18th century mansion with period furniture, still the home of its builder's family. The park and outbuildings are open April-Oct but you can only see inside by guided tour in July and August.
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You need two hours to see all the multiple habitats and 82 aquariums. Ample signage in English, you don't need to pay extra for the audioguide.
Land-side maritime museum plus eight 20th century ships moored in the Bassin des Chalutiers. Jan-March the ships can only be seen by guided tour.
Grand collection of mechanical toys and scale models.
Bunker built during the German occupation 1941-45 and now a fascinating museum of that period.
Housed in the 18th century Fleuriau Hotel, this depicts La Rochelle's relationship with the Americas, especially Maritime Canada and the French Caribbean.
Old-style museum with stuffed animals from many lands. Several rooms are closed for renovation hence the reduced admission fee.