Relive the oriental history of La Rochelle in the 18th century and discover the vast World fared by La Rochelle sailors then, in the fully restored, furnished and decorated mansion of merchant Weiss. It is an official museum with oriental artefacts that used to be in fashion then: chinaware, chinese lacquers, indian printed cotton cloth
– Any order at the tea room will grant you a free visit of the museum. Guided visits are also available for groups of 8 persons minimum at 15€/p on appointment.

– Spend an unforgettable night in one of the B&B rooms of utmost comfort situated on the ground floor with oriental themes : « Orient », « Les Indes », « Bombay » or the “Kama” suite on the 2nd floor, with a large 18th century bedroom, a cosy sitting corner, a writing desk, an Indian drawing room, with TV and a convertible sofa, and a large bathroom.

– A tea room with 15 tables in four different spaces, each with a specific decor and atmosphere: a wood-pannelled cabinet of tribal curiosities from the entire World, a small and a large drawing rooms decorated and furnished in genuine 18th century style and a green and cosy patio.

– To host your distinguished guests at your parties and events, on the first floor, two reception halls furnished and decorated in genuine 18th century style and a cabinet of tribal curiosities and on the ground floor, the patio and the garden.

The Weiss mansion is one of the 29 merchant mansions in La Rochelle to be registered under the Additional Registry of Historical Monuments. You may find more information and pictures from http://www.culture.gouv.fr.
Only a few minutes’ walk from the city centre, it offers the quiet environment of a private courtyard and garden. its unique 18th century staircase leads to wood-panelled halls and its grand fresco representing the Eastern Indies in the 18th century. The rear garden gate opens on to lush public parks leading to the beach.
Walk around the mansion and ask your hosts about the exotic and artistic artefacts on display, which are catalogued and documented in freely available notes in each space and through a QR code .