Starting from Place de Verdun, where you can leave your vehicle, head towards its south-east corner, towards the cathedral. Turn left into Rue Gargoulleau. This will take you to the covered market (1), which you can either walk around or cross. Once on the other side, walk along Rue des 3 Fuseaux, which will take you to a large building. Walk along it and turn right at the corner. These are actually two almost identical buildings, known as Carré Amelot (2).
You are now on Rue Villeneuve, heading towards the canal. Once you reach the quays, turn right to walk along the canal until you reach St Sauveur Church. At this point, leave the quays and head into the pedestrian streets on your right. First, take Rue St Sauveur, then at a small square (3), continue in almost the same direction along Rue du Temple. These are two very commercial streets.
At the end of Rue du Temple, you will come to a statue in a small square. Turn left to pass under the gate with the large clock.
You will arrive at the old port. Stay on the quays to reach the ramparts towards the Tour de la Chaîne (4). The ramparts overlook a large car park and allow you to reach the Tour de la Lanterne, go around it and take the small Rue des Deux Moulins, still along the ramparts. Go under a gate to pass by the two mills, then turn left to reach La Concurrence beach.
Walk along the beach and, on the other side, return to the road. There is a very large alley on your left. Head towards the small park with ducks and birds. Take a short walk around and continue along the Notre alley, where you will see deer, donkeys and ponies as well as peacocks.
At the road, turn right to cross the stream, then cross the road to take another path in the park. Follow it until you reach a street, then turn right to cross a bridge and a city gate.
At the intersection, turn left onto Rue St Come, which branches off to the right, then turn right onto Rue Aufredy. Reach Place de Verdun by walking alongside the cathedral along Rue Pernelle.
Stroll through La Rochelle
A very pleasant stroll through the streets of La Rochelle will allow you to discover the old town and all its charms.
Details
-
Activity: Walking -
Distance: 3.66 km -
Average duration: 1h 05 -
Difficulty: Easy -
-
Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 7 m -
Descent: - 7 m -
-
Highest point: 9 m -
Lowest point: 1 m
-
Country:
France
-
District:
La Rochelle (17000) -
Start/End: N 46.162109° / W 1.1531° -
IGN map(s): Ref. 1329ET -
Hour-by-hour weather
Photos
Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 8 m
- 1 : km 0.31 - alt. 6 m - Covered market
- 2 : km 0.69 - alt. 4 m - Carré Amelot
- 3 : km 1.16 - alt. 6 m
- 4 : km 1.66 - alt. 5 m - Tour de la Chaîne
- S/E : km 3.66 - alt. 8 m
Notes
This short tour can be completed in less than an hour, but there are several places worth stopping at.
Worth a visit
(4) The towers of La Rochelle are open to visitors.
(3) There are many shops in the pedestrian streets, as well as restaurants and bars.
Reviews and comments
4.6 / 5
4.4 / 5
4.6 / 5
Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Jul 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
A superb tour through a beautiful city with such an eventful and happy past..
Danielle and Raymond..
Machine-translated
Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
A lovely visit to La Rochelle with this pleasant little walk. We weren't alone, but it was still very enjoyable.
Machine-translated
Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Apr 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
A pleasant walk to explore the town. The walk through the animal park is very interesting and enjoyable.
Machine-translated
Overall rating : 4 / 5
Date of your route : Jan 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
At this time of year, it is not crowded
Machine-translated
Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Jan 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
very pleasant stroll through a pretty town
Machine-translated
Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
Lovely walk. We took a few detours before finding the perfect route.
Thank you for this wonderful glimpse of a beautiful city.
Machine-translated
Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : May 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
Perfect!
Machine-translated
Overall rating : 4 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 26, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes
Hello, I haven't done it yet, but I would like to know if it is signposted?
Machine-translated
Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Jun 22, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
A pleasant walk that gives a fairly broad overview of the city
Machine-translated
Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Jan 05, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
A lovely walk around the town to get to know the area
Machine-translated
Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Jul 04, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
A great tour for a first visit to La Rochelle.
I recommend a detour to the unique Gabut neighbourhood to be in the heart of the Old Port, and a visit to the Lanterne Tower for a magnificent panoramic view of the city.
Machine-translated
Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Jun 30, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
A lovely walk, highly recommended
Machine-translated
Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : May 08, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
A route that allows you to discover LA ROCHELLE by seeing the main sights. As the person who recorded it points out, it is a good idea to stop at a few places and then stroll around the shops.
Machine-translated
Other walks in the area
In the footsteps of Georges Simenon in La Rochelle
Visorando member 
6.66 km
+6 m
-7 m
1h 55
Easy
Departure from La Rochelle (Charente-Maritime)
Encan - Chef de Baie
Association / Club / Walk leader 12.66 km
+9 m
-9 m
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Rochelle (Charente-Maritime)
Aytré Beach - Les Minimes
Association / Club / Walk leader 
10.68 km
+7 m
-7 m
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Aytré (Charente-Maritime)
Chemin de Pampin
Association / Club / Walk leader 
9.85 km
+20 m
-13 m
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Rochelle (Charente-Maritime)
From the Ile de Ré bridge to Nieul-sur-Mer
Visorando member 
16.42 km
+41 m
-32 m
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Rochelle (Charente-Maritime)
Pointe du Chay and Pointe de la Belette
Visorando member 
3.84 km
+9 m
-9 m
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Angoulins (Charente-Maritime)
Route along the coast and through the forest from Rivedoux-Plage to La Flotte-en-Ré.
Visorando member 
17.26 km
+10 m
-10 m
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Rivedoux-Plage (Charente-Maritime)
For more walks, use our search engine .
The GPS track and description are the property of this route's author. Please do not copy them without permission.
