Top Things to do in Ile de Re
Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Ile de Re, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Discover the best top things to do in Ile de Re, France including The fortifications of Saint-Martin-de-Re, Clocher Observatoire, Port de Saint-Martin-de-Re, Citadelle Vauban, Ecomusee du Marais Salant, Abbaye des Chateliers, Fort la Pree, Clocher d'Ars, Eglise Saint-Martin de Saint-Martin-de-Re, les Salicorniers.
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1. The fortifications of Saint-Martin-de-Re
2. Clocher Observatoire
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 853 reviews
Reviewed By 454tonip - Haringey, United Kingdom
We climbed the church tower (€2.05 each) and saw the beautiful views over St Martin. Try to avoid times when the bells will be chiming repeatedly - it’s very loud!
3. Port de Saint-Martin-de-Re
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4.5 based on 1,318 reviews
Reviewed By Exploration614611
Very picturesque. Beatiful oild setting around the marina..all withon old fortified walls. Despite being busy the pkace felt calm. Very quiet in the evening as a lot of day trippers leave the island
4. Citadelle Vauban
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4.5 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By 658marshallb - Ferney-Voltaire, France
Behind those walls were many prisoners who were later sent to Devil's Island, including the notorious Papillon. Still, one can walk around the walls, look at the view that the prisoners would have had as they were being loaded onboard the trans-atlantic transport vessels. Also, you can see a lot of hundred-year-old plus graffiti on the walls, done primarily by soldiers stationed at the fort. What is not so obvious as you walk around the walls is that there is yet another series of Vauban-designed walls totally around the town itself, making it truly a walled city. These are obvious as you make your way around the city, or go to the observation point in the bell tower. The Citadelle is very well maintained and a historic monument to French military construction. No concern about getting lost and finding oneself inside the walls and in prison - it is well marked! Very pleasant walk.
5. Ecomusee du Marais Salant
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 186 reviews
6. Abbaye des Chateliers
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 389 reviews
Reviewed By 990randyg - Albi, France
We saw this as we were driving and decided to stop. The ruins are in excellent shape and easy to walk around.
7. Fort la Pree
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4.0 based on 124 reviews
This monument is the oldest fort on the island of Re. Built in 1626, it was primarily intended to ensure the sovereignty of King Louis XIII on the island, which at that time was a strategic territory for the crown facing the Protestants of La Rochelle. He had an important role during the siege of the island by the Duke of Buckingham in 1627. Featuring a small port inside its fortifications, he allowed the landing of the royal troops at night, which participated in the victory of the French troops resisting on the island. This site was threatened with destruction many times over the centuries, especially during the reign of Louis XIV with engineer Vauban. This man destroy the entire outer defensive system and construct buildings in line with the needs of the time. Fort Pree was forgotten at the end of the seventeenth century in favor of the citadel of Saint Martin de Re, built between 1681 and 1684. During the next century, he played a secondary role fortress also served the landing of all travelers from the mainland. At the end of the nineteenth century, its architecture is profoundly changed. The old buildings are experiencing many changes and even total destruction. The army then assigned to a small fort defense function of the newly constructed port Pallice. The army occupied the fort until the early years of the twentieth century. German troops occupied the fort during World War II and renamed it Bertha battery. He returned to the public domain in 1948, when a combination of the department of Eure bought it to turn it into a summer camp center. It was a summer camp for thirty years, then, in the early 80s, the monument was bought by its current owner the CNOSAP. The CNOSAP rehbilitated the fort, and had it classified as a historical monuments.
8. Clocher d'Ars
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By lovetotravel1704 - London, United Kingdom
The distinctive steeple of L' Eglise Saint Etienne is black and white and is used as a landmark for sailing boats. The church dates from the 11th century and has Romanesque architecture and also gothic design dating from he 15th century. The church is the focal point of the village square and surrounding it are some nice restaurants. Inside the church is simply decorated with lots of arches. It has a carved pulpit. The church is very beautiful to see and the town too is very picturesque and has separate port and beach area which are worth exploring.
9. Eglise Saint-Martin de Saint-Martin-de-Re
10. les Salicorniers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
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