France · LA ROCHELLE & ATLANTIC COAST TOURS
14 tours
This is the shortlist we would hand a friend flying into Paris next month: 14 la rochelle & atlantic coast tours with the price, the running time and the one detail that decides it for most people.
2-hour La Rochelle sunset sail on a 16-meter catamaran, wind-only sailing, sea views, city lights. Water included, bring snacks.
“pretty nice Guys, Professional and we Had a really welcoming good time. real sailing time without engines, would do again and thinking since that, how to get a own catamaran, real freedom. Not too crowded.”
4-hour sailing cruise from La Rochelle to Fort Boyard on a 16 m catamaran, with big sea views, photo time, and crew stories.
“We had booked earlier trip at midday on previous day but this was deferred due to weather. Our trip left dock at 19.30. Conditions were choppy and seating on catamaran is meagre. Do not recall any info called out re islands we passed. Crew handled navigation with skill and good humour, keenness to say a little in English not huge though.”
150-minute La Rochelle catamaran cruise by 16-meter maxi-catamaran. Coast views, bring your own apéritif, and chat with the crew.
“Très chouette, l’équipe très sympathique, j’avais juste imaginé la sortie plus sportive.”
2-hour La Rochelle sailing on a maxi-catamaran, past famous landmarks like Fort Boyard, with crew stories and water included.
“vent et soleil et bonne ambiance. tout ce qu'il fallait pour se sentir bien.😃”
2-hour La Rochelle walking tour with English guide John Mcguiggan, port and tower stops, WWII stories, and local food tips. From $48.39.
“John was a great tour guide who brought the city to life with interesting history and facts. The tour route was a good loop around the less commercial areas of the city and showcased unique elements.”
A Templar-themed treasure hunt in La Rochelle. Solve clue puzzles at your pace with a pirate kit for up to 6 people.
“connaître la culture de la ville tout en s’amusant simplement excellent, énigme ni trop simple ni compliqué, adaptés à tous”
3-hour sailing from La Rochelle on the historic Columbus, past Richelieu tower and lighthouses. Wind, views, and sea stories for $45.
“Super moment en famille . L’histoire du bateau est passionnante et les capitaines et second passionnés !”
Arcachon Bay day trip from Bordeaux. Climb Dune du Pilat, sip white wine at the top, then eat oysters with local wine.
“Suggesting to equip transportation cars and/or vans by amplifier otherwise people sitting in the back can’t hear what’s guide is talking about. Otherwise all went perfectly well”
A 75-minute wooden boat tour in La Rochelle, passing old harbor views, Les Minimes marina, and the Richelieu Tower lighthouse.
“Captain is very Cool & friendly... Eventhough Boat Engine sound was horrible Captain Make his Voice Loud Everyone can Hear his Explainatiins.. Speaker is better Solution or Engine sound have to be Repaired.... nice Trip...”
Small-group trip from Bordeaux to Pyla dune and Arcachon Bay, with an oyster or shrimp lunch and a 19th-century villa tour.
“Ann was our tour guide for the morning - we went and climbed the big sand dune and went to a local oyster village. Ann was a FABULOUS guide, very relaxed and kind and the small group tour format is great. If you have 4-5 days in Bordeaux, its a great tour for something a little different aside from 100 wine tasting!”
2-hour guided Fort Boyard boat trip from La Rochelle Old Port, past Île de Ré and Île d'Oléron. Heated ship, French-English commentary.
“it was self directed. boarded the boat independently. was very interesting and a nice evening. the commentary was in French and English which was good. was a nice way to spend the evening”
A 2-hour English walking tour of La Rochelle, from defiant past and towers to Fort des Dames, Hotel de Ville, plus local food tips.
“Great tour with lots of great info! See the city with different eyes and understand the history that shaped such a unique infrastructure!”
Bordeaux day trip to Dune du Pilat and Arcachon Bay, with fresh oyster tasting, wine, and free time in Arcachon.
“If you want a full day tour with a fun and informative tour guide, than you need to book this tour with Kevin. He was AMAZING! We got picked up from our hotel, driven to the dune, ate oysters and shrimp at a local restaurant, ended the day in Arcachon Bay, and were driven back to our hotel. One of the most memorable tours we had! Highly recommend!”
Climb Dune du Pilat, taste fresh oysters in La Teste-de-Buch, then enjoy Arcachon Bay with a small-group guide, pickup included.
“Our guide Kevin was very good. He slipped seamlessly between English, French and Spanish to accommodate the group and was knowledgable, enthusiastic, witty and charming. The oyster tasting was just great and then he dropped each of his guests where they asked for the day to continue rather than insisting on taking them back to their (easier to reach) hotels”
