Sandy beaches cover much of the island’s coast, which curls into a fishhook at its western end. And that’s where you want to go to avoid the summertime crowds. The beaches o… See more

If you love fresh seafood, it’s hard to think of a more satisfying way of spending an afternoon … See more

St-Martin-de-Ré
Protective 17th-century walls enclose the island’s alluring capital, St-Martin-de-Ré, where cafés and restaurants add a buzz to the pretty h… See more

At Ile de Ré’s westernmost tip, the 59m-high Phare des Baleineslighthouse has been safely guiding ships around the island edge since it was built in 1854. Once you’ve wou… See more