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Île de Ré – white concrete wall on green grass field under blue sky during daytime📷 Photo by Armand Khoury on Unsplash

Île de Ré

Saint-Martin-de-Ré, France

Nature

A flat island of salt marshes, cycle paths and white villages, joined to La Rochelle by a toll bridge.

Nearest town
Saint-Martin-de-Ré, France
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
46.2030, -1.3660

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Nearby

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Marais Poitevin at Coulon

Coulon, France
Bridge at Noirmoutier from the Passage du Gois (425849433)© Andy Hay · CC BY 2.0
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Citadel of Blaye – Blaye — Maisons aux abords de la citadelle© Jpcuvelier · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Fort Médoc 04© Remi Mathis · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Campsites nearby

  • Camping Les RempartsCampsite
    0 km from Île de Ré · 115 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Les MaraisesCampsite
    2 km from Île de Ré
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • La GrainetièreCampsite
    2 km from Île de Ré
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Le SuroîtCampsite
    3 km from Île de Ré
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Les Amis de la PlageCampsite
    3 km from Île de Ré · 46 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Bel AirCampsite
    4 km from Île de Ré
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Île de Ré?

Île de Ré is in Saint-Martin-de-Ré, France, at GPS 46.2030, -1.3660. It is about 17 km from La Rochelle.

Can you camp near Île de Ré?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire de camping-cars à Saint-Martin de Ré, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 140 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Île de Ré?

Île de Ré is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: La Rochelle to the Dune du Pilat.

What is there to see near Île de Ré?

Places worth a stop nearby: Marais Poitevin at Coulon (61 km), Passage du Gois (99 km), Citadel of Blaye (131 km) and Fort Médoc (132 km).

When is the best time to visit Île de Ré?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)