the Tour Saint-Nicolas and the Tour de la Chaîne, with the Tour de la Lanterne in the distance. Sailboats fill the quayside, and cafés and seafood restaurants line the waterfront, where you can order a plate of oysters with a glass of white wine. Street performers, seafood stalls and night views are liveliest in summer, and the main stage of the Francofolies music festival in July is nearby. From here, you can take the water bus to Port-Minime, or join a boat tour to Île d'Aix to see Fort Boyard.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Porte de la Grosse Horloge
- Tour Saint-Nicolas
- Tour de la Chaîne
- Rue du Palais & Arcades
- Hôtel de Ville de La Rochelle
- Aquarium La Rochelle
- Tour de la Lanterne
- Musée du Nouveau Monde