Access to the Port Authority Headquarters
The Port authority headquarters (and the Harbour Master Office) is located 141 boulevard Emile Delmas, in La Rochelle. No access card is needed to access this office.
GPS coordinates : 46°09'37.3"N 1°13'14.1"W
All the Port Authority's departments are located in the Port Authority Headquarters excepted the departments in charge of the maritime access and the maintenance of infrastructure.
The Port Authority Headquarter is also open to the public :
- In the lobby, a model of 26 square metres presents the Port facilities and surrounding areas. Changing exhibits are on display regularly.
- Portable head-mounted virtual reality displays are at your disposal for a virtual tour of the Port.
- Outside, you can get to the public terrace at the second floor with a view over the Port.
Opening hours : From Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:45 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Access to the Port site
The port area is accessible 24/7 only to duly authorized persons and vehicles. Exceptional transport and heavy goods traffic are possible. As part of a policy of connecting with the city, the port is also adapting to soft mobility.
The port area is accessible from the RN237/RN537.
Staff with prior authorisation can access the port 24/7 in accordance with the defined access and control conditions.
Free parking and 24/7 video surveillance
Port area access map
Special tranports
See the map of routes for exceptional transport and road width limits
Port access and security conditions
Safety and security rules, and measures to protect the environment