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The Atlas Obscura Guide To La Rochelle

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

Updated April 21, 2025

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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.
This curious cat is especially dear to locals.

La Rochelle, France

La Maison du Chat (The Cat House)

No one knows the story behind the mysterious feline perched on this rooftop.
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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La Rochelle, France

Le Bunker De La Rochelle

Under the streets of La Rochelle, a former wartime bunker holds some surprising secrets.
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Napoleon’s camel in the Musée africain de l’île d’Aix. (Wikimedia Commons)

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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
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