50 km
Short (2 to 4 days)
Est
This weekend of two or three days on the Île de Ré in a camper van or converted van, starting from our rental agencies in La Rochelle, Nantes or Bordeaux, will give you a breath of sea air and immersion in nature.
The ideal destination to recharge, disconnect, and enjoy some fantastic bike rides through landscapes that are more varied than you might expect.
For your camper van nights on the island, you can take advantage of our partnership with Flower Campings and enjoy the facilities at Camping Les Ilates or Le Bel Air.
This first loop can be done by bike, starting from Ars. Count on 20-25 km considering the fact that you will inevitably stroll through the superb villages and the beautiful Lizay forest that you will cross. Ars, due to its central position, is a good location for this first night.
Several possibilities for the night:
This second cycling circuit, also in a loop, takes you into the heart of the marshes and lets you discover the Loix peninsula, a true island within the island, which has managed to stay away from tourist development.
The departure can be from Port du Goisil:
For your evening, we suggest a very nice walking tour in the “capital of the island,” Saint Martin de Ré. You can admire its imposing star-shaped surrounding walls and its lively center (very busy in summer) with numerous bars, restaurants, and shops. Our best find for tasting excellent seafood: Le Tout du Cru, an oyster bar and seafood restaurant in the center. A slightly daring name, but dare!
Several possibilities for the night:
Impossible not to end with a visit to La Rochelle, with its famous towers, its old port, and its medieval streets. Not to mention its aquarium, one of the most beautiful in Europe (we preferred it to those in Barcelona, Valencia…).
Marshes with abundant wildlife, forests, beaches, flowery villages, and ports: you can only be amazed by this jewel of Charente-Maritime on the Atlantic coast, with a mild climate all year round! Don’t hesitate to extend your pleasure to do it in 3 or 4 days, to have time to stroll, and to visit La Rochelle and, for young and old alike, its superb aquarium.