ESN La Rochelle — the student association that welcomes you in La Rochelle
👋 Welcome!
Welcome to La Rochelle, and welcome to ESN La Rochelle! Between the ocean, the Old Port and its iconic towers, you'll quickly fall for this city where life is good.
Our team is here to give you great moments: trips, parties and plenty of other events. We do everything we can to make your stay memorable and to help you feel at home right away.
Come and set sail with us! 🙌
200 students
Around 200 students from all over the world welcomed each year on campus by ESN La Rochelle.
Good to know
- Parent network
- ESN
- What we do
- Team languages
- English · French
Where can you find us?
The ESN La Rochelle office is located at 3 Passage Jacqueline de Romilly, 17000 La Rochelle. You can also find us on social media, or meet us at one of our events throughout the year 😉
In the meantime, feel free to explore the Prepare your stay tab and its Useful contacts & services section to help you get started 🙌
4 key steps to get ready for your stay in La Rochelle
Here's what to check off before joining us in La Rochelle.
Create your Student Hub account
The Student Hub is here to help you get ready for your arrival. Housing, health insurance, mobile plan, transport card… it's all covered! You'll find a to-do list to guide you through everything, and the Study in France team is here to answer your questions and support you every step of the way ✌️
Let's go!Download the welcome guide
ESN La Rochelle has put together a welcome guide to help you explore and find your way around during your first days. Download it to get all the practical info and top tips.
Download it hereJoin the Buddy System
Request a buddy to get connected with a French student. And don't forget to join our association's socials to stay in the loop about upcoming events — it's one of the best ways to meet new people from day one! 😉
Request a buddyAnd that's it!
Now it's time to join the events organised by ESN La Rochelle. Welcome Week, city tours, outings, parties… the goal is simple: to make your stay in France unforgettable. We can't wait to meet you!
In an emergency112 — European emergency number · 15 — Ambulance (SAMU) · 17 — Police · 18 — Fire brigade
A close-knit team of volunteers 🙌
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Part of the team? Contact usFrequently asked questions
Questions about ESN La Rochelle.
What does ESN La Rochelle do?
We support international students in La Rochelle with trips, parties, dinners and plenty of meetups, to make your stay unforgettable 🙌
How can I keep up with your events?
Everything is on our Instagram, with the programme and practical info.
Where can I find you?
Our office is at 3 Passage Jacqueline de Romilly, in La Rochelle. Stop by or meet us at one of our events.
How can I get in touch?
A message on Instagram or an email to contact@esnlarochelle.org.
How can I become a volunteer?
Want to join the adventure? Write to us on Instagram. We always welcome new motivated faces.
