Small paradise located on the Atlantic Coast, vis-a-vis La Rochelle, the Island of Re, with its beaches and its picturesque villages, became a very tendency tourist destination.
The community rétaise lies in 10 villages:
Villages of the north of the Ile de Ré:
- Ars-en-Re: Very active village, Ars in D is at the same time turned towards agriculture (vine and early products), and towards the sea with its marina, most important of the island. The sporting tourists can take courses of veil to the Nautical Circle of Ars in D. Tourist office: Place Carnot - BP 12 17590 Ars-en-Re.
Lodging in Ars-en-Re: The Seneshal is a hotel of charm classified 2 seasons. This establishment of 22 rooms is with 200 meters of the beach. Address: 6, rue Gambetta 17590 Ars-en-Re France.
- La Flotte: This very old borough was occupied in the Roman epoch. Fishing port until last century, today, the port of la Flotte accommodates yachting. On holidays on the Ile de Re, the tourists will visit Sainte Catherine's church, probably old vault of the castle of Mauleons. The port is also the place where are gathered most bars and restaurants of the village. Tourist office: Quay of Sénac - BP 5 - 17630 La Flotte en Re- Ile de Re.
Lodging in la Flotte: The hotel la Brise Fraiche has 15 perfectly equipped apartments. The establishment is in the village, 500 meters far from the port, and 1 km far from the Richelieu thalassotherapy center and the Arnerault beach. The residence has a swimming pool. Hiring of bicycles. Address: Avenue of May 8th, 1945 - 17630 La Flotte.
Hotel Island of Re.
- Les Portes: The most septentrional village of the island proposes many sports activities, inter alia, golf and surfing on the beach. A Beach for the Children "La Plage des Enfans" is a supervised and ludic space, where young people will appreciate animations (beach games, scholl of veil…). Tourist office: 52, route de Trousse-Chemise - 17880 Les Portesen Re.
Lodging Les Portes en Re: The hotel Le Chat Botte is an establishment 2 seasons with 20 rooms and 3 suites. The beach is 800 meters far from there.
People fond of the camp-site will go to Providence, campsite on the beach of Ile de Ré. This establishment open from April to mid-October, proposes hirings of mobil homes and sites for tents. Animations are organized for all the ages (dances, sporting tournaments and mini-club). The dogs with lead and vaccinated are accepted.
- Loix: Typical village retan. On holiday in Loix the tourists benefit from walks in the barouche or visit of salt pans. Tourist office: Place de la Mairie 17111 Loix.
Loix lodging: Couette et Cafe of Loix, guesthouse. 5 comfortable rooms and access to the swimming pool of this comfortable house. The beach is at 500 meters. Address: 5, rue des 4 Chemins - 17111 Loix.
- Rivedoux-Plage: This seaside resort counts 2 very beautiful sand beaches, where one practices the sail, the sand yacht and other water sports. The headlight of Chauveau is located at a few hundred meters of the coast, and one can go there by feet during the low tide, it is the field of the by feet fishermen. Ostreiculture is one of the main activities of Rivedoux-Plage, as the tourists can note it, while going to visit its small fishing port. The marsh of Defend is a wild space, attended by migratory birds. Tourist office: Place de la Republique - 17940 Rivedoux-Plage.
Lodging in Rivedoux-Plage: The hotel restaurant the Grand Large is an establishment 3 seasons with 32 comfortable rooms, located in front of the beach. Heated swimming pool from April to September. Jacuzzi. Address: 154, avenue des Dunes 17940 Rivedoux - Plage.
- Saint-Martin-de-Re: The most important village of the island is also the most animated. The marina, especially in July and August has a very pleasant night life. In August, the city organizes its jazz festival “Jazz en Re ”. Quay NR. Baudin 17410 Saint-Martin-de-Re.
Lodging in Saint-Martin-de-Re: The Domaine Saint-Martin, establishment 4 seasons. This 19 rooms and 13 suites luxurious hotel has 2 heated swimming pools and a spa. The hotel is beside the port. Address: 87, Cours Pasteur 17410 St Martin de Ré.
Villages of the south of the Ile de Ré:
- Sainte-Marie-de-Re: Sainte-Marie de Ré offers to the holiday maker a broad range of leisures: Water sports, golf, horsemanship… The village has a rich cultural heritage and (mills, well, lanes with old architecture). Sainte-Marie has a thalassotherapy center. Tourist office: Place of Antioche 17740 Sainte-Marie-de-Re.
Lodging in Sainte-Marie-de-Re: Hotel Grenettes: Hotel 3 seasons with 45 rooms located 200 meters from the beach. Swimming pool. Address: Route de Bois Plage - 17740 Sainte Marie de Ré.
- Bois Plage: Sand beach a 7 kilometers length for the practice of the water sports, of the prehistoric and Gallo-Roman vestiges, the monuments deserving a visit (mill of Bellere), constitute a very varied range of holiday leisures. Tourist office: Rue des Barjottes 17580 Bois Plage en Ré.
Lodging in Bois Plage: Guesthouse le Tresor des Dunes. 4 rooms, decorated with refinement and located 200 meters from the beach. Address: 4 Chemin des Eridolles - 17580 Bois Plage en Re.
- La Couarde-sur-Mer: The beaches, long and bordered with dunes, are the ideal place for the practice of the sports of beach. Tourist office: rue Pasteur 17670La Couarde-sur-Mer.
Lodging La Couarde-sur-Mer: Residence of tourism La Rose Ré, 4 guest rooms and a house. The house has of a living room with a little equipped kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. shared swimming pool, heated from April to September. Address: 8, impasse du Moulin de Quentin - BP 26 - 17670 La Couarde-sur-Mer.
- Saint Clement des Baleines: Circuits in the bicycle, visit of the headlight of the whales and the salt pans constitute the main activities of the tourist. Tourist office: 200, rue du Centre 17590 Saint Clement des Baleines.
Lodging Saint Clement des Baleines: Guestrooms Les Belles de Nuits. The rooms are equipped with bathrooms and WC. The beach is at 600 meters. Address: 57, Rue du Godinand 17590 St Clement des Baleines.
To come to the Ile de Ré: A bridge connects the Ile de Ré with La Rochelle. The yachtmen can accost in the ports of Ars, La Flotte and Saint Martin. La Rochelle has an international airport with connections towards London, Brussels, Southampton, Birmingham, Manchester, Gasgow, Cork, Lyon and Nice. Connection TGV Paris La Rochelle.
