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Ile de Re
Ile de Ré is an island, reached by a long modern bridge, north of La Rochelle in the Charente-Maritime department.
Ile de Ré is quite a large island - about 30 kilometres long - and is a very popular holiday destination on this sunny coast of western France. It has two distinct characteristics - sandy beaches along the south-western side, and salt and oyster beds along the north-eastern coastline.
It also has different characteristics in high-season - when tourists far outnumber residents - and off-season when the island reverts to its traditional activities of salt and oyster production.
To reach Ile de Ré you need to cross the toll bridge from La Pallice (quite expensive, so you might find you stay on the island more than you expected! Indeed all facilities are available on the island and most holidaymakers never feel the need to leave the island at all.)
The highlights of Ile-de-Ré include lovely beaches; the town of Saint-Martin and its attractive harbour; and La Flotte. There are also two of the 'most beautiful villages of France' on the island - Ars-en-Ré and La Flotte-en-Ré.
Ile de Re: tourist information, map, travel plans and gites
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Plan a visit to Ile de Re, France
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PV Holidays, Ile de Re
[Ile de Re] Residence Pierre & Vacances Le Palais des Gouverneurs: Perfect for a relaxing holiday; Sauna and heated swimming pool; Recently restored, quality residence; Ideal for cyclists - 80km of cycle paths
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Map of Ile de Re, France |
Places to visit - Ile de Re
- Ars-en-Re Most beautiful village
- Ile-d'Aix Small fortified island
- Ile d'Oleron Island!
- La Flotte-en-Re Most beautiful village
- La Rochelle Port town
Any places listed above are within about 20-25 km (as the crow flies)
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