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Old Port of La Rochelle – View of the old port loop from Excelia - La Sole

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Old Port of La Rochelle – View of the old port loop from Excelia - La Sole

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Old Port of La Rochelle – View of the old port loop from Excelia - La Sole

03:03

11.9km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel marin de l'Estuaire de la Gironde et de la Mer des Pertuis

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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2.39 km

Plage des Minimes

Beach

2

4.80 km

Globe of the Francophonie

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The Globe de la Francophonie is a sculpture on the left bank in La Rochelle.

On this globe, each French-speaking country is represented by a village and the oceans are hollowed out.

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3

4.94 km

Passeur Ferry at Quai de la Médiathèque, La Rochelle

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A 100% electric ferry very environmentally friendly

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4

5.24 km

Saint-Nicolas Tower

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The Tour Saint-Nicolas was built in the 14th century to protect La Rochelle.

Between the 16th and 18th centuries, this tower was also used as a prison.

Today, you can …

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5

5.41 km

Old Port of La Rochelle

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It's just beautiful here!

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6

5.59 km

View of the old port

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excellent passage in your hike

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7

5.93 km

Picturesque alleyways and squares

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8

6.31 km

Great Clock Gate

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beautiful monument

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9

7.22 km

View of the three towers

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beautiful viewpoint

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B

11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.78 km

766 m

758 m

592 m

Surfaces

4.94 km

4.30 km

2.57 km

< 100 m

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