Living in the oriental museum of La Rochelle, day and night: a unique experience

Relive the oriental history of La Rochelle in the 18th century in the very mansion of merchant Weiss, the local agent of the French East India and China Company, which has just been restored, furnished and decorated in genuine 18th century style. It was turned into a museum that you can enjoy day and night and make your own in various ways : free or guided visits, cultural events, tea room, B&B rooms, reception halls on hire, etc.

Museum

The museum will take you to the Eastern Indies, China, Japan or the vast World, which La Rochelle sailors would fare then, while discovering the fully restored interior of a typical merchant mansion of La Rochelle in the 18th century, its « Golden century ».

B&B rooms

An unforgettable night in one of our four B&B rooms of utmost comfort with an Oriental theme decor : “Warli“, “Orient“, “Bombay“, “Les Indes” or in our suite “Kama” on the 2nd floor with its 18th century bedroom, its Indian drawing room with a convertible sofa and its large bathroom.

 

 

Spaces on private hire

La Résidence des Indes offers you an exceptional and historical venue to host your guests and spend unforgettable moments, be it a special occasion with friends or family, a professional meeting or conference, or a creative workshop or performance experience, with our five modular and complementary spaces, in the heart of the city.