La Rochelle
in Charente-Maritime of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
46.167 and -1.150 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 46° 10' 0" and W -1° 8' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
French, Breton, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Occitan
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:49 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/Paris
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:07 am and 7:16 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-41.184 and 175.958 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Homewood
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for France in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to France.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning France. Last Update: 2024-03-18 07:26:14

Delve into La Rochelle

La Rochelle in Charente-Maritime (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with it's 76,810 habitants is a city located in France about 247 mi (or 398 km) south-west of Paris, the country's capital town.

Current time in La Rochelle is now 04:49 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / Paris with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports closer to La Rochelle, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in France is La Rochelle-Île de Ré Airport in a distance of 2 mi (or 4 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in France is Jurisdiction of Saint-Emilion in a distance of 108 mi (or 174 km), South-East. We saw 1 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Rochefort, Fontenay-le-Comte, La Roche-sur-Yon, Saintes and Saint-Jean-d'Angely. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 69%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 41% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Wednesday, 20th of March 2024

16°C (61 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 21st of March 2024

17°C (63 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Friday, 22nd of March 2024

17°C (62 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Novotel La Rochelle Centre

Address
0,5 mi
Avenue de la Porte Neuve
17000 LA ROCHELLE
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


La Monnaie Art & Spa Hotel

Address
0,8 mi
3 Rue De La Monnaie
17000 La Rochelle
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Central Park Hôtel & Spa

Address
0,7 mi
Avenue Jean Guiton 4
17000 La Rochelle
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hôtel Mercure La Rochelle Vieux-Port Sud

Address
0,9 mi
Quai Louis Prunier
17000 LA ROCHELLE
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Best Western Masqhotel

Address
0,8 mi
Rue DE L OUVRAGE A CORNE 17
17000 La ROCHELLE
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Kyriad La Rochelle Centre

Address
0,8 mi
Rue des Sauniers 38
17000 La Rochelle
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 22:00


Le Manoir Citotel

Address
0,6 mi
Avenue du General Leclerc 8
17000 La Rochelle
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Saint Jean d Acre INTER-HOTEL

Address
0,7 mi
4 rue Saint Jean du Perot
17000 La Rochelle
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


ibis La Rochelle Vieux-Port

Address
0,8 mi
Place du Cdt de La Motte Rouge
17000 LA ROCHELLE
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BEST WESTERN LE CHAMPLAIN

Address
0,3 mi
30 RUE RAMBAUD
17000 La ROCHELLE
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Rugby - L'équipe de La Rochelle au TOP 14 !

Published: May 26, 2014
Length: 33:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Web TV Info Charente Maritime

Après avoir battu Agen en finale D2, La Rochelle accède au TOP 14. Fin du match et arrivée des joueurs sur le port de La Rochelle... Une soirée de liesse...


Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2013 - Stop In La Rochelle

Published: November 29, 2013
Length: 07:04 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: clavadosdiving

More than 70000 spectators flooded the city's old port for the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2013 kick-off in France. In a sunny La Rochelle the 29-year-old Russian achieved his premiere...


La Rochelle accueille une compétition d'élagueurs grimpeurs

Published: February 01, 2015
Length: 31:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: FK5® L'arboriste Grimpeur

RNA 2014 à La Rochelle.


HORSEMAN TEAM - LA ROCHELLE / LA JARNE - YANN & SIMON GP140

Published: May 15, 2014
Length: 46:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Simon Horseman

Concours de La Rochelle, la Jarne du 01 au 04 mai 2014 Horseman Team sur le Grand Prix 140 ! Sans fautes pour Yann & Simon !


Célà tv - Accident de voiture sur le port de La Rochelle le 28/12/12

Published: January 03, 2013
Length: 53:53 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Célà tv

Vendredi 28 décembre 2012, au petit matin, une voiture s'est retrouvée dans le port de La Rochelle avec à son bord 2 jeunes adultes dont une est décédée. Accident spectaculaire et rarissime....


ME driving on a Moped in La Rochelle

Published: September 10, 2013
Length: 42:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Poppetpeople

Filming while driving? With ME everything is possible! ME becomes adventurous lately, as one can see in this clip. Poppeteer and Camera: Jeanne. Filmen während des Mopedfahrens?...


Take off La Rochelle airport, France. Flybe Embraer E-195

Published: April 11, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Daisy Brown

Take off La Rochelle airport, France. Flybe.


Moto PERE NOEL 23 /12/ 2012 La Rochelle VERSION COMPLETE

Published: December 24, 2012
Length: 59:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Patrick Larochelle


Marathon de la rochelle 2012

Published: November 27, 2012
Length: 48:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Christian Moreau

Si vous avez courru le marathon de la rochelle le 25 novembre 2012 vous pourrez peut-être vous apercevoir sur la vidéo.... à partir du 14ème km jusqu'à l'arrivée.


Le retour du FRANCE 1 du Musée Maritime de La Rochelle au bassin des chalutiers

Published: January 30, 2015
Length: 51:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NOTRE TRANSAT Thierry-Anton

Un montage sonore mis en image par Radio Notre Transat. Prise des images, du son et montage : Thierry ANTON. Musique originale : Nessim BISMUTH. Merci à Seb POUILLARD - FACE A LA MER ...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Gare de La Rochelle

Gare de La Rochelle is the main railway station serving La Rochelle. The station building, which includes a 45-metre-tall clock tower, was built in 1922 by Pierre Esquié for the CF de l'Etat replacing the older building. The station was renovated by Franck Beck and Luc Mouret in the early 1990s for the arrival of the TGV Atlantique. La Rochelle is linked to Poitiers, Tours, Bordeaux and Paris as well as regional services to other towns in Poitou-Charentes, such as Angoulême and Niort.

Located at 46.1528, -1.14556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Poitou-Charentes, Région Sud-Ouest, Buildings and structures in La Rochelle, TER Poitou-Charentes

La Rochelle Cathedral

La Rochelle Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Louis de la Rochelle) is a Roman Catholic cathedral, and a national monument of France since 1906, located in the town of La Rochelle.

Located at 46.1614, -1.15333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cathedrals in France, Churches in Charente-Maritime, Official historical monuments of France, Buildings and structures in La Rochelle, Visitor attractions in La Rochelle

Roman Catholic Diocese of La Rochelle and Saintes

The Roman Catholic Diocese of La Rochelle and Saintes (Dioecesis Rupellensis-Santonensis) is a diocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic church, in France. The diocese comprises the département of Charente-Maritime. Suffragan to the archdiocese of Bordeaux, the episcopal see is La Rochelle Cathedral. Saintes Cathedral is Co-Cathedral of the diocese. The diocese of Maillezais was transferred on 7 May 1648, to La Rochelle.

Located at 46.1561, -1.15556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roman Catholic dioceses in France

Canal de Marans à la Rochelle

The Canal de Marans à la Rochelle, also called Canal de Marans, Canal de Rompsay or Canal de La Rochelle depending on the location, is a French canal in the Charente-Maritime department connecting the city of La Rochelle with the town of Marans. It also connects the river of the Sèvre Niortaise to the harbour at La Rochelle. The canal goes through the communes of Dompierre-sur-Mer, Andilly and Sainte-Soulle. It is 24.6 km long, with 4 locks, and has a total denivellation of 1.7 m.

Located at 46.15, -1.13333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Canals in France, Buildings and structures in Charente-Maritime, Visitor attractions in Poitou-Charentes, Transport in Poitou-Charentes

Jardin des plantes de La Rochelle

The Jardin des plantes de La Rochelle is a small botanical garden located behind the natural history museum at 28 rue Albert Ier, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France. It is open daily without charge. The garden was formerly owned by the Jesuits. In 1808 it became a municipal botanical garden as extension of the former Hôtel Jouin de la Tremblaye, but was quickly turned into a park.

Located at 46.1651, -1.1505 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gardens in Charente-Maritime, Botanical gardens in France, Visitor attractions in La Rochelle

Vauclair castle

Vauclair castle, also Vauclerc castle was a castle built in La Rochelle, by Henry II of England in the 12th century. The castle was located in the area defined by the current Place de Verdun (formally called Place du Chateau). It was incorporated in the fortifications of the city built by William X of Aquitaine, father of Alienor of Aquitaine, in 1130. The castle consisted in four large towers connected by high walls.

Located at 46.1625, -1.15361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Poitou-Charentes, Buildings and structures in La Rochelle, Ruins in Poitou-Charentes

Orbigny-Bernon Museum

The Orbigny-Bernon Museum is a history museum in the French city of La Rochelle. It was founded in 1917, and contains collections relating to the history of La Rochelle, as well as an important collection of porcelains of the city. A floor is also dedicated to Far Eastern art, with the collection of the French diplomat Baron Charles de Chassiron.

Located at 46.1608, -1.15528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in La Rochelle, Archaeological museums in France, 1917 establishments in France, Museums established in 1917, Ceramics museums in France

Muséum d'histoire naturelle de La Rochelle

The Muséum d'histoire naturelle de La Rochelle is a natural history museum in the city of La Rochelle, France. The museum, reopened after a major renovation in 2007, displays about 10,000 artifacts from naturalists and ethnographers since the 18th century.

Located at 46.1648, -1.1511 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Museums in La Rochelle, Natural history museums in France

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La Rochelle: Port de Plaisance, La Rochelle (source)

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La Rochelle: Panoramique HD, La Rochelle (source)

capture of the webcam La Rochelle: Les Tours

La Rochelle: Les Tours, La Rochelle (source)

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La Rochelle: Panoramique temps réel, La Rochelle (source)

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