Discover the Île de Ré
Camping Les Salières has selected a range of high-quality activities for you and invites you to discover:
- Tourist cruises: Take a tour of Fort Boyard, stop off at Île d'Aix and/or La Rochelle, then return to the port of Saint-Martin.
- Horseback riding through pine forests or on the beach.
- Donkeys wearing pants, mascots of the island.
- Depending on the tide, try your hand at the national sport of the Rhétais: shellfish gathering!
- Visit the Vauban fortifications in Saint-Martin, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Phare des Baleines lighthouse (listed as a Historic Monument), the Ernest Cognacq museum, the bell tower in Ars-en-Ré, and more.
- Walks through the typical villages of Ré La Blanche, its markets, and its marshes.
- Local crafts: soap making, honey production, salt marshes, seaweed farming, vineyards, etc.
- Oyster farming: from production to sale, with oyster tasting directly at the producer's premises facing the sea.
Please feel free to ask for information at the reception desk of your campground.
Saint-Martin-de-Ré
The Bell Tower of Saint Martin
7 min by bike
Exceptional view from the observation tower of the fortified church. The monumental clock, the bells in action, and the view are a delight for every visitor.
Ernest Cognacq Museum
7 min by bike
The Ernest Cognacq Museum has expanded and invites you to discover its new wing, featuring innovative yet respectful architecture, in the Hôtel de Clerjotte, a listed historic monument.
The fortifications
8 min by bike
Tour the fortifications of Saint-Martin-de-Ré, built in the 17th century by Vauban to protect the Île de Ré from constant attacks by the English. You will discover the moats, bastions, and demi-lunes.
Saint Martin by horse-drawn carriage
8 min by bike
The fortifications, the Citadel, the fortified church, the port, the old quarters... For about an hour, you will relive the golden age of the history of Île de Ré and Saint-Martin-de-Ré, at the pace of a horse's gait.
Nearby
The Whale Lighthouse
At 57 meters, it is one of the tallest in France: climb 257 steps to enjoy an exceptional view of the island and the ocean!
Salt Marsh Ecomuseum
Salt harvesting requires expertise. To enhance your visit to the Ecomuseum, we invite you to accompany the salt worker down to the marsh. He will introduce you to the tools of the trade and show you how he works.
House of Pride
The Maison du Fier, a former salt warehouse, hosts various exhibitions on the landscapes and natural riches of Ré. Nature workshops are organized for children.
Lilleau des Niges Reserve
The size and location of these lands mixed with water have made the Lilleau des Niges Nature Reserve an essential stopover for thousands of migratory birds.
The Mouflette Lock
The last remaining lock in Saint-Clément-des-Baleines, known as "La Moufette" or "Moufflet," is located between the coast and the Phare des Baleineaux lighthouse. It required many hours of restoration work by volunteers after the storm of 1999.
The Chauveau Lighthouse
A few hundred meters from the coast, the Chauveau Lighthouse is accessible at low tide. Its plateau is well known to shore fishermen.
The Fort of Grouin
The Fort du Grouin, built in 1742, was remodeled over time until it reached its current configuration in 1860, with its single access point defended by a drawbridge. Highly representative of a type of structure that was widespread along the coast in the 19th century, it remains the only example on the island that has not undergone any alterations.
La Redoute
Located at the beginning of the long strip of sand stretching towards the mainland, the Redoute de Rivedoux was built in 1673 in a strategic position. A 45-meter square structure preceded by a deep dry moat and flanked by two shoulders, the building was responsible for blocking the Sablanceaux isthmus by connecting the north beach to the south beach.
Fort de la Prée
In 1625, Louis XIII decided to defend the Île de Ré against the English and Protestants and began construction of the fort using stones from the Abbaye des Châteliers, which had been destroyed two years earlier. A strategic defensive location, this fort was used until 1790 and then gradually abandoned. Owned by the Ministry of Justice and partially restored, it was awarded second prize in the 1987 "Masterpieces in Peril" competition.
Châteliers Abbey
In the 12th century, Cistercian monks founded one of the largest abbeys in central-western France. The remaining ruins are enough to give you a glimpse of its past splendor...
