You’ve made up your mind, you’re going to camp on the Ile de Ré for your next vacation. But what are the best campsites on the Ile de Ré?
A true paradise on Earth, the Ile de Ré is a dream location for a perfect vacation. A small pearl off the coast of Charente-Maritime, this 85-square-kilometer island attracts thousands of tourists every year. It’s renowned for its scenic beauty and mild climate. Don’t miss out on La Dolce Vita rétaise, and to top it all off, try one of our campsites on the Ile de Ré!
In fact, the advantages are numerous: they’re less expensive than hotels, and give you a great deal of freedom in your activities. So you can spend your days as you please. Soak up the sun on the beach, explore the surrounding area, visit the charming villages of the Retais or take advantage of the activities on offer… Do what you like!
1. Camping l’Île Blanche
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Budget: € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € €
Service : ★★★★
Type of accommodation: mobile homes, cottages
Assets : heated indoor pool, close to beaches, family campsite
Perfectly integrated into a vast park planted with pine and oak trees, the Île Blanche campsite offers a warm welcome. Located in La Flotte en Ré, and one of the most beautiful campsites on the Île de Ré, this top-class campsite will delight the whole family. Accommodation is available for up to 6 people.
Those who wish can even become owners of one of the cottages or mobile homes! Each is equipped with kitchen, television, wifi, and garden furniture for convivial evenings. So make the most of your vacation on the Ile de Ré with complete peace of mind.
What’s more, there are plenty of activities available to campers. Discover the Île Blanche campsite’s water park, indoor swimming pool heated to 28°C, tennis court and bowling green. Enough to delight and keep the whole family and all your friends busy.
This is a family campsite, suitable for children of all ages. Entertainment and activities for the little ones are available, so you too can enjoy your vacation. What’s more, it’s right next to the sea, with the beaches just a 7-minute bike ride away. You’ll also have easy access to the Centre Nautique de La Flotte-en-Ré, offering a wider range of activities.
And don’t forget to take the time to discover the charming villages of the Île de Ré. The campsite offers the possibility of renting bicycles by the day or by the week.
Open from April to November, the Île Blanche campsite promises unforgettable moments on an island that itself remains etched in memory.
2. Camping du Domaine de la Bonne Étoile
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Budget: €€€
Service : ★★★★
Type of accommodation: stylish mobile homes, chalets
Benefits: close to beaches, indoor pool, entertainment
Among the campsites on the Île de Ré, discover the Domaine de la Bonne Étoile campsite. Located in the heart of the island, at Bois Plage en Ré, this charming campsite offers a friendly atmosphere. With a wide range of accommodation for up to 10 or 12 people, you’re sure to enjoy your vacation with friends or family.
The campsite itself offers plenty of entertainment for young and old alike. For children and teenagers, for example, daytime entertainment takes place 4 times a week! Alternatively, 5 evenings a week, you can attend performances led by the campsite’s entertainers, sometimes until midnight! Vacations are made for fun, and your children won’t get bored. For adults, natural areas and sports fields are available. There’s also a huge indoor heated swimming pool for added comfort, plus a small paddling pool for the little ones.
The Domaine de la Bonne Étoile campsite offers a wide range of local services, including beach access, windsurfing and relaxation at the thalassotherapy center. Getting around couldn’t be easier: rent a bike! Thanks to its 110 kilometers of cycle paths, the Île de Ré is ideal for cycling.
In this regard, the campground offers a very interesting deal: for every 7 days of rental, you can rent 2 bicycles, free of charge!
3. Camping Antioche
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Budget: €€€
Service : ★★★★
Type of accommodation: mobile homes
Assets : Ecolodge tent, beach 200 meters away, numerous activities
Here’s another Bois Plage-en-Ré location that will delight holidaymakers looking to disconnect from their everyday lives: camping Antioche. Ranked as one of the best campsites on the Ile de Ré, it’s close to a long beach with crystal-clear waters. And when we say proximity, we really mean just 200 metres!
Our accommodations can sleep up to 6 people and are comfortably equipped, guaranteeing you a completely self-sufficient stay. Discover the Ecolodge Tent concept. Designed for 4 people and quite different from the classic mobile home, it’s still pleasant and refreshing, especially in the height of summer!
You can also make the most of the aquatic area, which should keep the kids entertained for days on end.
On top of all this, there’s plenty of entertainment every day, especially in high season, to keep young and old entertained. For example: dance evenings, shows, karaoke and even slots for board games. And let’s not forget that the body, like the mind, needs to be maintained, even in summer. That’s why Antioche organizes sports afternoons and tournaments. There are also soccer, pétanque and table tennis sessions. So you’ll never be bored, even if you prefer to laze around.
Finally, if you’d like to explore the Ile de Ré at your own pace, the campsite offers bicycles for hire. As mentioned above, the island is very well equipped in terms of cycle paths, making it easy to discover.
4. Camping Les Fougères
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Budget: €€€€
Service : ★★★
Type of accommodation: mobile homes and chalets
Assets: heated outdoor pool, playground, bike rental, laundry area
Located at the eastern end of the Ile de Ré, Les Fougères campsite welcomes you to the pleasant forest of Les Bragauds. You’ll be surrounded by greenery, trees and shade. Accommodations include mobile homes and chalets for up to 6 people.
All equipped with kitchens, you’re guaranteed real freedom. Another great advantage of this campsite on the Ile de Ré is the laundry area, where you’ll find a washing machine, tumble dryer and ironing board.
As for the activities available, they are very varied and will satisfy the desires of the whole family. The heated outdoor swimming pool is open every day, as are the deckchairs for relaxing. Nearby, the children’s playground features rope games, slides and spring attractions.
There’s also a huge green space where you can relax, play games or do some sport. For example, play tennis, table tennis or beach volleyball, or enjoy a game of pétanque with your friends. Last but not least, the reception offers bike rental so you can discover the Ile de Ré by bicycle.
Camping Les Fougères welcomes campers six months a year, from June to December.
And you, which of the campsites on the Ile de Ré has charmed you?