"L'ILE DE RE" Île de Ré by Lilasel

Île de Ré Travel Guide: 52 reviews and 62 photos

The island which must be discovered!

The beginning of June, unaccustomed hot summer in France, some free days.. New destination - L'ile de Re! Just off the atlantic coast by La Rochelle, a beatiful island characterised by a gentle climate, picturesque villages and a variety of landscapes.

An exceptional natural history, numerous activities, traces of antiquity and traditional crafts to discover.

Last visit to Île de Ré: Jun 2003
Intro Updated Oct 24, 2005
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Reviews (18)

The bridge Things to Do (18)

You can reach the island using the 3km-long toll bridge (€16.77 return per car) at La Pallice, a suburb of La Rochelle,... more travel advice

Just the sea... Things to Do (18)

Being just a few days on this island next to sea I have understand who I am...the child of the sea. Living for more than... more travel advice

Phare de la Baleine Things to Do (18)

There are two famous sentries on the site : the presents-day 'Grand Phare' (tall lighthouse) (1854) and the 'Vieille... more travel advice

Abbaye des Chateliers Things to Do (18)

In the 12th century, Cistercian monks founded one of the largest abbeys in central and western France. Unfortunately, it... more travel advice

Comments (5)

Maillekeukeul Aug 8, 2005 at 2:18 PM Report Abuse

I love the end (well, sort of...) :-D
BluBluBlu Aug 7, 2005 at 4:03 PM Report Abuse

IIl de Re...great place...as is La Rochelle...the seafood is to die for!
inchick Mar 4, 2005 at 4:09 AM Report Abuse

Totally unknown for me but so wonderful place to discover! Bravo Elena!
AndyRG Jul 11, 2003 at 8:36 AM Report Abuse

You have passed the exams!
herzog63 Jul 11, 2003 at 8:17 AM Report Abuse

Bike riding looks like the best way to discover this gem of an island!! Beautiful photos!!