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Huttopia Côte Sauvage - Ile de Ré
Endless walks on the beach, fun water sports, long bike rides, nature adventures and relaxation - the Huttopia Côte Sauvage - Ile de Ré campsite promises it all. Camping holidays on the Atlantic coas… Campsite profile page
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Flower Camping Les Ilates
The heated water park is one of the highlights of Flower Camping Les Ilates on the charming Île de Ré on the west coast of France. Groin beach and the Loix salt marshes are just a short walk away. The… Campsite profile page

Camping on the Île de Ré means an all-round successful holiday close to the fine sandy coasts. The French island, which is only around 30 kilometres long, welcomes its guests surrounded by the shallow waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Well-kept pitches are often located directly on the white beach, which is usually bordered by shady pine forests. Families with children also prefer the island, also known as Ré la Blanche, for a holiday close to nature in France.

Special features of camping on the Île de Ré

The spacious campsites on the Île de Ré are often located on the coast of the island and boast direct access to the beach. In the south, for example in the municipality of Le Bois Plage, the sites are also equipped with age-appropriate children's pools. Nature lovers will get their money's worth in the north of the sun-kissed Île de Ré, for example in Saint-Clément-des-Baleines. Here, holidaymakers can combine relaxing days by the sea with excursions to the bird sanctuary to the east. Campsites near the main town of Saint-Martin-de-Ré invite culture lovers to stroll along the fashionable harbour or explore the fortress. Those seeking relaxation can look forward to relaxing days in Rivedoux-Plage, where modern facilities with their proximity to the sea and wellness centre are sure to impress.

Journey

In a caravan, the journey west starts from Munich, for example. Motorways such as the A8 and A10 lead several hundred kilometres in the direction of Île de Ré. In total, the route covers around 1,300 kilometres. Holidaymakers starting in Berlin, for example, also cross Belgium and arrive on the idyllic island after around 1,500 km. As the route takes drivers from northern or central Germany through Paris, it is worth making a stop here to relax in a café by the Seine or on a walk through nearby Versailles.

Guests from southern Germany should plan a stop near the French town of Troyes to unwind with a picnic in the Forêt d'Orient nature park. A little more time should be planned on the motorways if many holidaymakers are drawn to the sunny west of the country in summer. Traffic can be heavier near the major cities, for example in Tours on the A10 motorway or in Paris on the A1. Once you arrive in the harbour town of La Rochelle, take the 3 km long bridge to the popular island.

Destinations on the Ile de Ré

Close to the fine sandy shores of the Atlantic, charming harbour towns such as La Flotte en Ré and Saint-Martin-de-Ré are perfect for relaxed sightseeing. Visitors to the island stroll along the quays and watch the sailing boats gently bobbing in the water. Shady alleyways wind their way between whitewashed houses, ending in sun-drenched squares with cosy cafés.

Saint-Martin-de-Ré

The island's main town, Saint-Martin-de-Ré, is a popular holiday destination thanks to its idyllic harbour and historical sights. History buffs can look forward to the fortress built in the 17th century, which was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. While there is a prison inside the walls, guests can visit the outside facilities. The town's church is also worth a visit; the tower offers a sweeping view of the town's rooftops.

La Flotte en Ré

The picturesque village of La Flotte en Ré in the north of the island is also on the list of the most beautiful villages in France. The steep coastline with its fine sandy beach promises bathing holidaymakers a unique setting for a refreshing dip in the Atlantic. On a sightseeing tour, visitors also discover the ruins of the former Notre-Dame-de-Ré monastery, which was built in the 12th century. The tour continues to Fort de La Prée, a fortress whose construction began in 1625. Today, the site, which is classified as a Monument historique, is open to the public and hosts events in summer.

Top 5 sights

  • Phare des Baleines: At the harbour of the municipality of Saint-Clément-des-Baleines, an impressive lighthouse stands almost 60 metres high on the beach. Inside the monument historiques, built in 1854, a museum provides information about its operation.
  • Fish sluices: A hike near Sainte-Marie-de-Ré and Saint-Clément-des-Baleines leads to the listed fish sluices, which are still in operation.
  • Réserve naturelle de Lilleau des Niges: In the north of the island, the 1,500-hectare bird sanctuary invites you to observe brent geese and plovers.
  • Peu Pierroux: Near the village of La Flotte is the Peu Pierroux burial mound with seven columns and a stone table.
  • Salt garden near Loix: Visitors can learn about the history of salt production and modern-day techniques at the Marais Salants Museum in the middle of the Loix salt marshes.

Top 2 insider tips

  • La Martinière ice cream factory: In the municipality of Saint-Martin-de-Ré, gourmets can enjoy a wide selection of homemade flavours at the La Martinière ice cream factory. In addition to frosty delicacies, gourmets can feast on colourful macarons and crispy biscuits. Each of the specialities is made according to a secret recipe, so holidaymakers are in for a unique treat.
  • Donkeys in Saint-Martin-de-Ré: Friendly donkeys graze next to the historic walls of the fortress in the island's capital, making the hearts of animal lovers beat faster. Young children can look forward to a leisurely ride on the peaceful long-eared animals.

Activities and excursions

Due to the island's fine sandy coasts, campers with a preference for water sports will be particularly well catered for. Golfers and cyclists can also pursue their hobbies on Île de Ré.

Water sports

Fresh winds and pleasant water temperatures make the conditions perfect for sporting activities on the beach. In Rivedoux-Plage and La Couarde-sur-Mer, local providers offer the necessary equipment for stand-up paddling and surfing. Guided boat tours can also be booked to take holidaymakers far out to sea. Jet skiing or a lively ride on a banana boat on the beach at La Flotte are also a thrill. Sports enthusiasts can take advantage of the gusts on the beaches near Saint-Martin-de-Ré to let the wind pull them over the waves while sailing.

Cycling tours

The French island is characterised by over 100 km of well-signposted paths for cyclists. Many routes lead along the picturesque coastline or take those interested in culture to the island's pretty harbour towns. Campers can either bring their own bikes in their caravan or use the services of the numerous bike hire companies. Modern touring bikes or e-bikes can be hired in Saint Clement des Baleines or in Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré, for example.

events

May

  • Les Régalades : Every year in spring, the island's farmers serve regional produce in Bois-Plage-en-Ré. The potato, which thrives particularly well here due to the sandy soil, is at the centre of the festivities

August

  • Jazz au Phare Festival : Music lovers flock to the annual Jazz au Phare Festival in the northern commune of Saint-Clément-des-Baleines. Here, talented artists from the scene promise goosebump-inducing moments on summer evenings.
  • Fête de l'huître: The Fête de l'huître is particularly popular with gourmets who want to broaden their culinary horizons with French delicacies.

Gastronomy

When camping on Île de Ré, guests not only get to know the maritime landscape and the relaxed flair of the harbour towns, but also broaden their culinary horizons with delicacies from French cuisine. Regional classics include mussels in particular, as oysters are farmed in the north of the island. These can be savoured at local production sites.

Fish is also one of the island's gastronomic classics and is sold directly from the boats. Gourmets can enjoy swordfish or langoustines in a restaurant or buy some at the harbour for a barbecue at the campsite. Agriculture on Île de Ré is also famous in France for its high-quality potatoes and the salt marshes in Loix.

Weather

The weather on the French island is characterised by mild temperatures and sunny summer months. Even in winter, the thermometer never registers below zero and in February, highs of 10 degrees Celsius are possible. Campers look forward to long days from June to August, when the sun shines for up to nine hours. Air temperatures of 24 degrees Celsius are ideal for long days on the beach; the water temperatures along the beaches are usually over 20 degrees Celsius.

The campsites on Île de Ré are also ideal in July and August, as these are the least rainy months of the year with only seven days of rainfall.

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