ROCK TOWERS
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An old tower facing the Atlantic, used as both arsenal and prison, with the Tour de la Chaîne opposite.
Facing the Atlantic, these stone fortresses are the emblem of the city and have watched over the Old Port for centuries. Built in the 14th century, the Tour Saint-Nicolas served as both arsenal and prison. Weakened and closed to the public, it has had to undergo several phases of work in order to be stabilized. Facing it is the smaller Tour de la Chaîne. It owes its name to the chain that closed the harbor passage. The other tower is located near the parapet walk. Carefully renovated, it stands out for its bright color and spire.
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Les escaliers sont étroits et montent en colimaçon jusqu'au tourelles tout en haut. Il faut donc avoir une bonne forme physique si on veut profiter pleinement de la visite. Par contre, la vue est superbe là-haut!
La visite des tours s'impose et si c'est votre première visite à La Rochelle, nous vous recommandons la montée au sommet de la tour Saint-Nicolas, c'est le meilleur moyen pour visualiser la ville de la Rochelle
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Petite frustration : ne pas profiter de l'acoustique au dernier niveau faute de moyen financier de l'État. Dommage pour l'artiste