Towers of La Rochelle Ticket

What to expect

In the Old Port of La Rochelle, in the French region of Poitou-Charentes, you will see three magnificent medieval towers. These represented the gateway to the old city and controlled the transit of merchant ships. Saint Nicholas, the Lantern, and the Chaîne are the 14th-century watchtowers that were built as a defense for the city.

With this ticket, you will have access to the Lantern tower, the tallest of the three, and the only medieval lighthouse left on the Atlantic coast. You will also enjoy entry to Saint Nicolas and Chaîne tower, which were used to monitor the movements of ships. You will hear all about how these two watchtowers were linked by a chain.

Timetables

• From October to March: the towers open every day from 10 am to 1 pm and from 2:15 pm to 5.30 pm. They are closed on the first Monday of every month. On 24th and 31st December last entry will be at 4 pm.
• From April to June and in September: they are open every day from 10 am to 1 pm and from 2:15 pm to 6 pm. They are closed on the first Monday of every month.

July and August: They are open every day from 10 am to 1 pm and 2:15 pm to 6:30 pm.

Please bear in mind that the last admission is 45 minutes before closing.

Temporary closure

The Chaine watchtower will be closed from 10th - 24th March 2020. The other towers will remain open. 

Covid-19 Measures

All of our providers comply with local legislation and applicable health recommendations regarding protective material and safety to help avoid the spread of Covid-19.