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Les Portes-en-Ré

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Charente-Maritime

Les Portes-en-Ré - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Charente-Maritime
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Between ocean, salt marshes and forests, this charming village opens its doors and offers its relaxed lifestyle, authenticity and warm relations with its inhabitants. Located at the far end of the island making it its uniqueness and charm, the village is revealed in unspoiled nature and wild.

Forget your car the time of this call, be enchanted by foot or bicycle, by the unspoilt nature of the area around the village. Enjoy time that passes on its sandy beaches or dreaming in the "small wood kit shirt", hummed by Charles Aznavour. Unless you prefer to discover the fauna and flora. In this privileged and protected place, enjoying exceptional sunshine, the numerous cycle paths allow you to enjoy the true nature and travel the bird sanctuary "Lilleau of Niges", one of the largest in Europe.

The young and old will love having fun on gently sloping beaches, Sporty types and sea pleasures: fishing, swimming, sailing, surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing or golf, tennis, equestrian and bowling... But if this particular universe between sea and forests should not make you forget the heart of the village.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLes Portes-en-Ré
Postcode17880
Tourism label
Latitude46.2500012 (N 46° 15’ 0”)
Longitude-1.4833362 (W 1° 29’ 0”)
Surface area8.51 km²
Population601 inhabitants
Density70 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLa Rochelle (44 km, 55 min)
Insee code17286
IntercommunalityCC de l'Île de Ré
DepartmentCharente-Maritime
TerritoryCharentes
RegionNew-Aquitaine

Nearest cities & towns

Saint-Clément-des-Baleines7.2 km (11 min)
Ars-en-Ré9.5 km (12 min)
Loix18.8 km (23 min)
La Couarde-sur-Mer20 km (25 min)
Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré22 km (29 min)
Saint-Martin-de-Ré23 km (29 min)
La Flotte27 km (34 min)
Sainte-Marie-de-Ré32 km (38 min)
Rivedoux-Plage36 km (43 min)
L'Houmeau46 km (53 min)
Nieul-sur-Mer48 km (55 min)
Saint-Denis-du-Payré85 km (1:27)
Saint-Michel-en-l'Herm86 km (1:29)
Grues88 km (1:30)

Things to see and do

Let your steps lead you randomly abundance of flowers that offer a surprising discovery of the local heritage. And do not miss the daily market season on the Freedom Square where you will find all the delights of the island of Ré: AOC potatoes, oysters Kit Shirt, salt, jams and much more pleasures for your taste buds.

The light, the colors that are found across the salt marshes have inspired many painters who have tried to translate all this good life.

Places of interest

Information points
Leisure centres
Natural sites

Events and festivities

Photos

Stroll along the reserve of Lilleau Niges
Stroll along the reserve of Lilleau Niges
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The Saint-Eutrope Church
The Saint-Eutrope Church
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Kit Shirt Forest
Kit Shirt Forest
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The range of the Patache
The range of the Patache
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Sailing
Sailing
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La Maison du Fier (museum, flora and fauna of the island of Ré)
La Maison du Fier (museum, flora and fauna of the island of Ré)
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salt marshes
salt marshes
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The impasse Gorge Blue
The impasse Gorge Blue
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Well Tourette
Well Tourette
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Les Portes-en-Ré (© Sébastien Gaborit)
Les Portes-en-Ré (© Sébastien Gaborit)
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Weather

Wednesday 24 april
Min. 9°C - Max. 13°C
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Thursday 25 april
Min. 12°C - Max. 13°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 12°C - Max. 13°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Come and discover the Randojeu, a fun discovery trail with family or friends!

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Sea kayak ride with a guide
Sports sensations14 € to 55 € Fouras (43 km)
Horse-drawn carriage trips in Sud-Vendée
Nature and the great outdoors175 € to 1035 € Sainte-Hermine (45 km)
Le Grand Défi leisure park
Sports sensations22 € to 26 € Saint-Julien-des-Landes (47 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Between dunes and marshes
Cycling itineraryEasy1:15La Tranche-sur-Mer (11.1 km)
Loop of La Grière
Cycling itineraryEasy1:15La Tranche-sur-Mer (11.5 km)
Carvor Circuit
Cycling itineraryEasy2:00La Tranche-sur-Mer (11.5 km)
Culet Loop
Cycling itineraryEasy30 minLa Tranche-sur-Mer (12.1 km)
The Gravelle - Champagné les Marais
HikeEasy2:05Triaize (29 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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A restaurant
A rental car
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