La grande roue - La Rochelle, Ferris wheel in the historic port of La Rochelle, France.
The 40-meter high observation wheel provides a complete view of La Rochelle's port, the Atlantic Ocean, and the distant islands of Ré and Fort Boyard.
The wheel, established in 2011, stands as a modern addition to La Rochelle's centuries-old maritime port, known for its medieval defensive towers.
The observation wheel represents a transformation in La Rochelle's entertainment offerings, connecting traditional maritime heritage with contemporary leisure activities.
Visitors can ride the wheel Monday through Friday from 13:00 to 19:00 and weekends from 10:00 to 19:00, with extended summer hours until 23:00.
A designated cabin accommodates wheelchair users and their companions, allowing all visitors to experience panoramic views of the city and coastline.
Location: La Rochelle
Inception: January 1, 2011
Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant
Address: Pl. du Commandant de la Motte Rouge, 17000 La Rochelle, France 17000 La Rochelle 17000 La Rochelle
Opening Hours: Lundi-Vendredi 13:00-19:00; Samedi-Dimanche 10:00-19:00
Phone: +33609555736
Email: contact@lagranderoue-larochelle.fr
Website: https://lagranderoue-larochelle.fr
GPS coordinates: 46.15541,-1.14911
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:03
The region around La Rochelle offers numerous ideas for family outings, including the Aquarium with its 12,000 marine animals, the medieval Towers, and Fort Boyard. The area features several museums, such as the Maritime Museum and the New World Museum, as well as beaches and islands like Ré and Oléron. Visitors can explore the Old Port, natural parks, local product markets, and historical monuments like the Grosse Horloge and Saint-Louis Cathedral.
Aquarium de La Rochelle
262 m
Tour Saint-Nicolas
338 m
Gare de La Rochelle
401 m
Vieux-Port de La Rochelle
350 m
Hôtel de Ville de La Rochelle
494 m
Tour de la Chaîne
405 m
Grosse Horloge
464 m
Église Saint-Sauveur de La Rochelle
370 m
La Coursive/Scène Nationale La Rochelle
493 m
La Rochelle rear range light
172 m
Temple protestant de La Rochelle
467 m
Porte Maubec, La Rochelle
468 m
Musée protestant
468 m
Église des Carmes
436 m
Bastion du Gabut
328 m
Cloître des Dames Blanches
486 m
Maison, 8 rue des Merciers
498 m
Maison Pillaud
490 m
Maison Léon
444 m
Musée du flacon à parfum
475 m
Admiral Duperré
420 m
Memorial to the Soldiers and Sailors of Charente-Inférieure
253 m
Maison, 1 rue Chef-de-Ville (La Rochelle)
493 m
La Rochelle front range light
251 m
Maison, 4 rue des Merciers
487 m
Maison, 6 rue du Port
409 m
Fortifications maritimes de La Rochelle
471 m
Maisons, 25 rue Bletterie
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