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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. New exhibition from 1st July 2018 : "Tous à la plage" : a panorama of the seaside towns from the origins to the present day.
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.
Chain Tower : From this Tower, entry to the old port, movement of ships was surveyed and taxes collected. New exhibition from 1st July 2018 : "Tous à la plage" : a panorama of the seaside towns from the origins to the present day.
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.
Equipments and services
ShopVisits
Free visits at all timesGuided tours at all times
Guided tours on request
Educational visits
Proposed activities
Specific thematic animationChildren’s workshop
Temporary exhibitions
Spoken languages
EnglishFrench
Prices
Base rate - adult full fare : une Tour : 6€ (9€ ticket groupé les 3 Tours)Group rate : une Tour : 5€ ( 20 pers minimum) 7€ ticket groupé les 3 Tours
Child rate : gratuit
Free admission : pour les moins de 18ans et pour les 18-25 si ressortissants de l'UE ou résidents réguliers sur le territoire européen
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Bank and post-office checks
Cash
Eurocard - Mastercard
Visa
Animals accepted
NoGroups welcome
YesNumber of people min. : 20
Number of people max. : 50
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