2 days in La Rochelle

Top tip: 2 days in La Rochelle

Discover the city + explore an island.

A day in town, a day in the fresh air.

Just stopping by for two days? Follow the guide.

  • Museum of the New World & Slavery: the history of La Rochelle told in two parts
  • Natural History Museum
  • The Rompsay Canal: a peaceful canoe trip off the beaten track
  • The Île de Ré by bike: whitewashed villages, salt marshes, unspoilt beaches
  • Or Aix island + Fort Boyard

Bikes available to hire 5 minutes away; the Ré Bridge is accessible