Things to do on the Ile de Ré
Explore the Ile de Ré, summer and winter
From the house, Sainte-Marie beach is a 7-minute walk away and the summer market 5 minutes; Saint-Martin-de-Ré and La Flotte are less than 10 minutes by car. We will be happy to share our favourite spots on the island with you: beaches, villages and restaurants.
The Ile de Ré is full of little paradises. Whether you explore it by bike, on foot or by car, for a weekend or a longer stay, there is plenty to do.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Valérie and Bernard
The Ile de Ré at a glance
The island covers 85 km². It is the fourth-largest island in mainland France.
Its 10 villages have 18,000 year-round residents.
The island is reached by a 3 km bridge linking La Rochelle to the first village, Rivedoux.
A few restaurants on the Ile de Ré
Good restaurants nearby that we are happy to recommend:
Things to do on the Ile de Ré
Visit the villages of the Ile de Ré
Ars-en-Ré, Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré, La Couarde-sur-Mer, La Flotte, Loix, Les Portes-en-Ré, Rivedoux-Plage, Saint-Clément-des-Baleines, Saint-Martin-de-Ré and Sainte-Marie-de-Ré.
The Relais Thalasso in Sainte-Marie-de-Ré
Right by the ocean, it is the place to relax, unwind and switch off. A seawater pool heated to 28°C, spa, sauna, hammam and massages, just a short distance from the house. Visit their website here.
Birdwatching
The Loix salt marsh ecomuseum is first and foremost a museum about salt making, but it is also a natural area that attracts many birds. You can see little egrets, shelducks, bluethroats and more.
Explore the Ile de Ré by bike
You will find the map of the island’s cycle paths here.
Beaches, surf and rock'n'roll
A paradise for surfers, with plenty of spots to choose from. The best known include Le Petit Bec beach in Saint-Clément, Gros Jonc beach in Le Bois-Plage and Les Genettes in Sainte-Marie-de-Ré.
Visit the house
Our guest house is in the heart of the village of Sainte-Marie-de-Ré, a 7-minute walk from the beach and a stone’s throw from the local shops and restaurants.
Visit the rooms
Our 5 guest rooms are open all year round. We serve a homemade breakfast in the garden or in the dining room.