Contact Hôtel La Tour de Nesle and plan your arrival in the heart of La Rochelle’s Old Port. Ideally located across from the historic towers and just minutes from the ocean, our hotel is easily accessible by car, train, or from La Rochelle airport. Find all the practical information here for a smooth stay on the Atlantic coast.
HOW TO REACH THE HOTEL BY CAR
To make your arrival at the hôtel La Tour de Nesle as smooth as possible, please find the information below:
The access bollard located on Quai Valin, near the Ferris wheel, is automatically lowered every day from 11:00 AM to 2:30 AM.
Outside of these hours, no need to worry, we can open the bollard remotely to allow you to drive up to the hotel.
Simply call us at +33 (0)5 46 41 05 86 when you arrive in front of the bollard.
Once the bollard is lowered, follow Quai Valin towards the Old Port, then turn right; the hotel is just a few minutes away.
WHERE TO PARK?
Due to our prime location on the Old Port in the heart of La Rochelle, the hotel does not have private parking.
However, we offer luggage storage—feel free to leave your bags with us while you find parking.
Paid Options
Outdoor:
• In nearby streets (paid parking from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday)
• Vieux-Port Ouest parking lot (open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.), a 20-minute walk from the hotel
• Encan 1 and Encan 2 parking lots (open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.), less than 15 minutes from the hotel at Place B. Moitessier
Underground:
• Vieux-Port Sud parking lot, an 8-minute walk from the hotel, Avenue de Colmar
• Verdun parking lot, a 10-minute walk from the hotel, Place de Verdun
You can also find prices for all parking lots in La Rochelle at this link: Parkopedia
Free Options
Five park-and-ride lots on the outskirts of the city center (Simone Veil, Greffières, Vieljeux, Beaulieu, St Rogatien) offer free parking. You can complete your journey to the city center by bus, bike, or on foot.
Find all the details for getting to La Rochelle city center here: Yelo Park-and-Ride
