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Things to do in Ile de Re, Nouvelle-Aquitaine: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Ile de Re, France including Le Conteur de l'Histoire, La Ferme des Baleines, The fortifications of Saint-Martin-de-Re, Phare des Baleines, Clocher Observatoire, Port de Saint-Martin-de-Re, Citadelle Vauban, Eglise Sainte-Catherine de La Flotte, Eglise Notre-Dame de l'Assomption, Ecomusee du Marais Salant.
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1. Le Conteur de l'Histoire
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
In the heart of the Ile de Re,in the Phare des Baleines, the Storyteller invites you for historical, artistic or literary walks along the streets, paths and vestiges of a past full of treasures. Let yourself be seduced by the great history, that of France, and that of the Ile de Re. Three departures each day for a multitude of historical characters to discover in family.
2. La Ferme des Baleines
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
La Ferme des Baleines – which specialises in salt pond aquaculture – practices carefully planned artisanal aquaculture and oyster production that focuses on quality. Thanks to the optimal conditions we find ourselves in for pursuing claire salt pond aquaculture, we are able to produce, raise, and finish oysters, clams, tiger prawns, sea bream, and samphire in Saint-Clement-des-Baleines on the Ile de Re.
3. The fortifications of Saint-Martin-de-Re
4. Phare des Baleines
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4.5 based on 2,440 reviews
Reviewed By 658marshallb - Ferney-Voltaire, France
Both the newer and older lighthouses are impressive buildings. We arrived too late to go up but the area was still open so we could walk around out to the oceanfront. At low tide you can see the fish pens, which were used to trap fish that got stuck behind the stone walls as the water was receding. Such pens have been used for hundreds of years and this one is one of the last ones remaining on the island. It has to be periodically repaired, particularly after major storms, but it shows the . At first glance they look like submerged walls of an earlier village - and quite pretty at sunset.
5. Clocher Observatoire
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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!
6. 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
7. 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.
8. Eglise Sainte-Catherine de La Flotte
9. Eglise Notre-Dame de l'Assomption
10. Ecomusee du Marais Salant
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4.0 based on 186 reviews
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