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Île de Ré

France·🌊 Coastal

Off the coast of La Rochelle, Île de Ré is a flat Atlantic island with white villages, salt marshes, and endless cycling paths. Family-friendly beaches and a relaxed lifestyle define the island.

What awaits you

BeachActiveCampingLocal cuisineNatureBy the seaPet-friendly

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Best time to visit

July–September: up to 22°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

In August–September, water temperatures reach a pleasant 21°C — perfect for swimming.

Insider tip: October — a pleasant 19°C with fewer visitors.

Cooler winters (10°C). Best visited in July–September.

Max. temperature
10°
Jan
10°
Feb
12°
Mar
14°
Apr
17°
May
20°
Jun
21°
Jul
22°
Aug
20°
Sep
19°
Oct
15°
Nov
11°
Dec
Water temperature
9°
Jan
9°
Feb
10°
Mar
13°
Apr
16°
May
20°
Jun
20°
Jul
21°
Aug
21°
Sep
19°
Oct
14°
Nov
11°
Dec
Sunshine hours
5h
Jan
6h
Feb
8h
Mar
10h
Apr
12h
May
12h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
10h
Sep
7h
Oct
6h
Nov
4h
Dec
Rain days
11d
Jan
9d
Feb
13d
Mar
9d
Apr
11d
May
8d
Jun
6d
Jul
6d
Aug
10d
Sep
13d
Oct
15d
Nov
14d
Dec

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Île de Ré as a Vacation Destination

Île de Ré is an excellent choice for beach holidays, active holidays, camping holidays. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 22°C.

A rental car is recommended for exploring the surrounding area. As an upscale destination, a more generous budget is advisable. Pets are welcome here — many accommodations and restaurants are pet-friendly. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes. The best months for swimming are August, September with water temperatures up to 21°C.

Good to know

Price level
€€€€
Local languages
FR
Camping
Tent & caravan