Tours de La Rochelle
Historic site and monument Historic patrimony Military Patrimony Tower
Included in La Rochelle Ocean Pass Acheter Find out more
Included in La Rochelle Ocean Pass
⚠️La Tour Saint-Nicolas is closed until further notice. The other 2 towers remain open.
Facing the Atlantic, the towers are the remains of a major fortification program built by the city of La Rochelle from the 12th century onwards.
Facing the Atlantic, the towers are the remains of a major fortification program built by the city of La Rochelle from the 12th century onwards.
SAINT NICOLAS TOWER :
A true urban keep and palatial residence facing the ocean, this military building symbolizes the power and wealth of La Rochelle. 42 meters high, its architecture is based on a labyrinth of stairs and corridors built into the thickness of the walls.
TOWER OF THE CHAIN :
Gateway to the Old Port, the Chain Tower monitored the movements of boats, the traffic of the port and collected duties and taxes. The Tower regularly hosts temporary exhibitions. Until May 3, 2021: "It happened tomorrow" Explore the universe of science fiction comics through innovative installations!
TOUR DE LA LANTERNE (Dite des 4 sergents):
Last medieval lighthouse on the Atlantic coast, 55 meters high, topped by an octagonal gothic spire, the tower served throughout its history as a lighthouse and prison. It contains more than 600 graffiti sculpted by prisoners during 3 centuries.
All year round, the towers host exhibitions and events.
A true urban keep and palatial residence facing the ocean, this military building symbolizes the power and wealth of La Rochelle. 42 meters high, its architecture is based on a labyrinth of stairs and corridors built into the thickness of the walls.
TOWER OF THE CHAIN :
Gateway to the Old Port, the Chain Tower monitored the movements of boats, the traffic of the port and collected duties and taxes. The Tower regularly hosts temporary exhibitions. Until May 3, 2021: "It happened tomorrow" Explore the universe of science fiction comics through innovative installations!
TOUR DE LA LANTERNE (Dite des 4 sergents):
Last medieval lighthouse on the Atlantic coast, 55 meters high, topped by an octagonal gothic spire, the tower served throughout its history as a lighthouse and prison. It contains more than 600 graffiti sculpted by prisoners during 3 centuries.
All year round, the towers host exhibitions and events.
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Périodes d'ouvertures
From 01/07 to 31/08/2025 daily between 10 am and 6.30 pm.From 01/09 to 30/09/2025 daily between 10 am and 12.45 pm and between 2 pm and 6.30 pm.
From 01/10 to 31/12/2025 daily between 10 am and 12.45 pm and between 2 pm and 5.30 pm.
Closed exceptionally on December 25th.
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01/01/2025 - 31/12/2025
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