La Rochelle, France

La Rochelle Travel Guide

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Facts and practical information

Alternative names: Population: 76.8 thous. (2019)Area: 10.98 mi²Elevation: 33 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°9'31"N, 1°9'10"W
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New AquitaineFrance

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La Rochelle Top Attractions

La Rochelle Attractions - What to See and Explore

La Rochelle offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Aquarium de La Rochelle, Muséum d'Histoire naturelle de La Rochelle, Plage des Minimes, Lantern Tower. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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  • museum dhistoire naturelle de la rochelle
  • plage des minimes la rochelle
  • lantern tower la rochelle
  • orbigny bernon museum la rochelle
  • la rochelle cathedral
  • the chain tower la rochelle
  • jardin des plantes de la rochelle
  • musee des modeles reduits la rochelle
  • musee des automates la rochelle
  • vauclair castle la rochelle
  • la pallice la rochelle
  • musee des beaux arts de la rochelle
  • lagord la rochelle
  • lhoumeau la rochelle
  • canal de marans a la rochelle la rochelle
  • les minimes la rochelle
  • saint sauveur church la rochelle
  • chapelle notre dame de lesperance la rochelle
Day trips

La Rochelle – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of La Rochelle, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Corderie Royale (Rochefort), Maillezais Cathedral (Maillezais), Paléosite de Saint-Césaire.

  • corderie royale rochefort18 milesSE
  • maillezais cathedral24 milesNE
  • paleosite de saint cesaire42 milesSE
  • lighthouse of la coubre la tremblade32 milesS
  • saint catherine church of loix14 milesW

Best Time To Visit La Rochelle

Learn when is the best time to travel to La Rochelle weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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July and August are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in June.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in June, July and August. Most of it rains in October, November and December.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

Sunrise

Best Ways to Experience La Rochelle

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in La Rochelle?

What is the best time to visit La Rochelle?

July and August are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in June. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

Where to next? Visit new aquitaine New Aquitaine region page or discover the top tourist attractions in France.