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Ile de Ré: Activities and services

The advantages of the resort
The Ile de Ré enjoys an ideal location on the Atlantic coast. Beach activities, water sports, take advantage of the coastline to relax and try out a wide range of marine leisure activities. The island can be explored on foot, thanks to the many footpaths through the forests and along the coast, or by bike, thanks to the 100km of cycle paths passing through all the villages of Ré la Blanche.
- Water sports: paddle, windsurfing, dinghy sailing, kayaking, surfing, kite surfing, swimming on the beaches of the Ile de Ré, boat trips, etc.
- Hiking on the footpaths
- Cycling on the many cycle paths (through the narrow streets, villages and along the island's beaches)
- Inter-island cruises
- Donkey rides for the little ones
- The lively markets of Ars en Ré, La Flotte en Ré and Bois-plage

Escape
The exceptional natural beauty of the Ile de Ré guarantees a holiday in the great outdoors. Salt marshes, sandy beaches, forests and nature reserves - discover a haven of peace with an exceptional natural heritage. Steeped in history, the island of Ré welcomes you to its medieval remains and fortresses, with museums and local craftsmen on hand to tell you all about the history of the area. Finally, don't miss out on the local culinary tradition, with seafood platters, potatoes and mouclade charentaise by the sea. Enjoy your holiday in this region of character!

Places to visit
- The salt marshes
- The Baleines lighthouse
- The Lilleau des Niges reserve, a bird paradise, and the Maison du Fier
- The foreshore, a fisherman's paradise
- State-owned forests bordering the dunes and shaded by pine trees
- Stroll through the typical villages (some of which are among the most beautiful in France) and the narrow streets with their white houses and green shutters: Rivedoux Plage, La Flotte, Saint Martin de Ré, Loix, Ars-en-Ré, Les Portes en Ré, Saint Clément des Baleines, La Couarde sur Mer, Le Bois Plage en Ré, Sainte Marie de Ré
- The Platin museum, the Ernest Cognacq museum, the salt marsh ecomuseum, the Magayant house
- The emblematic bell towers of the churches of Saint Martin and Ars en Ré
- The Vauban fortifications

And also: Fort Boyard, La Rochelle, its port, towers and aquarium, La Palmyre zoo, Rochefort and its arsenal...

Gastronomy:
- Discover local producers (oysters, potatoes, salt, beer, wine, seaweed, pineau, donkey's milk soap, honey, jams).
- Various markets, including the medieval market in La Flotte and its pedestrianised streets