The Chain Tower, La Rochelle
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Facts and practical information
The Chain Tower along with the Lantern tower and the Saint Nicolas Tower, is one of the three medieval towers guarding the port in La Rochelle, France. It is called the Chain tower because an actual chain was stretched across the port entrance from this building. In 1879 the French government classified it as a Monument historique. ()
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Centre (La Préfecture)La Rochelle
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Day trips
The Chain Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Aquarium de La Rochelle, Muséum d'Histoire naturelle de La Rochelle, Plage des Minimes, Lantern Tower.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to The Chain Tower?
Nearby attractions include Lantern Tower, La Rochelle (1 min walk), Musée des Modèles Réduits, La Rochelle (7 min walk), Musée des Automates, La Rochelle (8 min walk), Aquarium de La Rochelle, La Rochelle (9 min walk).
How to get to The Chain Tower by public transport?
The nearest stations to The Chain Tower:
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- Grosse Horloge • Lines: Illico 1b (6 min walk)
- Porte Saint-Nicolas • Lines: Illico 4, Illico 4 - Minimes vers Beaulieu (10 min walk)
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- La Rochelle-Ville (16 min walk)
- La Rochelle - Porte Dauphine (22 min walk)