The port area and its facilities are subject to permanent security measures, in application of the ISPS Code (International Ship and Port Security), as well as French national security and defence.
What do I need to know before entering the port area and terminals ?
How do I access the port and terminals ?
Application for an access permit
You can apply for an access permit online via a dedicated platform
En savoir plus >Issuance of an access permit
Access permits are issued 24/7 at the reception desk at the main entrance.
En savoir plus >Useful information
"Vigipirate" (French anti-terrorist alert system)
On 24 March 2024, the Vigipirate alert level was raised to the highest possible level, Urgence Attentat (definite threat / prevent major attack), following national events as well as international events and contexts.
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Drone flight request
In accordance with the Decree of 3 December 2020 on the use of airspace by unmanned aircraft, recreational drone flights are strictly prohibited in the port area. Drone flights for professional use are possible under certain conditions.
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Group visits
All year round, the City of La Rochelle and Port Atlantique La Rochelle offer bus tours of the port facilities. Tours of the Port are also organised for school groups, led by a guide from La Rochelle Tourist Office. Professionals are invited to contact the Union Maritime.
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ZAR authorisation request
Access to certain terminals classified as "Restricted Access Areas" (ZAR) requires additional authorisation (passenger terminals and petroleum products terminals).
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