Bars on the Île de Ré: our 3 "slow life" bars

You are staying for a while at our hotel surrounded by nature on Île de Ré in Saint-Martin-de-Ré? Are you looking for a peaceful and relaxing vacation, with days spent at the beach or sightseeing, where time passes slowly and you can take the time to live and savor every moment? Then, to best complement the Slow Life experience that is so dear to our Slow Village, discover 3 bars on Île de Ré for chill afternoons or evenings! 

The Loofa Bar: the tranquility of a sea-view bar

When you travel to a place as beautiful as the Île de Ré, you want to to make the most of the splendid maritime scenery. For this, we can only recommend the rooftop of the Relais Thalassoin Sainte-Marie-de-Ré: the Loofa Bar. It's a daytime bar (until 5 p.m.) that's ideal after the beach.

At Loofa Bar, the emphasis is on local and organic products. Coffee, tea, cider, fruit juices and even beer are all organic. You'll enjoy discovering local beers (bière Blanche de Ré, bière Les petites Réthaises), strong spirits from Charente and Charente-Maritime (cognac VSOP, Pastis de l'Île de Ré) as well as Réthais Réthais specialities (Pineau des Charentes, Les P'tits Bonheurs).

Good to know: for the well-being of our customers, the Loofa Bar menu was created in collaboration with the chef and a dietician. 

To order Vaness' Wellness Cocktail. Made with freshly squeezed fruit and/or vegetables, it's as tasty as it is original!

Les Copains Bâbord: the charm of simplicity

We love this small, welcoming family-run hut in the heart of the Île de Ré, in La Flotte! You can enjoy seafood accompanied by white wine or fruit juice. The freshness of the oysters and shellfish is a real treat, which you can take the time to enjoy from your comfortable comfortable pouffe.

Run by the Le Corre family, this small beach bar is open for lunch and late afternoon (6-9pm), and is ideally located. by the sea. Admire the view of the Atlantic Ocean and Perthuis Breton from the wooden terrace, or simply let yourself be lulled by the gentle sound of the waves.

In case of bad weather, take refuge inside on a table; the decor is friendly and simple. You'll quickly feel at home in this tasting hut with its warm, iodized atmosphere!

To order Oysters, of course! What do we think? You'll rarely taste oysters this fresh and grown so close to the tasting area!

La Villa: a journey to the heart of lounge bistronomy

In Saint-Clément-des-Baleines, in the heart of the Île de Ré, you'll find this bar-restaurant, founded by childhood friends. To make the most of the generous summer sunshine, we strongly advise you to take a seat on the establishment's terrace, a charming terrace surrounded by greenery and ivy.

La Villa is designed to be a place a place for living and reunion. This is reflected in the woodsy, rock-style decor, in the games room that invites you to gather around a pool table, foosball table or darts board, and in the outdoor nature that is left to evolve at its own pace.

La Villa will be your new meeting place after a day on the beach, cycling or visiting the Ile de Ré. Here, you can enjoy a drink or a meal. At La Villa, our cuisine is based on local, seasonal produce. 

To order After dinner, the Villa becomes a cocktail bar, and according to our customer reviews, the cocktails are to die for!