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Tourism on and around the Ile de Ré

The ile de Ré, nicknamed “Ré la blanche” after the color of its house facades, covers an area of 85 km². To get from one end of the island to the other, you’ll need to travel 35 kilometers.

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Your 4-star Les Varennes campsite is ideally placed for discovering the many natural and cultural treasures of the Ile de Ré. Linked to the mainland by its famous 3-kilometer bridge, the ile de Ré is one of the most beautiful islands in Charente-Maritime, ahead of the ile d’Aix and the ile d’Oléron.

A vacation on the Ile de Ré is of course synonymous with lively days out for the kids at the beach clubs, water sports, bike hire, walks through the salt marshes and cultural visits.

Tourist activities on the Ile de Ré

Ars en Ré is also a must-see, with its bell tower topped by a black-and-white spire that used to guide boats entering the Fier.

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To the north of the Ile de Ré, don’t miss the famous Phare des Baleines (Whale lighthouse), with its 257 steps offering a panoramic view all the way to the Vendée coast. The salt marshes: left fallow in the 80s, many of these marshes have been brought back into use by young sauniers in recent years. The Cooperative des Sauniers de L’ile de Ré and the Ecomusée des Marais Salants offer tours to explain the long process involved in harvesting salt. Find out more about the Ile de Ré.

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10 good reasons to go on vacation on the Ile de Ré

The Ile de Ré, the jewel of the Charente-Maritime region, welcomes you all year round with its mild climate and unspoilt landscapes. Ten charming villages, 100 km of cycle paths, beaches to suit all tastes, a wealth of water sports and superb hiking trails await you.

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In terms of culture, discover museums, fortifications and emblematic monuments. Gourmets, feast on oysters, salt, PDO potatoes and local wine. Whether you’re sporty, curious or just want to relax, Ré la Blanche can be visited by bike, on foot, with your family or as a romantic getaway… even in a day. And for the more adventurous, some beaches are open to naturists.

Explore the island of Ré by bike between nature and heritage

Sports activities on the Ile de Ré

Close to the campsite, you’ll find plenty of sporting activities for young and old alike.

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  • Horse-riding with the Haras des Evières at Bois Plage or the Poney Club les Petites Folies at La Couarde
  • Tennis with the Ré Tennis Club (at Bois plage)
  • Beach volleyball with the Ré Beach Club (at Bois Plage)

And water sports enthusiasts can learn or improve their skills at one of the many water sports schools:

  • Ile de Ré Voile, with whom we offer catamaran baptisms or kayak or paddle excursions (Plage de Gros Jonc at Bois-Plage en Ré).
  • Jet ski Jet Révasion and Kitesurf Philovent (Boutillon beach, La Couarde)
  • Stand-up paddle Papaï Paddle (Plage des Gollandières au Bois Plage en Ré)

The beaches of the Ile de Ré

The island of Ré is home to many of the Atlantic’s most beautiful beaches. Every taste has its own atmosphere and setting, with secret coves, wild, wave-swept stretches and welcoming, family-friendly beaches. Discover 5 of the island’s must-see beaches!

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  • Grenettes beach: in Sainte-Marie-de-Ré, this is one of the most famous surf spots in Charente-Maritime. You can also go fishing, kite-flying or bodyboarding here.
  • La Conche des Baleines beach: in Saint-Clément-des-Baleines, this beach stretches from the foot of the lighthouse to the Pointe du Lizay in Les Portes-en-Ré. Initially rocky, it attracts anglers on foot. Further out, it is a popular spot for board sports. Its supervised swimming area is ideal for families.
  • La Patache beach: one of the wildest on the island, it offers a heavenly setting on the edge of the Trousse-Chemise wood sung by Aznavour and the Fier d’Ars.
  • La plage de l’Arnérault: in La Flotte en Ré, this beach is very sheltered in its cove, and is also pleasant to access from the village.
  • Gros-Jonc beach: a fine sandy beach facing the island of Oléron. The sea is calm and swimming is safe. Two sailing schools offer courses and baptisms.