5 must-dos for your stay on the Ile de Ré

During your stay on the island of Ré, don’t miss out on the opportunity to adopt a re-attitude. We give you 5 ideas of things to do to make the most of your day on the island, your weekend or your vacation. It’s up to you to choose Île de Ré as your next destination!

Enjoy the sensations and flavours of iodine!

And have fun at the same time!

On the Ile de Ré, it’s a promise made and a promise kept! With sea air, seaside walks and shellfish on your plate, you’ll be able to recharge your batteries and discover new sensations.

What could be more pleasant for a stay on the Ile de Ré than a change from everyday life and a taste of the sea?

Now you’ve got it… Seafood dishes, oysters and other seafood products, all laid out before you, with the beach, marshes and oyster beds as your backdrop!

Eating well on the Ile de Ré!

Poissons Et Crevettes Marche Saint Martin Ile De Re Mathieu Genon

Forget the car and get around the island by bike!

Ask the locals – it’s THE way to get around the island!

Bicycles are THE preferred means of transport on the island! There’s no better way to get around, discover the island, go to the beach or do your shopping than by bike! There’s nothing more local than feeling the iodized air on your cheeks and letting yourself be carried away by the wind!

What’s more, the Ile de Ré is blessed with numerous cycle paths! A total of 138 km. Enough to satisfy your Tour de France cravings and get your legs moving.

What’s more, you’ll be able to discover the whole island by bike – that’s the advantage!

Bicycle path map

Stock up on salt

To enjoy its exquisite flavors the rest of the year!

Would you like to bring back a souvenir of your vacation in the Retais for your loved ones, but are short of ideas? The best way to bring back a souvenir is to buy local!

Ile de Ré salt and fleur de sel are considered “white gold” on the island. Enough to enjoy during your stay and even afterwards! A souvenir of the island on your plate is a great way to make the pleasure and memories of your stay on the Ile de Ré last longer!

So where can you find them? At the market, of course! The art of living à la rétaise also means taking your basket under your arm and hunting out local produce. There are also many local producers who sell directly from their farms. Find out more about Ile de Ré salt.

Salt from the Ile de Ré

Stand De Sel Marche Portes En Re Ile De Re Jules Serrurier

Ruelle Des Jardins La Flotte Mathieu Beaulieu Didr

Getting lost in village lanes and alleyways!

Don’t worry, you won’t get lost for too long!

The island of Ré is known for its beautiful beaches, its good local produce and its gentle way of life, but also for its picturesque villages with their inescapable charm. Grab your backpack, your water bottles and your best sneakers and set off on an adventure!

Have fun going round in circles, getting lost in the alleys and coming across pretty Retais houses lined with hollyhocks. A wonderful setting for getting lost, don’t you think? But rest assured, you won’t lose your way for long. Enjoy the peace and quiet, get away from it all and leave your routine behind!

If you’re a keen walker, don’t miss out on a hike on the Ile de Ré. By the beach, in the forest or in the salt marshes, there’s something for everyone!

Ten villages and multifaceted landscapes

Discover the historical and natural heritage of the Retais!

We promise you won’t be disappointed!

The island of Ré is renowned for its exceptional monuments, of different architectural styles and periods, and that’s what makes its charm.

From Fort la Prée, the oldest military building on the island, to Vauban’s fortifications, the Abbaye des Châteliers and the Phare des Baleines, Ré’s history can be read through its cultural heritage.

The natural heritage is also part of the Ile de Ré! Whether it’s salt marshes, coastline or forests, the island’s natural heritage is sure to surprise and amaze you! You won’t be disappointed when you discover it on foot or by bike!