Poitou-Charentes
In the north, dreams, in the south, memories
With a unique and unmistakable style, the Ile de Ré is just one day from the mainland living their own adventure at sea. Among the waves, the seagulls dot this beautiful nature landscape with blue sky and sunshine. It has preserved its rural setting and maintained its charming with whitewashed villages. For its flat relief and its more than 100 kilometres of slopes, it's ideal for cycling. It's small size allows you to explore and discover the whole island in a day. If you seek the tranquility of the beaches and the simplicity of good local taste, this is your fate: dreams in the north, memories in the south.
The island attracts many famous French cinema, entertainment, literature or political people. Don't miss the impressive forts of Saint-Martin-de-Ré. Magnificent views can be enjoyed from the lighthouse of Whales, and the Lilleau Nature Reserve des Niges hosts thousands of migratory birds. This island is for living!
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