Le-Bois-Plage-en-Ré
Need an idea for an afternoon out on theIle de Ré? Located in the center of the island, Le Bois plage en Ré is a village well worth a visit! From the La Plage campsite in Saint-Clément-des-Baleinestake an hour's bike ride through the Ile de Ré, its oyster-farming landscapes, beaches and forests, to reach one of the island's oldest seaside resorts.
Territories to explore
On foot or by bike, you can visit the village's 6 km of Blue Flag beaches, such as Plage du Petit Sergent, Plage des Gollandières and Plage de Gros Joncs. The village is also a wooded area just waiting to be discovered on its footpaths.
Local products to (re)discover
Epicureans are sure to love the Bois-en-Ré market. Open daily from April to September, it's the biggest on the island!
Once your taste buds have been tantalized by local gustatory finds, you can round off your gustatory exploration with a visit to the Coopérative des Vignerons. The program includes free tastings of wines, trousse-chemise, cognacs and pineaux des Charentes, as well as a guided tour of the winery.
A cultural heritage to explore
Once a land of mills, the village was home to around ten of them in the 16th century. Today, this heritage can still be seen along the roads of Bois-plage-en-Ré, such as the Bellerre windmill, restored by its owner. Finally, you can also visit the Église de Tous-les-Saints to contemplate a religious monument typical of the area.
