What to visit in La Rochelle The selection of B&B HOTELS

La Rochelle or the white city, as the English call it, because of the color of the limestone facades of the houses of this town in Charente-Maritime, contains many treasures. It is also a city resolutely turned towards culture thanks to its annual events such as the Francofolies de La Rochelle or the various festivals.

The must-see places in La Rochelle that B&B HOTELS advises you to visit:

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• The Maritime Museum of La Rochelle, in the Old Port district, with its collection of boats classified as historical monuments;
• The other museums of La Rochelle such as the museum of automata, the museum of Fine Arts or the natural history museum;
• The port of Minimes and the Minimes beach (one of the 3 beaches of La Rochelle), very easy to access from the city center, opposite the lighthouse at the end of the world. The activities offered will delight young and old: kite flying, jet skiing;
• The old town accessible by the large clock gate used as a passage between the port and the center;
• The town hall with its castle-like appearance;
• The many markets of La Rochelle, especially that of the halls in the heart of the city;
• La Rochelle Aquarium, the largest aquarium in Europe;
• The three most famous towers of La Rochelle: Saint Nicolas, the Chain and the Lantern, emblems of the city for several centuries;
• The Grand Pavois, an unmissable event for sailing enthusiasts and nautical professionals, organized every year at the marina at the end of September or the beginning of October;
• Parc Charruyer, a public park located near the city center of La Rochelle which overlooks the sea with many trees, a stone's throw from the pretty districts of Mail and Gabut.

Also take advantage of the city's location, on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, to visit the Île de Ré, the Île d’Oléron or the Île d’Aix, real gems of regional tourism! They are accessible by car or boat from the port of La Rochelle. 

Where to sleep and eat in La Rochelle? The B&B HOTELS selection

Sleeping in La Rochelle

In one of our beautiful cheap hotels in La Rochelle or by choosing one of our hotels in Poitou-Charentes. From the Atlantic coast to the Marais Poitevin, the region is ideal for walking or cycling. Discover the region and stay in our B&B HOTEL Angoulême, our B&B HOTEL Châtellerault or our B&B HOTEL Niort Marais Poitevin.

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If you want to stay in La Rochelle, discover our budget-friendly accommodations:

• B&B HOTEL La Rochelle Angoulins-sur-Mer
• B&B HOTEL La Rochelle Beaulieu Puilboreau
• B&B HOTEL La Rochelle Centre
• B&B HOTEL La Rochelle Centre Les Minimes

Close to La Rochelle train station, the main roads and La Rochelle - Île de Ré airport, they have an ideal location to discover the town and its surroundings!

Book your cheap hotel in Poitou-Charentes with B&B HOTELS. Whether in Angoulême, Châtellerault, La Rochelle, Niort, Poitiers or Royan, B&B HOTELS has a solution for everything, we offer 10 cheap hotels in the region. Whether you are a couple, a family, with or without children, come and discover our charming hotels. You will thus be able to benefit from a room with a high-speed, unlimited and free Wi-Fi connection, a private bathroom, air-conditioned rooms and high-quality bedding.

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Enjoy a hearty breakfast in our hotels. Enjoy a sweet and savory all-you-can-eat buffet where you will find pastries with croissants, baguettes and rusks, as well as our accompaniments: butter, jam, honey or Nutella. We also offer fruit and plain dairy products, as well as other sweets such as compotes and fresh fruit. Our muesli, as well as madeleines (with or without gluten) are also on the buffets, as are cereal bars. On the savory side, indulge yourself with our cheeses, our scrambled eggs and bacon prepared on request.
Find all our hot drinks: coffee, hot chocolate and tea as well as our 100% pure orange juice and our multivitamin juice.

Welcoming your four-legged companions to B&B HOTELS, 2021 winners in the Tourist Accommodation category

Your animals are allowed in our hotels with a small supplement per night. Tell us about the presence of your pet when you make your reservation. However, your pet will not be able to access the breakfast room and will have to wait patiently in the room.

Eating in La Rochelle

Around the old port or in the old town, the many restaurants in La Rochelle offer fresh and local products from the city's markets. Come and discover the gastronomy and local know-how such as shore fishing, the culinary workshops of starred chefs or the Arcades de La Rochelle.

La Rochelle is associated with many regional dishes and drinks such as:

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• Pineau des Charentes, a wine resulting from a mixture of grapes and cognac
• farci Poitevin, a vegetable pâté to be eaten hot or cold
• Charentais grillo, made with pork, which is eaten like a terrine
• cagouilles à la charentaise; snails stuffed with meat
• the convivial Saintongeaise stew, with its delicious beef
• and finally, the Charentais mouclade, made with mussels in cream and white wine

It is a region that has good things to taste and discover!

Also find our selection of things to do in La Rochelle by clicking here.