WHAT TO DO ON THE ÎLE DE RÉ : ACTIVITIES
With such a rich cultural and natural heritage, there are many things to do on the Ile de Ré when staying at a campsite. You will be spoilt for choice to discover this destination with a thousand faces from our 4 star campsite on the Ile de Ré. Here is a selection of our favorite things to do.
EATING AND DRINKING ON THE ISLAND OF RE
You have just rented your bike and found out that cycling is one of the best activities on the Ile de Ré ? Wait until you pass an oyster farm and an oyster shack on the Ile de Ré to stop and savor the products of the sea.
If you are on the terrace of a restaurant overlooking the port, ask the waiter to help you find a wine from the Ile de Ré to accompany your crab, shrimp, shellfish or oysters.
Goat cheese and AOC potatoes are also among the best specialties of the Retaise gastronomy.
At aperitif time, after a surf lesson or a game of pétanque, surprise your palate with a white or rosé pineau.
For a total culinary immersion, try the fleur de sel with squid ink, jams from the Clocher, sea urchin cream and gingerbread. Ces produits locaux insolites sont une belle occasion de rencontrer les producteurs, et de découvrir le processus de fabrication de leurs spécialités.
Finally, consider visiting the markets in the various villages to buy local produce and soak up the unique atmosphere of the Ile de Ré.
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES ON THE ISLAND OF RE
Although Ré la Blanche is a paradise for water sports and cycling, heritage lovers will also find many activities on the Ile de Ré to quench their cultural thirst.
Appreciate the structure of the Ile de Ré bridge, the bell tower of Ars-en-Ré painted in black to orient the boats, the Vauban fortifications in Saint-Martin, the La Prée fort in La Flotte-en-Ré, the whales lighthouse in Saint-Clément with its museum at the foot of the tower.
Lose yourself in the heart of the salt marshes to admire the landscapes, talk with the salt workers and learn all the secrets of the white gold.
Visit the museums of the Ile de Ré such as the Platin and Ernest Cognacq, the abbey of Châteliers in La Flotte.
If you are passionate about ornithology, take the time to stop at the Maison du Fier in Les Portes-en-Ré before venturing into the nature reserve of Lilleau des Niges.
And to end your vacations in Charente-Maritime in beauty, visit the aquarium of La Rochelle when you have rested your feet on earth.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ON THE ISLAND
The variety of landscapes on the Ile de Ré, this tiny piece of land on the sea, is impressive. On the south coast, you will find fine sandy beaches protected from the wind. On the northern coast, the coves and rocky coasts are suitable for various water sports.
It is on this side of the island that surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing and sailing enthusiasts meet. Just about everywhere along the beaches of the Ile de Ré, you can also practice kayaking, stand-up paddle, fishing on foot or in the sea.
These activities bring together all profiles of vacationers, from beginners to advanced, adults or children.
If you prefer thrill-seeking sports, opt for jet skiing or water skiing.
For sportsmen, the activities of the Ile de Ré are not limited to water sports. Cyclists can pedal safely all over the island using the Ile de Ré bike paths.
From tennis to golf, from hiking or mountain biking to horseback riding on the beach or a first flight in a microlight, you can choose from a wide range of outdoor activities that will make your stay on the Ile de Ré unforgettable.
SEASIDE ACTIVITIES ON THE ILE DE RÉ
Are you looking for Ile de Ré activities?
Between the unique landscapes with sunsets, the salt marshes, the oyster huts, the bike rides, the beaches as far as the eye can see, you won’t miss your vacations.
What to do on the Ile de Ré ? The water activities are so varied that it will be difficult for you and your children to try them all during your stay. Most of the Ile de Ré activities are free and some are not.
Indeed, the Ile de Ré being a “nature” destination, most of the things to do are visits in natural environment thus offered by nature. In the heart of the island, you will be ideally located to explore the Ile de Ré.
You are at the beginning of the cycle tracks which will allow you to go to the four corners of the island by car or by bike.
