Towers of La Rochelle Ticket

If you're visiting La Rochelle, a trip to its medieval towers is essential.

What to expect

In the Old Port of La Rochelle, you will see three medieval towers: Saint Nicholas, the Lantern, and Chaîne, built in the 14th century to defend the city and control ship transit.

With this ticket, you will access the Lantern tower, the tallest and only medieval lighthouse on the Atlantic coast, as well as the Saint Nicolas and Chaîne towers, which were used to monitor ships. You will learn how these towers were interconnected by a chain.

Opening Hours

April 1st to September 30th 2024: 10 am to 1 pm and 2:15 pm to 6:30 pmOctober 1st to March 31st 2025: 10 am to 1 pm and 2:15 pm to 5:30 pmApril 1st to June 30th 2025: 10 am to 1 pm and 2:15 pm to 6:30 pm (closed first Monday of each month in the morning)July 1st to August 31st 2025: 10 am to 6:30 pmSeptember 1st to September 30th 2025: 10 am to 1 pm and 2:15 pm to 6:30 pm (closed first Monday of each month in the morning)

Please note that the towers will be closed on the first Monday of each month from September to June.

Special Opening Hours

On December 24th and 31st, 2024, the towers will close at 4 pm.

Final admission is 45 minutes before closing. These times are flexible and subject to change.

Free Admission

Free admission is available for:

Young people from the EU aged 18 to 25.Children under 18, regardless of nationality.

Entry is free on the first Sunday of the month from January to March and November to December, and on the 3rd weekend in September.

To obtain free admission, visit the ticket office with a certifying document.

Partial Closure

Due to technical reasons, the tower of San Nicolas will remain closed until further notice.