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The beach of la Concurrence, in La Rochelle

The beach of la Concurrence is a small urban beach of La Rochelle, a stone's throw from the town centre and at the foot of the Tower of the Lanterne. The La Rochelle audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this corner of sand ideal for a pause with the feet in the water, facing the sailing boats entering and leaving the Vieux-Port and the Richelieu lighthouse that closes the horizon.

The urban beach at the foot of the Lanterne

Here we are: how to visit La Rochelle without enjoying the pure air of the beach of la Concurrence, situated only a few metres from the impressive Tower of the Lanterne? Certainly, this small beach does not impress by its size, but it has a precious asset: it allows to put the feet in the water a stone's throw from the town centre, without having to go far. At the bottom of the Promenade du Mail, near the casino, the towers and the Vieux-Port, it is an urban beach quite practical for a refreshing pause during the visit. You admire there the sailing boats that enter and leave the Vieux-Port, in a permanent maritime ballet that makes the charm of the place. It also offers a pretty view over the port of the Minimes, the great marina, and, in the distance, over the Richelieu lighthouse, recognisable by its bright red colour, that closes the horizon. Lined with the Promenade du Mail and very close to the Parc Charruyer, it is part of a pleasant sector of relaxation between town, park and ocean. Suitable for families and occasional bathers, it allows a seaside interlude without leaving the heart of the town. Walk or swim, it is up to you to choose. An urban beach and a window on the ocean, the beach of la Concurrence is a fine stop of the discovery of La Rochelle.

What to see

Here you discover a small urban beach a stone's throw from the town centre and at the foot of the Tower of the Lanterne, at the bottom of the Promenade du Mail, near the casino and the Vieux-Port; you put the feet in the water admiring the sailing boats entering and leaving the port, with a pretty view over the port of the Minimes and, in the distance, the bright red Richelieu lighthouse. The beach of la Concurrence is a window on the ocean in La Rochelle. It is a fine stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The beach of la Concurrence lies in the town centre of La Rochelle, at the bottom of the Promenade du Mail, near the Tower of the Lanterne, the casino and the Parc Charruyer, reachable on foot. It is a public urban beach freely accessible; swimming depends on the tides and is more pleasant in the fine season. It is best to go there in fine weather.

What is particular about the beach of la Concurrence in La Rochelle?

It is a small urban beach a stone's throw from the town centre and at the foot of the Tower of the Lanterne, that allows to put the feet in the water without going far; at the bottom of the Promenade du Mail, near the casino and the Vieux-Port, it offers a pretty view over the sailing boats, the port of the Minimes and, in the distance, the bright red Richelieu lighthouse.

Where is the beach of la Concurrence in La Rochelle?

In the town centre of La Rochelle, at the bottom of the Promenade du Mail, near the Tower of the Lanterne, in France.