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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in La Rochelle

7 stays · 5 aparthotels and 2 serviced apartments

Aparthotels and serviced apartments in La Rochelle are found on the Atlantic coast, around an old harbour and a bay with islands. Wikivoyage describes La Rochelle as a city in Charente-Maritime with an old town and harbour, often called the white city for its limestone buildings. For a short explanation of the format, see what is an aparthotel.

7 stays

Where to stay in La Rochelle

Old town and Vieux Port

  • walking

Wikivoyage calls the old town and harbour the highlight of La Rochelle, and says walking is the best choice around them. The tourist office is on the quay about 500 m north-west of the railway station, according to Wikivoyage, and Place de Verdun, by the cathedral in the old town, is where some long-distance and most local bus services stop.

Stays in or near Old town and Vieux Port

Station area

  • rail connections
  • bus links

Wikivoyage places La Rochelle Ville station 500 m south of the old town centre, near the aquarium and the Maritime Museum. Bus services to Île de Ré leave from the Jean Moulin bus station on the south side of the railway station, reached by footbridge.

Stays in or near Station area

Les Minimes

  • marina
  • beach

Wikivoyage describes Les Minimes as a tract of reclaimed land just south of the old harbour. It lists Port des Minimes as one of the biggest pleasure boat marinas in Europe and Plage des Minimes as one of two beaches within the city. A ferry crosses from the Vieux Port to Port des Minimes.

Stays in or near Les Minimes

Plage de la Concurrence

  • beach

Wikivoyage names Plage de la Concurrence and Plage des Minimes as two beaches within the city, on the north and south sides of the harbour estuary respectively. It adds that many more beaches lie further afield, with those on Île de Ré particularly recommended.

Stays in or near Plage de la Concurrence

Getting around La Rochelle

La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport is about 5 km west of the city, at the east end of the bridge to Île de Ré, according to Wikivoyage. The airport's own site lists direct flights to a range of destinations, some through the year and some only in part of the year. Wikivoyage says TGV trains run from Paris Montparnasse via Poitiers and Niort and take about three hours.

Yélo is the local public transport network. Its official site lists city buses, self-service bikes, an on-demand service, car sharing, a Passeur and Bus de mer water service and a town-centre shuttle. Wikivoyage says buses to Île de Ré leave from near the train station. The tourist office offers the La Rochelle Océan Pass, which it describes as a city pass covering buses, the bus de mer, the passeur, TER trains and regional coaches.

Living in La Rochelle for longer

Wikivoyage places the station 500 m south of the old town centre, and Les Minimes on reclaimed land just south of the old harbour. It says Yélo's bike service needs registration at the kiosk in Place de Verdun and that its short-term rentals may not be taken to Île de Ré.

Wikivoyage lists a theatre a block back from the quay, cinemas in the old town and at Les Minimes, and a golf course 10 km north of town at Marsilly. See the long-stay accommodation checklist for what to compare.

When to visit La Rochelle

Wikipedia describes La Rochelle as having an oceanic climate. It says the Gulf Stream keeps the weather mild all year, that summers are relatively warm, dry and sunny, and that winters are mild and wet, and it notes that sunshine is the highest in Western France.

Wikivoyage lists the Film Festival in June and July, the Francofolies pop and rock festival in July, the TV Drama Festival in September and the La Rochelle Jazz Festival in October. The festival organisers' own sites confirm the film festival (late June to early July) and the Francofolies (July).

Wikivoyage says the historic port and town centre were preserved because modern shipping moved west to La Pallice, with other development on reclaimed land at Les Minimes just to the south. This page compares four areas, covers rail, bus, ferry and airport links, and explains the oceanic climate. Wikivoyage lists direct trains from Bordeaux and Nantes, which have their own pages at Bordeaux and Nantes, and the France hub covers the country.

Long-stay tips for La Rochelle

Of the 7 properties here, 3 include some form of housekeeping. Each property page has a facts box, so you can compare apartments before you book.

1 property lists a full kitchen and 6 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 20 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Aparthotel brands in La Rochelle

Several aparthotel brands operate here, including Séjours & Affaires (1) and Appart'City (1).

Other cities in France

Planning a longer trip? See aparthotels in Paris, Marseille, Toulouse, Lyon, Bordeaux, Nice, Nantes and Cannes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in La Rochelle?

Wikivoyage calls the old town and harbour the highlight of La Rochelle and says walking is the best way to get around them. The station is 500 m south of the old town centre, and Les Minimes is the marina and beach district.

How do I get from La Rochelle airport to the centre?

The airport is about 5 km west of the city, according to Wikivoyage. The Yélo network is the local bus operator, and Wikivoyage says taxis wait outside the terminal.

How long does the train from Paris to La Rochelle take?

Wikivoyage puts the TGV journey from Paris Montparnasse via Poitiers and Niort at about three hours.

Are there beaches in La Rochelle?

Yes. Wikivoyage lists Plage de la Concurrence and Plage des Minimes within the city, and recommends the beaches on Île de Ré.

How many aparthotels are there in La Rochelle?

We currently list 7 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in La Rochelle.

Do aparthotels in La Rochelle have kitchens?

7 of the 7 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotel brands operate in La Rochelle?

Séjours & Affaires and Appart'City.

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