Le Bois-Plage-En-Ré: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The beaches of Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré stretch across wide expanses of fine sand. Surfing in Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré attracts surfers of all experience levels.

Renting a holiday apartment in Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré can be part of planning your personal stay.

Coast and Landscape

At 19 metres, Le Peu des Aumonts is the highest point on the Île de Ré; the dune is protected by forest. L'estacade is a path through the dunes providing direct access to Bidon V and Gollandières beaches. The accessible boardwalk from Gollandières runs along the coast to Gollandières Beach. The accessible circular route in Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré has been awarded the Tourisme & Handicap certificate.

Culture and History

The Église de Tous-Les-Saints offers free guided tours every Monday morning from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from April to September. The Saint-Étienne church in Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré has a white bell tower that rises above the traditional houses and is part of the accessible circular route through Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré. The Moulin de Bellère was built in 1674 and is the only mill on the Île de Ré to have retained its sails. The Batterie Herta is considered the second most important site of the Atlantic Wall on the Île de Ré.

Activities

The Plaine de jeux des Gollandières is a place for all generations to play, enjoy leisure time and relax. The Haras des Evières offers horse rides for all ages and riding levels; the beach ride offered by the Haras des Evières is reserved for experienced riders with at least Galop 3.

The Tèrra Aventura geocaching app enables a cycling tour through Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré, during which visitors discover the area by solving puzzles. The Tèrra Aventura activity is suitable for families or friends. The tourist office in Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré provides maps of the cycle paths as well as a bicycle repair kit.

Local Life

Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré has the largest seasonal market on the Île de Ré. The seasonal market brings the market halls and streets to life from Place de Lazatte to Rue de Sainte-Marie; visitors can find local products and souvenirs there. The Cave Coopérative offers tours of the Chais in July and August. A morning cycling tour through the vineyards in Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré includes a guided tour about Rétais spirits as well as a tasting of local products.

Other places: Cravans, Bougneau, Geay, Saint-Pierre-De-Juillers, Boisredon, La Clisse, Yves, Chassiron.

To the higher-level travel overview: Charente-Maritime.