Looking for a destination around Ile de Ré with culture, history and heritage, a beach and a port. La Rochelle will meet your criteria while offering you several surprises just 20km from the Sûnelia Interlude campsite in Bois-plage-en-Ré.
The must-sees of La Rochelle
Old Port
You should know that any walk in La Rochelle ends at the ports. The Old Port is the historic port of the city of La Rochelle located 20km from Bois-plage-en-Ré. Hyper center of this medieval town, this marina is a pleasant place between beauty and history.
Closed by the Saint Nicolas tower and the Chaîne tower, it is today made up of three basins, the beaching basin, the yacht basin and the former trawlers basin, intended for the reception of large fishing vessels. pleasure.
Tour of La Rochelle
Once you have reached the old port, during your stay on the Île de Ré, you will have the opportunity to discover the three famous towers of La Rochelle: the Saint-Nicolas, de la Chaîne and de la Lanterne towers. Climb to the top of the Saint-Nicolas tower to discover a breathtaking view of the city. For information, a ticket allows you to visit the three towers, thus offering an enriching and panoramic experience not to be missed during your getaway to the Ile de Ré.
Old City
During your vacation at the Sunelia Interlude campsite, don't miss the opportunity to visit La Grosse Horloge, or more precisely the Clock Tower, located at the start of Quai Duperré. This ancient gate of the medieval wall provides a picturesque transition from the port to the pedestrian streets of the Old Town. Take rue du Palais from the Porte de la Grosse Horloge, as well as rue des Merciers, going from the Hôtel de Ville to the Place du Marché, to discover the two main axes of the shopping district. This authentic experience in the heart of La Rochelle will allow you to explore the history and charm of the old town, adding a cultural touch to your stay on Ile de Ré.
St Nicolas district
The Saint Nicolas district in La Rochelle is an extension of the post-Middle Ages city. A district where many sailors and fishermen, residents of the town of Charente-Maritime or simply passing through, gathered. With its alleys, its bars, its old facades, traces of a wine merchant activity, its shops and its restaurants, today the Saint Nicolas district is one of the liveliest in La Rochelle. A sort of small village within the city between the Old Port and the train station.
Gabut district
Coming from the Old Port, the Gabut is the opening towards the renovated and modern south of La Rochelle, it is the opening towards the Grands Yachts basin, towards the Aquarium, towards the Maritime Museum but also to finish towards the Minimes marina.
Le Gabut is an old fishing district in La Rochelle. It is also here that taggers can give free rein to their imagination.
A visit to La Rochelle, don't miss the following places
Rochelle market
Of course, during your stay on the Ile de Ré, explore the local markets like that of Bois-Plage. Just 20 km away, the La Rochelle market near Place de Verdun is an unmissable stop. Meet local producers, stroll through the lively stands, and discover the 19th century central market halls, an architectural treasure not to be missed. This visit offers you a unique immersion between local products and history, just a few kilometers from our 5-star campsite.
The great wheel
Discover La Rochelle by gaining altitude up to 40m with a 360° panoramic view of the city. Facing the two towers of the old port, enjoy approximately 3 rotations of 6 minutes for 5€. In high season, July/August, the Ferris wheel is open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
La Rochelle Maritime Museum
A stone's throw from the old port, the Maritime Museum invites you to discover the maritime environment in La Rochelle, the port city par excellence. The La Rochelle Maritime Museum is an afloat museum, located in the former trawler basin of the Old Port.
Fort Boyard
Visit Fort Boyard during your getaway in Charente-Maritime. Fort Boyard is at the end of a short boat trip from La Rochelle. Before being a successful game show since 1990, Fort Boyard is above all a military building erected on a rock in the middle of the Antioch sluice, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Visiting Fort Boyard is not possible from the inside, but approaching this major building in the Charente-Maritime department during a cruise is entirely possible. How to visit it? with Croisières Inter-Iles
Automata Museum
Opened to the public in 1984, it took more than 30 years of research to put together this unique collection in France. The Museum of Automata and Scale Models, with its two vast exhibition rooms (over 1800m²), offers more than 300 moving characters: old and contemporary automata, animated display cases, historical scenes, etc. which will delight young and old alike. big.
La Rochelle, with its rich historical heritage, its lively ports, its picturesque neighborhoods and its varied attractions, offers a unique experience combining culture, history and seaside relaxation. A destination not to be missed during your holidays in Bois-Plage-en-Ré to discover the timeless charm of this French port town in Charente Maritime.
