Relax after your day of work
Renowned for its pleasant way of life, its salty sea air, plus its lively quaysides, La Rochelle and its Vieux Port (Old Port) sparkle with a festive and cultural atmosphere like no other. Close to our hotels at the very heart of town, enjoy the wonderful way of life that La Rochelle has to offer.
- Bars
La Rochelle has an active nightlife and boasts numerous bars with a range of atmospheres to meet everyone’s needs.
During the summer, enjoy the guinguette that opens its doors, and moreover its terrace in the neighbourhood of Le Gabut near the Vieux Port.
- Restaurants
A selection of 70 restaurants located in the city centre, particularly in the Vieux Port in the old town or along Rue Saint-Jean du Pérot, are sure to please even the most discerning.
Indulge in local dishes built around fish, mussels and crustaceans. There’s everything, from the small bistro on the corner to Christopher Coutanceau's Michelin 3-star restaurant.
- Performing arts centres
La Rochelle is a town playing host to a rich variety of shows and concerts.
The 3;000 m² La Sirène has a programme dedicated to contemporary music.
Meanwhile, La Coursive (one of France’s national theatres) boasts three auditoriums, including one that can host up to 997 people, with more than 70 plays, ballets and concerts staged each season.
- Theatre
La Comédie, L’Azile, L’Entrepôt
- Cinema
Méga CGR – Multiplex with 12 screens and 2,277 seats
Le Dragon
- Shopping
Take a stroll and discover the numerous boutiques housed under the arcades or along the cobbled streets of the old town.
- Casino
The Casino Barrière is located on the Avenue du Mail with a view of the sea and the pleasure port.
