FranceLa Rochelle (UK: , US: , French: [la ʁɔʃɛl] ; Poitevin-Saintongeais: La Rochéle) is a city on the west coast of France and a seaport on the Bay of Biscay, a part of the Atlantic Ocean. It is the capital of the Charente-Maritime department. With 78,535 inhabitants in 2021, La Rochelle is the most populated commune in the department and ranks fourth in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region after Bordeaux, the regional capital, Limoges and Poitiers. Situated on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, the city is connected to the Île de Ré by a 2.9-kilometre-long (1+3⁄4-mile) bridge completed on 19 May 1988.
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Climate in La Rochelle
Best time to visit: Jun–Sep
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Day trips and nearby cities from La Rochelle
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from La Rochelle; times are rough estimates by road.
Long day or overnightNantes
France
122 km≈ 1 h 55 min
Long day or overnightPoitiers
France
124 km≈ 1 h 55 min
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Merignac
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152 km≈ 2 h 25 min
Long day or overnightAngers
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153 km≈ 2 h 25 min
Long day or overnightBordeaux
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153 km≈ 2 h 25 min
Long day or overnightLimoges
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190 km≈ 3 h
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Tours
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196 km≈ 3 h 5 min
Long day or overnightRennes
France
221 km≈ 3 h 25 min
From La Rochelle you can reach Nantes (122 km), Poitiers (124 km), Merignac (152 km), Angers (153 km) and Bordeaux (153 km) in about 1 h 55 min to 2 h 25 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about La Rochelle
The most pleasant months are Jun to Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 10°C in November.
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You can fly into La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.