Your arrival on the island of Ré, in Charente-Maritime, begins with the elegant curve of a large 3 km bridge that takes you to the Pointe de Sablanceaux and Rivedoux beach on the southern part of the island. Nearby are the remains of the Châteliers abbey, founded in 1156, and the Prée fort (1625), the island's oldest defensive structure. But let's start at the beginning, with the campsites on the Ile de Ré!

Campsites on the Ile de Ré

How many campsites are there on Ile de Ré?

You will have a choice of around 50 campsites on the Ile de Ré, spread throughout the island. These are mainly 2, 3 and 4-star campsites. Most campsites on Ile de Ré are small-scale, with between 100 and 300 pitches. In La Flotte-en-Ré, we recommend campsite Les Peupliers ****.

Focus on the 5-star campsites on the Ile de Ré

There are 5 ***** campsites on the Ile de Ré. These beautiful campsites offer maximum comfort and top-of-the-range facilities, including a swimming pool and spa.

Just like 4-star campsites, these campsites will also give you access to a children's club and an entertainment programme, for a successful holiday.

Advantages of Ile de Ré seaside campsites with beach access

The Atlantic Ocean and its fine sandy beaches are the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday. If you're looking for a seaside holiday, the Ile de Ré is the perfect destination.

Unsurprisingly, the campsites on the Ile de Ré are unique in that they are never far from the sea, and often even very close to a beach! L'Océan ***** campsite in La Couarde-sur-Mer, for example, is just 50 metres from the beach!

Even more practical: campsite Les amis de la plage ****, which literally has its feet in the water, is located in Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré and has its own access to the beach!

Nature's trump card at campsites on the Ile de Ré, from La Flotte-en-Ré to Ars-en-Ré, via Bois-plage and La Couarde, and much more besides...

Another great advantage is that the campsites are often in the middle of nature, among pines and oaks: check out La Bonne Etoile **** in Bois-Plage-en-Ré, a charming family campsite with 200 pitches, or L'île blanche **** in La Flotte-en-Ré, in its vast natural wooded park. The natural setting of the island's campsites is an undeniable asset for family holidays.

Cycling around the Ile de Ré from your campsite

With over 100km of signposted, safe cycle paths, cycling is the best way to get around the island of Ré in Charente-Maritime. Especially as the island is not very large.

Finally, for a nature holiday, take advantage of the campsite's bike hire service and explore the surrounding area using the island's many safe cycle paths. When the car is parked at the campsite, the real holiday has begun!

 

Finally, for a nature holiday, you can rent a bike at your campsite and explore the area via the island's many safe bike paths. Once the car is parked at the campsite, the real holiday has begun!

Which campsites have an indoor swimming pool or water park on the Ile de Ré?

A third of campsites on Ile de Ré offer their customers a swimming pool. Les Grenettes ***** in Sainte-Marie-de-Ré is one of the campsites with a real swimming pool. We also recommend Camp du Soleil **** in Ars-en-Ré, a campsite with only 100 pitches, located 400m from the beach.

Renting a mobile home on a campsite on the Ile de Ré

The modern mobile homes on offer at campsites on the Ile de Ré guarantee a comfortable stay for 2 to 8 people, with prices starting from €330 a week in low season. The fully-equipped accommodation includes a fitted kitchen, private bathroom and wooden terrace to enjoy the friendly atmosphere.

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For maximum peace of mind, most mobile home rentals include free WIFI, bed linen (for hire) and baby equipment on request. premium services such as dishwasher, air conditioning and plancha are available in the higher ranges.

Is it possible to find a cheap campsite on the Ile de Ré?

Among the campsite' great deals in Charente-Maritime, there are certainly some original offers for campsites on the Ile de Ré, for a camping holiday at a lower price... Find out which ones!

 

Discover the Ile de Ré during your camping holiday

Citadel and salt marshes

To find out more about the mysteries of the arts and living traditions of the Ile de Ré, with attractive animations, linger at the Maison du Platin in the village of La Flotte.

Then climb to the top of a flamboyant Gothic bell tower to contemplate the harbour citadel of Saint-Martin, the capital of the Ile de Ré, designed by Vauban.

Explained in an ecomuseum, a little further on you will discover a vast expanse of salt marshes, punctuated by tide mills and the magnificent Lilleau des Niges nature reserve.

Pleasant beaches and forests

The Romanesque church of Ars was painted black and white to serve as a landmark for navigators.

On the Pointe du Fier side, enjoy the shades of the Trousse Chemise wood, which borders the Patache beach.

From the Portes-en-Ré, breathe in the fragrances of the Lizay state forest. To the north, the great lighthouse of Les Baleines (57 m) protects a rocky coast hemmed in by sandy conches.

From Saint-Clément, the beaches of the west coast are also attractive, with extended stops at the villages of La Couarde, Le Bois-Plage, Sainte-Marie.

Pleasure on the plate

After swimming and walks, taste the fishing products, as well as the mussels and oysters patiently raised on the coast of the Ile de Ré, in very beneficial waters, accompanied by the wines of the local vineyards.