Ile de Re tourism and travel guide

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Ile de Re Excursions & Activities

Visit Ile de Re: highlights and tourist information

France This Way comment: The Ile-de-Ré is an island with lots of sandy beaches and some attractive villages. Much loved by cycling families!

Ile de Re is situated in the Charente-Maritime department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Ile de Re in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include La Flotte-en-Re at 7 km and Ars-en-Re at 8 km.

Ile de Re, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Saint-Martin-de-Re

at 3 km (direction east)

On the north coast of Ile-de-Ré, the village of Saint-Martin-de-Ré is very pretty and...

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La Flotte-en-Re

Most Beautiful Village at 7 km (direction east)

The village of La Flotte-en-Ré is a pretty village on the Ile-de-Ré...

See La Flotte-en-Re guide

Ars-en-Re

Most Beautiful Village at 8 km (direction west)

Ars-en-Ré is one of the pretty villages to explore on the Ile-de-Ré...

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La Tranche-sur-Mer

Seaside resort at 16 km (direction north-north-west), in the Vendee department

La Tranche-sur-Mer is a small resort, but very pleasant and with an enjoyable promenade...

See La Tranche-sur-Mer guide

La Faute-sur-Mer

Seaside resort at 16 km (direction north-north-east), in the Vendee department

Here at La Faute-sur-Mer you can explore the nature reserve and peninsula - or...

See La Faute-sur-Mer guide

La Rochelle towers

at 20 km (direction east)

These three fortress towers protect the entrance to the harbour in La Rochelle...

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La Rochelle

at 20 km (direction east)

The historic town and monuments and the vibrant harbour area make La Rochelle one...

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La Rochelle aquarium

at 20 km (direction east)

The aquarium in La Rochelle features various parts, including a shark tank and many...

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La Rochelle harbour

at 20 km (direction east)

The harbour area in La Rochelle is the liveliest part of the town, with...

See La Rochelle harbour guide

La Rochelle Natural History Museum

Museum at 20 km (direction east)

The Natural History Museum in La Rochelle contains an eclectic mix of items collected...

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Longeville-sur-Mer

Seaside resort at 26 km (direction north-north-west), in the Vendee department

At Longeville-sur-Mer you will enjoy the lively market in the town as well as...

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Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard

at 26 km (direction north-north-west), in the Vendee department

Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard is a small resort in Vendee where you can visit the house and...

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Jard-sur-Mer

Seaside resort at 27 km (direction north-west), in the Vendee department

Jard-sur-Mer is a very pleasant, if quite small, Vendee resort with a harbour and...

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Ile-d'Aix

Island at 28 km (direction south-east)

Ile d'Aix is a small island, explored on foot or by bike, known for...

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... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Charente-Maritime

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Reserve excursions near Ile de Re

Map of places to visit near Ile de Re

Markets in and near Ile de Re

• La Couarde-sur-Mer: market every day - seasonal market only (1km)
• Le Bois-Plage-en-Re: market every day (3km)
• Ars-en-Re: market every day except Tuesday - seasonal market only (8km)
• Ars-en-Re: market Tuesday (8km)
• Saintes: market every day except Monday (8km)
• Rivedoux Plage: market Monday and Friday (11km)
• La Faute-sur-Mer: market Thursday & Sunday (16km)
• La Tranche-sur-Mer: market Wednesday & Saturday (17km)
• Saint Denis d'Oleron: market Monday (19km)
• La Rochelle: market every day (20km)

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Tourist attractions near Ile de Re, France

What to do at Ile de Re? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Ile de Re.

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (21km)

Grand sites of France

• Brouage Fortifications (47km)

Heritage sites

• Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (3km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• La Flotte-en-Re (7km)
• Ars-en-Re (8km)

National Monuments

• Georges Clemenceau house (26km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins du phare de Chassiron (19km)
• Jardins de la Boirie (30km)
• Jardins de Chaligny (45km)
• Jardins du Bâtiment (50km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (20km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Forêt de Saint-Trojan (43km)
• Baie de l'Aiguillon (46km)
• Hiers-Brouage (47km)

Towns of Art and history

• Rochefort (45km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Marans (34km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Parc zoologique des Sables-d'Olonne (42km)

Geography and distances

Ile de Re is in the west of France at 20 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Ile de Re is 408 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors will arrive by car typically from a channel ferry ports such as Saint Malo, Caen or Cherbourg, a drive af about 4-5 hours. For driving distances to Ile de Re from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 4 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): La Couarde-sur-Mer, Le Bois-Plage-en-Re, Loix and Saint-Martin-de-Re.

This page in French: Visiter Ile de Re