La Rochelle Shore Excursions & Day Trips - Cognac, Bordeaux & Green Venice Cruise Excursions
The port of La Rochelle sits on France's Atlantic coast, roughly two hours south of Nantes and two hours north of Bordeaux. It's a primarily commercial and private-sailing port, so very few ocean cruise lines call here - if you're planning a private La Rochelle shore excursion, we recommend reserving well in advance. The town of La Rochelle itself is about 15 minutes from the pier; a tourist board shuttle is sometimes available into town for a small fee, announced by your cruise line the night before or morning of arrival.
Our most popular La Rochelle day trip is France's Green Venice with Wine Tasting, exploring the Poitevin Marsh Nature Park by flat-bottom boat before a local winery visit. For wine lovers, our Wines of Bordeaux tour visits two wineries in the Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux region, and our Savor the Cognac Region tour visits the Remy Martin and Hennessy houses in the historic town of Cognac. All La Rochelle shore excursions from Private Shore Trips include an English-speaking driver-guide, a private vehicle for your group only, and our back-to-ship guarantee. Reserve with a $50 deposit.
