Getting to Slow Village Saint-Martin-de-Ré without a car

How to get around without a car on Île de Ré? Fares, timetables, and tips: discover our comprehensive guide to regional buses and free shuttles so you can explore the island at your leisure from your Slow Village.

Canoe between the salt marshes, white villages and wild beaches of the Île de Ré. Five itineraries to discover the island differently, at the pace of slow tourism.

With its flat terrain and exceptional network of bike paths, Île de Ré is an undisputed paradise for cyclists. Far from the traffic, ride through the salt marshes, along the sandy beaches, and through the villages with their white-washed facades to explore the island at your own pace, taking it slow.

Discover the Lilleau des Niges nature reserve on Île de Ré. Bird watching, walks through the marshes, and LPO tours. Prepare for your nature outing!

The Ile de Ré boasts a wealth of markets, much appreciated by visitors to the region. There's nothing like strolling through these markets to stock up on local produce, pick up souvenir gifts or simply relax during your stay in Charente-Maritime.

The jewel of the Île de Ré, the fortifications of Saint-Martin-de-Ré are the work of Vauban. Built under Louis XIV in 10 years, from 1681 to 1691, they bear the signature of the famous royal engineer, with their typical star-shaped architecture.

Your vacation on the Ile de Ré will be an opportunity to visit the sites and buildings that are the pride of the people of the island. Among the must-sees is the emblematic Baleines lighthouse, whose long silhouette stands facing the Atlantic at the western end of the island. The Baleines site comprises buildings of different ages: the old tower, built on the orders of Minister Colbert in 1669, is a strategic maritime observatory, providing advanced protection for Rochefort's fledgling arsenal.

Shaped by human hands since the Middle Ages, the salt marshes of Île de Ré cover a large part of the island’s northern region. A veritable labyrinth of land and water, this unique landscape reveals itself with the ebb and flow of the tides. Meet the salt workers who carry on an age-old artisanal tradition and harvest the famous fleur de sel.

Discover the Ré region: from the Abbaye des Châteliers to the Uniré cooperative, explore the history of winegrowing on the Île de Ré. Wine tastings, walks through the vineyards, and cellar tours await you just a stone's throw from your Slow Village.