Places worth the detour in La Rochelle
18 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of La Rochelle, France, across 5 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (8). Best known: La Rochelle Cathedral. 18 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 18, ranked 18
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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1.La Rochelle Cathedral
Sacred sites · 18th century · Hidden gem
Cathedral located in Charente-Maritime, in France
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4.Notre-Dame-de-Ré abbey
Sacred sites · 12th century · Hidden gem
Abbey located in Charente-Maritime, in France
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5.Lighthouse at the End of the World
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Lighthouse in Charente-Maritime, France
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11.Tour de la Lanterne
Built landmarks · 15th century · Hidden gem
Lighthouse in Charente-Maritime, France
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12.Sablanceau and Redoute of Rivedoux
Built landmarks · 17th century · Hidden gem
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15.Musée du Nouveau Monde
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
History museum devoted to relations between La Rochelle and the Americas, housed in the Hôtel Fleuriau
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16.Muséum d'Histoire naturelle de La Rochelle
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Natural history museum in La Rochelle, France
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17.Jardin des plantes de La Rochelle
Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Hidden gem
Garden in France
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18.Casino of Châtelaillon-Plage
Fun & leisure · 19th century · Hidden gem
Casino in Châtelaillon-Plage, France
