Saint Nicolas Tower : This military building facing the ocean symbolises the power and wealth of La Rochelle. Both a true keep, 42 metres high, and a residence, it was constructed around a labyrinth of staircases and corridors built within its walls. Chain Tower : From this Tower, entry to the old port, movement of ships was surveyed and taxes collected. Lantern Tower : Last Medieval lighthouse on the Atlantic coast. It is 55 metres high, surmouted by an octagonal Gothic spire. It contains more than 600 graffiti sculptured by prisoners for 3 centuries.
Opening All year round, daily.
Canceled or closed because of Covid-19.
Canceled or closed because of Covid-19.
Prices
Full price: 9.50 €
Group adults: 7.50 €.
Free entry for children < 18 years, Job-seeker, teachers, disabled people and accompanying persons.
Group rate available for > 20 people.
Group adults: 7.50 €.
Free entry for children < 18 years, Job-seeker, teachers, disabled people and accompanying persons.
Group rate available for > 20 people.
Proposed activities
Temporary exhibition
Handicrafts workshops
Handicrafts workshops
Visits
Educational visits
Guided tours
Unguided individual tours available permanently
Guided individual tours available permanently
Guided individual tours on request
Guided tours
Unguided individual tours available permanently
Guided individual tours available permanently
Guided individual tours on request
Environment
In centre of town
Town location
Sea view
Vue panoramique
Town location
Sea view
Vue panoramique
Spoken languages
English
French
French
Payment method
Bank/credit card
Cheque
Chèques Vacances
Cash
Cheque
Chèques Vacances
Cash
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