A charming village ideally located in the center of the Ile de Ré
Come and discover La Couarde-sur-Mer with its 1,100 inhabitants. Here you’ll find all the charm and authenticity of Ré la blanche! With its labyrinth of flower-lined alleyways, this village will delight you with its privileged location in the heart of the Ile de Ré, the ideal starting point for all your cycling tours. While you’re here, don’t forget to make a detour to the bandstand at the foot of the church, where you can enjoy a number of concerts throughout the summer.
To the south, behind the dunes, stretches an immense expanse of fine sand. From Plage des Prises to Plage des Petites Folies, it’s one and the same shoreline, stretching over 5 km, where you can enjoy all kinds of seaside and water sports: sailing, kite surfing, jet skiing, water skiing, stand-up paddling, fishing or just lazing around… As for Plage de La Pergola, it’s a surfing spot referenced by surfers the world over! A pathway along the dune allows you to walk along the beach with a breathtaking view of the Pertuis d’Antioche.
The village of La Couarde’s geographical location makes it an ideal place to rest and prepare for a cycling expedition to the north of the island, with its salt marshes, or to the vineyards and forests to the south. Heading north again, you’ll discover the Goisil channel, a picturesque and bucolic little port that inspires many painters and photographers, before heading along the coast to the well-known village of Saint-Martin-de-Ré.