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A Day Trip to La Rochelle from Île de Ré


Discover all the great surprises La Rochelle in Charente-Maritime has in store for you before you arrive at your campsite on the ile de Ré! With gastronomic trips, cultural outings, strolls along the quays or immersions in the sea, La Rochelle reveals itself at its best, with wonderful camping vacation memories to be made!

La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime

Discover La Rochelle, 30km from our campsite on the Ile de Ré

If there’s one destination you can’t miss on your vacation in Charente-Maritime, it’s the Île de Ré. And La Rochelle is just across the road, on the edge of the ocean. Discover a remarkable thousand-year-old heritage, where castles, half-timbered houses and elegant white stone facades fill every view. A stroll along the Old Port, flanked by the famous Saint-Nicolas and La Chaîne towers, is the ideal way to soak up all the beauty of this fabulous place and take a deep breath of sea air!

While your vacation in Charente-Maritime invites you to explore its most beautiful landscapes, your campsite in La Rochelle offers you the chance to relax and enjoy leisure activities under the Aquitaine sun. Book your stay in a tent, RV, or mobile home, then settle in comfortably and enjoy the laid-back campsite lifestyle! From the water park to tournaments on the multisport field or pétanque courts, to exploring by bike—every day is a new adventure at La Tour des Prises Campsite!

Visit La Rochelle with your family

With its promenade along the Old Port, pretty cobbled streets, cultural visits and ice cream parlors, La Rochelle is a really great place to explore with the whole family. But the activity every child loves is undoubtedly a visit to the famous Aquarium de La Rochelle, considered by many to be one of the best in France!
Your stay offers the perfect opportunity to explore the world’s oceans! Discover the impressive dance of the jellyfish in the glass tunnel, give Touloulou’s land crab a high-five, or take the whole family on an adventure deep into the rainforest. A visit that will leave you with a wealth of fabulous memories from your campsite vacation near La Rochelle!

Romantic getaway La Rochelle

Let La Rochelle captivate you with its irresistible charm, the sound of its waves and the pleasure of its local specialities. In summer, when the sun is at its peak, head to the Minimes marina for a pleasant stroll along the shore or simply enjoy a swim on the beach opposite the lighthouse, which fully deserves its name of “Le Bout du Monde”.
Then stop off at Châtelaillon-Plage, a popular seaside resort on the Charente coast. Watch the sun set over Ile d’Aix and Fort Boyard: a magical spectacle to experience together!

Pierre Schmitz

About the author

Pierre Schmitz

Born and raised at Camping La Tour des Prises and a wingfoil rider, Pierre shares the Île de Ré he has always known: beaches, watersports spots and authentic hidden corners.

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