THE VILLAGES OF ILE DE RE : LE BOIS PLAGE EN RE

Le-Bois-Plage-en-Ré in a few words…

Located in the south of Ile de Ré, and as its name would indicate, the village is known for its long sandy beaches on one side, and the woods on the other!

All the holidaymakers come to Bois-Plage for the market, which is the biggest on Ile de Ré, with nearly 150 stalls offering fresh produce and other wares on the streets between Les Halles and Rue de L’église.

Between Gros Jonc, Gollandières, Petit Sergent and Pas des Boeuf beaches, you’re spoilt for choice for locations for a swim or a relaxing day on the sands.

Each one offers a view over Ile d’Oléron and its lighthouse, Chassiron.

Activities, sports and places to visit : 

Bike hire, sailing school, surf school, vineyards cooperative

Events:

‘Les Régalades’:  harvesting of the Ile de Ré AOP potatoes (May)

Salsa festival (June)

‘l’Ile aux livres’ book fair:  (August)

Holiday rentals, year-round rentals and properties for sale in Bois-Plage-en-Ré :