The Saint-Nicolas Tower is closed until 2 October. The Chaîne and Lanterne towers are open.
Family Tours
Visiting the towers of La Rochelle as a family? Discover all our offers!
Tours and activities
Discover our family activities
Get ready to explore the towers of La Rochelle with your children! There are several options to choose from:
- A booklet-game, suitable for children aged 6 to 12, is available free of charge from the monument reception desk.
- Take part in the guided tours and activities offered by our animators during the vacations. Go to the agenda section.
- To discover the towers while having fun, don't miss "Monument, jeu d'enfant " (in October) and "Contes et Histoires " (in December): unforgettable moments of discovery!
© Centre des monuments nationaux - Sébastien Arnault
Visit tips
Where to eat?
Take advantage of La Rochelle's many restaurants, with or without a view of the towers!
The bar La terrasse de la Chaîne is open from Easter to the end of September. Ideal for a break at the Tour de la Chaîne.
Find out more about our restaurants
Free admission
Admission is free for under 18s. Make the most of it!
Visit conditions
Visit with complete peace of mind!
- Strollers are not allowed on the tour circuit, but you can leave them in a secure place at reception.
- Please take precautions before your visit, as the La Rochelle towers do not have toilets.