Everything you need for a successful stay
With the La Rochelle Ocean Pass 72h, extend your discovery and savour every moment! This smart and comprehensive city pass gives you access to more than 40 sites and activities, as well as all public and regional transport, so you can explore La Rochelle and Charente-Maritime without a car.
Enjoy all-inclusive, simplified access to:
- Iconic cruises: Fort Boyard, Île de Ré or catamaran tours...
- Historical sites and museums: Tours of La Rochelle, Maritime Museum, New World Museum, La Rochelle Bunker, Château de Buzay...
- Guided tours and leisure activities
- Exclusive discounts on other tours and experiences.
LIST OF SITES INCLUDED
Free and unlimited transport throughout the region: Buses, Yélo ferry and sea bus, Nouvelle-Aquitaine regional express train to Rochefort, Saintes and Niort, and regional coaches to Île de Ré, Oléron, Royan, Surgères, Marans and Courçon.
GETTING AROUND WITH THE LA ROCHELLE OCEAN PASS
A real passport to freedom, allowing you to discover the best of Charente-Maritime without any constraints.
Why choose the 72-hour pass?
- The right balance: 3 days is ideal for combining the must-see attractions of La Rochelle with 1 or 2 day trips.
- Guaranteed savings: save over £20 on average on your visits.
- Absolute simplicity: a single ticket in the form of a QR code, with all your journeys on your mobile phone.
- Total flexibility: valid for 1 year from purchase, activated upon first use.
- Unlimited mobility: travel freely by bus, coach or train, with no additional tickets required.
How does it work?
- Choose the duration: 72-hour pass.
- Download the ‘La Rochelle Océan Pass’ mobile app (free on iOS and Android) and link your pass number.
- Show your QR code at the entrance to the sites and validate your transport from the mobile app.
Tip: you can purchase your pass in advance or give it as a gift!
Good to know
- The pass is valid for 72 hours from first use and for one year from the date of purchase.
- Access limited to one entry per site included.
- TGV trains, Intercités trains and Yélo self-service bicycles are not included.
- Reservations: required for certain services (e.g. guided tours, cruises, etc.) depending on partner availability.
- Access to certain activities is limited to one choice from the following options: 1 sea cruise of your choice; 1 guided tour of La Rochelle of your choice; 1 guided tour of Saintes of your choice; 1 boat trip in the Marais Poitevin of your choice.
- Before you leave, check the timetables and availability of partners.
⚠️ Outside the summer season, some attractions may adjust their opening hours and days. We recommend checking the attractions’ opening times before your visit.
For a stay between November and January, we recommend the La Rochelle Océan Pass 72h WINTER, which includes a seasonal offer and a discounted price.
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