La Rochelle Travel Guide
France
La Rochelle is a city of 76,810 people on France’s Atlantic coast, in western France. It is a practical base for exploring the nearby coastline and beaches, with Minimes Beach within the city itself.
Travellers arriving by air can use Laleu Airport (LRH). The closest named beach is Minimes Beach, 2.7 kilometres away, while Plage de la Boirie in Saint-Denis-d'Oléron is 22.1 kilometres away and Plage des Huttes is 26 kilometres away.
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Weather in La Rochelle
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Know before you go
Pays in EUR
Plug type Type E & Type C (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +33
Tipping: Tipping is customary in France for good service, but it is not obligatory as service charges are often included. Leaving a small tip is appreciated to acknowledge satisfactory service.
Best time to visit La Rochelle
Jan
10°15Feb
11°11Mar
13°15Apr
16°12May
19°15Jun
23°10Jul
23°9Aug
25°8Sep
22°13Oct
19°13Nov
14°14Dec
11°13Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near La Rochelle
Minimes Beach
2.7 km away
Plage de la Boirie
22.1 km away
Plage des Huttes
26 km away
Les Génerelles Beach
30 km away
Things to do in La Rochelle
Cathédrale Saint-Louis
christian place of worship
0.2 km
Aquarium la Rochelle
aquarium
0.8 km
Vieux-Port de La Rochelle
monument
1.2 km
Tour Saint-Nicolas
monument
0.5 km
1.1 km
Hotel De Ville De La Rochelle
historic site
0.1 km
Musée du Nouveau Monde
history museum
0.1 km
Musée des Beaux-Arts de La Rochelle
art museum
0.2 km
Getting there
Laleu Airport · 3.5 km
Frequently asked Questions
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