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Discover Ile de Re

Campsite near the Ile de Ré

Your stay at the campsite near La Rochelle will be an opportunity to explore the Charente Islands. The island of Ré offers great opportunities for visits and walks, especially by bike.

Connected to the mainland by the bridge of the island of Ré, the island attracts every year many visitors who come to enjoy the large sandy beaches.

Renowned for its small marinas, forests and famous salt marshes, the island of Ré has also been able to highlight its historical heritage as evidenced by Saint-Martin de Ré, famous citadel fortified by Vauban.

Tourism Ile de Re

We love

  • The ruins of Notre-Dame-de-Ré Abbey (free visit)
  • The church of Saint-Étienne d’Ars-en-Ré, with its characteristic bell tower
  • The Ernest Cognacq Museum in the heart of Vauban’s fortifications with its child-friendly routes (see documents to download)
  • The Whales lighthouse : more than 250 steps to climb, but what a magnificent panorama!
  • Climb to the top of the bell tower of the church of Saint-Martin-de-Ré for a beautiful panoramic view of the city.
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Activities to do on the island of Ré

Sports or cultural, the activities are multiple on the island of Ré.

For adventurers, you can enjoy the preserved environment by strolling by the sea, in the woods or in the ornithological reserve of Lilleau des Niges.

For those who are rather idle, you can enjoy the workshops and other activities offered (artistic or creative), stroll through the various museums and sunbathe on one of the beaches of the island of Ré.

And for athletes, several water and water activities are offered: surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing and many more. Indeed, the unique geographical condition of the island ensures wind and waves all year round.

You can also attend, every year, on the beach of Gollandières, one of the stages of the France Beach Volleyball championships.

Campsite near the island of Ré

If you are looking for a mobile home or a camping pitch near the island of Ré, contact the campsite l’Abri-Côtier at 05 46 84 81 65, we will be happy to inform you.

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