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The Atlas Obscura Guide To La Rochelle

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in La Rochelle, France

Updated June 19, 2024

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The submarine pens in La Rochelle.

La Rochelle, France

Nazi U-Boat Pens, La Pallise

A massive base for the Nazis' most formidable weapon in the Atlantic.
Toussaint Louverture statue in La Rochelle, France

La Rochelle, France

Statue of Toussaint Louverture

This statue by a foremost African sculptor presents the leader in Haiti's independence struggle as a heroic figure contemplating his fledgling nation's constitution.
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Napoleon's camel in the Musée africain de l'île d'Aix. (Wikimedia Commons)

ÃŽle-d'Aix, France

Napoleon's Camel at the Musée africain de l'île d'Aix

Supposed home of the camel ridden by Napoleon during his Egyptian campaign.
10 miles from La Rochelle
A sailboat cruises the perimeter of the fort

Saint-Georges-d'Oléron, France

Fort Boyard

Fighting the British and making game shows for over 150 years.
11 miles from La Rochelle
Oyster vending machine

Ars-en-Ré, France

Oyster Vending Machine

For those late-night mollusk cravings.
16 miles from La Rochelle

Bourcefranc-le-Chapus, France

Fort Louvois

A castle-like sea fort from the 17th century is now a museum to oyster farming.
20 miles from La Rochelle
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