La Rochelle Towers Tickets
About this activity
Smartphone tickets accepted
Experience Highlights
Access the impressive Towers of La Rochelle with these tickets and learn all about the historical remains of the ancient fortifications that guarded the city over the centuries. Three of them are still standing and have been listed as Historical Monuments since 1879.
You can visit the Tower of the Chains, which owes its name to the chain that closed the entrance to the port and joined it to the Tower of San Nicolás, which you can also visit. You can complete this trio with access to the Lanterne Tower, whose origins date back to the 12th century. Thanks to the information leaflets, you won't miss a single detail and you'll be able to immerse yourself even more in its fascinating history and architecture.
- Visit the impressive Towers of La Rochelle, listed as a Historic Monument since 1879.
- Visit the Chain Tower, the Saint Nicolas Tower and the Lanterne Tower, the three remaining towers of the various buildings that once protected the city.
- Immerse yourself even more in its fascinating history and architecture thanks to the information brochures .
What’s included
- Entrance to the Chain Tower
- Entrance to the Tower of St. Nicholas
- Entrance to the Lanterne Tower
- Information leaflet on the towers
Step by Step
Step into a unique experience with these tickets to the impressive Towers of La Rochelle, a monumental ensemble that has protected this French coastal city for almost a thousand years.
They are the historic remains of the ancient fortifications that guarded the city over the centuries, bravely facing enemies. Three of these towers still stand as witnesses to history, and since 1879 have been listed as Historic Monuments.
The Torre de las Cadenas, the first of them, owes its name to the chain that joined it to another tower, closing the entrance to the port. From its captaincy, port activities were supervised and rights of way were collected.
The Tower of San Nicolás is another jewel of the fortification. Legend has it that it was erected by the fairy Melusina, who, while transporting stones from a collapsed castle, dropped some of them, giving rise to this imposing structure. For centuries, it played a crucial role in the city' s coastal defence.
The Lanterne Tower, whose origins date back to the 12th century, completes this trio of wonders. It initially housed the "Shipbreaker of Ships", then served as a lighthouse guide for sailors, and later functioned as a prison. Your visit to these historic towers will be enriched by informative brochures that will further immerse you in their fascinating history and architecture.
