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Confolens Charente France, Weather, Camping, Accommodation, And Much More

Confolens Charente France, Weather, Camping, Accommodation, And Much More

Population: 2798 (INSEE:2007)
Postal Code: 16500
Rail Link: No (Nearest is Roumazieres-Loubert – TER – 17km/11mi)
Nearest Airport: Limoges Bellegarde – (50km/31mi – 53mins)
Nearest Channel Port: Caen (456km/283mi – 4h47mins)
Nearest Seaside Beach: Chatellaillon Plage (163km/101mi – 2h36mins)
Commerce: Cafes, restaurants, Bars, shops
Economy: Manufacturing, Commerce
To visit: Velo-Rail
Events: International Folklore Festival (August)
Market: Wednesday, Saturday
Confolens France

Confolens France Geography and Transport

Confolens is a town covering 18.96km2 situated in the extreme North East of the Charente Department (altitude 127m-222m), within proximity of towns at Bellac, St Junien and Rochechouart (all in Haute Vienne).  There is no rail link here, but the regional railway (TER) stops at Roumazieres-Loubert, 17km away.  There is a twice-daily bus service to Angouleme, but this can take over 2 hours.  Confolens is at the crossroads of the D948 (which links with the RN141 before St Junien), and the D951 which takes you to Bellac to the East, or joins the RN141 to the South and West towards Angouleme.  Confolens is situated on the picturesque Vienne River at an altitude of 127m to 222m.

Confolens France Climate

The climate here is Maritime, and therefore temperate with 4 clearly defined seasons. June to September are the warmest months, with average daytime temperatures of 20C to 24C (12C to 15C night).  In Winter average temperatures are 7C to 8C (2C to 3C night).  Wettest months are October and November (72mm), and the driest is March with 47mm.

Confolens France

Tourism In Confolens France

The Festival de Confolens has been taking place in this town for over 50 years and is held every year in August.  It is described as a folklore festival, and for 6 days there are numerous shows of traditional dance and music from around the world.  Around 600 artists perform over 6 days, for around 200,000 spectators.  Confolens is a starting point for the Velo-Rail, offering visitors the opportunity to pedal specially created rail-bikes on a disused railway.  The line stretches for 17km to Roumazieres-Loubert, on a scenic route.  The architecture here includes Pont Vieux, a 13th Century bridge with 10 arches (restored in 17th Century), the Town Hall was built in the 12thCentury, and the Rue du Soleil has some fine examples of 15th and 16th Century timbered houses.

Confolens France Economy

Confolens is the chief town of the arondissement but suffers from relatively poor transport links.  Neighboring towns such as Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, Roumazieres-Loubert, and Chabanais have easier access to Angouleme and Limoges.  The major business in the town is electrical component manufacturer Legrand, with around 200 employees.  Confolens is part of the Haute Charente economic zone, which has an unemployment rate of 7.0%, compared against the regional rate of 8.6% and the national rate of 9.1% (INSEE 2006).

Facilities In Confolens France

There is a sports ground, sports hall and outdoor swimming pool nearby at d´Ansac-sur-Vienne, and the nearest indoor swimming pool is at Chabanais (16km).  On the road towards Saint Germain, there is a Campsite along the right bank of the Vienne River.

Education In Confolens France

There is are 2 state Nurseries, 1 Primary School, 1 High School (College) and a College (lycee).  There is also a private Nursery, Primary and High School Saint Gauthier.

Confolens France Key Stats

Of the properties in Confolens, 86.3% are classed as main homes (against national average 83%), and 3.8% are used as second homes (fewer than the national average of 10.1%).  There are fewer males than females resident here (54.2% vs 45.8%), and 32.3% of the population is over the age of 60 against the national average of 21.3%, and it follows that the number of retired people resident here is also higher (28.4% vs 18.2%), and 19.1% are under 19.

Confolens France

Key Facilities and Services In Confolens France

Supermarket Post Office Library
Baker Hairdresser Dentist
Cafe Bank Doctor
Bar/Tabac Cinema
Restaurant Hardware Store
Pharmacy Butcher

 

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Chalais France Charente – All You Need To Know

Chalais France Charente

Population: 1991 (INSEE:2004)
Postal Code: 16210
Rail Link: Yes (TER Regional)
Nearest Airport: Angouleme, Brie Champniers – (69km/43mi – 1h2mins)
Nearest Channel Port: Saint-Malo (505km/314mi – 5h24mins)
Nearest Seaside Beach: St Georges de Didonne (101km/63mi – 1h43mins)
Commerce: Few restaurants, cafe/bar, food shopping
Economy: Agriculture, Commerce
To visit: Chateau de Talleyrand-Perigord (11th-century castle)
Events: Le Jumping International (Aug)
Market: Mondays
Chalais France Charente

Chalais France Charente Geography and Transport

Chalais is a small market town (commune area of 17.58km2) situated in the extreme south of the Charente Department, close to the borders with both Charente Maritime and Dordogne (Aquitaine).  It is some 47km (29mi) from the departmental capital Angouleme, and the nearest larger town would be Riberac (Dordogne), which is 24km (15mi) away.  There are no major roads in the immediate proximity, and the town stands on the D674.  The RN10 can be accessed to the North West at Barbezieux Saint Hilaire (30km/19mi).  The village has access to the TER regional rail network, and this provides onward access to the TGV at Angouleme, where it is possible to connect to Paris in 2h20mins.  The nearest airport is also at Angouleme, but Bordeaux Merignac airport is also an option from here (100km/1h15mins).
See also:  Aubeterre sur Dronne

Chalais France Charente Climate

The climate here is Maritime, with hot summer daytime temperatures of between 24C and 27C (13C to 15C night).  May and September also provide warm daytime temperatures (between 20C to 23C), with nights dropping to 10C to 12C.  Winter temperatures are typically 9C to 11C (3C to 4C night).  Wettest months are Oct, Nov, and Dec (52mm to 59mm), and driest are Feb, Mar, July and Aug (32mm to 33mm).  Chalais is part of a zone which receives between 1750 and 2000 hours of sunshine per year.

Tourism In Chalais France Charente

This rural town is famed for its international four-day show-jumping event ‘Le Jumping International’ which takes place every year in August.  The Chateau de Talleyrand-Perigord is an 11th-century medieval castle, which opens for tours during the holiday season (Apr-Sept), and the town has a 12th-century church (St Martial).  The town is situated close to Brossac where there is a small lake, and there is swimming available from the river beach at nearby Aubeterre-sur-Dronne.  The town has a number of restaurants, including Le Relais du Chateau which offers a medieval setting and courtyard terrace.  There are many sports and activities available in Chalais, including football, golf and pony trekking.

Chalais France Charente

Chalais France Charente Economy

The economy here is centered around agriculture and commerce.  Chalais is part of the Sud Charente economic zone, which has an unemployment rate of 8.8%, compared against the regional rate of 8.6% and the national rate of 9.1% (INSEE 2006).

Chalais France Charente Facilities

Chalais has most amenities, including a supermarket and a swimming pool.

Education In Chalais France Charente

There is a state nursery, primary and secondary schools available in Chalais, as well as a private option at primary level.  For college (Lycee), the nearest is at Riberac (Dordogne) or Berbezieux Saint Hilaire.

Chalais France Charente

Chalais France Charente Key Stats

Most of the properties in Chalais are main residences 83.4%, this is higher than the national average and 6.8% of properties are classed as second homes.  There are more people aged 60 or over than the national average (39.7% vs 21.3%), and the number of retired people is also higher (31.3% vs 18.2%)  18.1% of the population is under 19 years of age.  There are fewer males than females resident here (45.3% vs 54.7%).

 

Chalais France Charente Key Facilities and Services:

Supermarket Post Office Doctor
Bakers Hairdresser Dentist
Café/Bar Bank Pharmacy
DIY Store

 

Restaurant Swimming pool

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The British Consulate for South West France, Bordeaux

British Consular offices for southwest France – The British Consulate for South West France is situated in the city of Bordeaux in the Aquitaine region and offers help and advice to both residents and visitors in the region.  They also offer help and advice for British businesses wishing to operate in the region.

The British Consulate in Bordeaux covers the twenty Southwest “départements”: Ariège, Aveyron, Charente, Charente-Maritime, Corrèze, Creuse, Dordogne, Haute-Garonne, Gers, Gironde, Landes, Lot, Lot-et-Garonne, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Hautes-Pyrénées, Deux-Sèvres, Tarn, Tarn-et-Garonne, Vienne, Haute-Vienne.

The British Consulate for South West France

The Consulate can help with many issues, including:

  • Providing help and assistance if you are involved in an accident, hospitalized or assaulted
  • Renew and replace British passports
  • Registration of births
  • Offer support to and assistance to friends and relatives by contacting them for you

 

The British Consulate can be contacted by phone, email using the contact form below or via their wesite.

    • British Consulate, Bordeaux 
      353 boulevard du president Wilson,
      33073 Bordeaux Cedex
      Tel: 05 57 22 21 10
      Fax: 05 56 08 33 12
      Tel (after hours Emergency Service only): 06 85 06 38 32
      Open to the public: Monday to Friday, 9:30-12:00 and 14:00-16:30
      e-mail
  • British Consulate-General, Paris
    18 bis rue d’Anjou, 75008 Paris
    Metro: Madeleine (line 8), Concorde (line 1) or Saint Augustin (line 9)
    Postal address: 
    British Embassy, BP111-08, 75363 Paris Cedex 08
    Tel : 01 44 51 31 00
    Fax: 01 44 51 31 27
    Tel (after hours Emergency Service only): 01 44 51 31 00
    Open to the public: Monday to Friday 9:30 to 12:30 and 14:30 to 16:30
    e-mail
  • British Embassy
    35, rue du Faubourg St Honoré, 75383 Paris Cedex 08
    Tel: 01 44 51 31 00
    Fax: 01 44 51 41 27
    Open: 09:30-13:00 and 14:30-18:00
    e-mail
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Barbezieux Saint Hilaire France, Charente

Barbezieux Saint Hilaire France, Charente

Population: 4693(INSEE 2005)
Postal Code: 16300
Rail Link: No (nearest Chalais 30km or Angouleme 36km)
Nearest Airport: Angouleme, Brie Champniers – (45km/28mi -40mins)
Nearest Channel Port: Saint-Malo (476km/296mi – 4h56mins)
Nearest Seaside Beach: St Georges de Didonne (71km/44mi – 1h13mins)
Commerce: Cafes, restaurants, shops
Economy: Commerce, Agriculture
To visit: 15th Century Chateau
Events: Blanzac European Hot Air Ballooning Championship (Aug)
Market: Tuesday & Friday
Barbezieux Saint Hilaire France, Charente

Barbezieux Saint Hilaire France Geography & Transport Links

Barbezieux St Hilaire is a small market town (26.55km2) located to the South and West of the Charente Department, at an altitude of 32m to 131m.  The RN10 by-passes the town to the East, linking it with the cities of Bordeaux (Aquitaine) and the departmental capital Angouleme.  There is no regional rail link here, however, TER runs a bus from the town to connect the railway station at chalais.  The nearest rail travel will be found at either Chalais (30km) or Angouleme (36km), the latter enabling connection to Paris via TGV.  The nearest airport is also at Angouleme (Brie/Champniers).

 Weather in St Hilaire France, Barbezieux

The nearest weather averages (Jonzac) show that the hottest months are June to August (24c to 27C day, 13C to 15C night), but September can also be temperate (23C/12C).  Winter temperatures are not excessively cold at 9C to 11C (3C/4C night).  Wettest months are Oct, Nov, and Dec (52mm to 59mm), and the driest Mar, Jul, and Aug (32mm).  Barbezieux St Hilaire is part of a zone which receives over 2000 hours of sunshine per year.

Barbezieux Saint Hilaire France

Tourism In Barbezieux Saint Hilaire France

To the North of the town is vine-covered countryside that marks out its position within the Petite Champagne zone of Cognac production.  The town is famous for its breed of chicken ‘la poule noire de Barbezieux‘, which almost disappeared, but is now bred successfully in the town.  The 15th Century Chateau that stands in the center of the town replaced the original which was destroyed in the 100 years war.  For leisure, there is an equestrian center, tennis and beach volleyball courts, and a municipal swimming pool.  The town also has a cinema.  The Hot Air Ballooning ‘Coup d’Europe’ (European Cup) is held in nearby Blanzac (16km) during August.

Barbezieux Saint Hilaire France Economy

Not surprisingly, cognac production accounts for the majority of economic activity here, but the main enterprise is Motoculture Herriberr, makers of gardening and horticultural equipment.  Barbezieux Saint Hilaire is part of the Sud Charente economic zone, which has an unemployment rate of 8.8%, compared against the regional rate of 8.6% and the national rate of 9.1% (INSEE 2006).

Barbezieux Saint Hilaire France Facilities

Barbeziuex Saint Hilaire has most amenities, including a supermarket, restaurant and swimming pool.

Education In Barbezieux Saint Hilaire France

The town has state education at Nursery (2), Primary (2), High School (1) and College (Lycee) levels, and there is a private option for Nursery to High School with the Catholic institution Sainte Marie.

Barbezieux Saint Hilaire map

Barbezieux Saint Hilaire France Key Stats

Most of the properties in Barbezieux St Hilaire are main residences 87.4%, and 2.8% of properties are classed as second homes.  There are more people aged 60 or over than the national average (28.7% vs 21.3%), and the number of retired people is also higher (24.1% vs 18.2%).  21.3% of the local population is under 19 years of age.  There are fewer males than females resident here (46.4% vs 53.6%).

Barbezieux Saint Hilaire France Key Facilities and Services

Supermarket Post Office Cinema
Baker Hairdresser Hardware Store
Café Bank Dentist
Bar/Tabac Pharmacy Doctor
Restaurant Butcher  
     

 

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Barbezieres Charente France Key Stats

Barbezieres Charente France

Population: 134 (INSEE 2004)
Postal Code: 16140
Nearest Airport: Angouleme-Cognac – (36km/22mi/44mins)
Nearest Channel Port: Saint-Malo (432km/269mi – 4h38mins)
Nearest Seaside Beach: Chatelaillon Plage (97km/60mi – 1h32mins)

Barbezieres Charente France Geography and Transport

Barbezieres is a small hamlet (area 9.29 km2) situated in the northwest corner of the Charente at an altitude of 79m to 141m, close to the Charente Maritime border, northwest of Angouleme and northeast of Cognac.  The RN10 (Poitiers-Bordeaux) is approximately 25km east of the hamlet, and the RN141 is South of Barbezieres.  Flights direct to the UK are available 3 times per week from Angouleme airport.  Ruffec (32km North West) is the closest link to the TGV mainline, where it is possible to be in Paris in around 2h30min.
See also:  Aigre

 

Barbezieres Charente France Climate

The climate here is Maritime, and therefore temperate where each of the four seasons is clearly defined.   In Winter the average temperature reaches 9C to 10C (3C night), and in the Summer this rises to between 24C to 27C (13C-15C night).  The Autumn can also be warm, with average temperatures in Sept of 23C and Oct 19C.  The wettest months are usually October and November, June and July being the driest.  Barbezieres is part of a zone which receives over 2000 hours of sunshine per year.

Tourism In Barbezieres Charente France

The Hamlet has a small chateau (privately owner) and church dating back to the 12thcentury.

Facilities In Barbezieres Charente France

Most basic amenities can be found in Aigre (10km) general store, restaurant, butcher, baker and a post office to name a few, there is also a Market on Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.  The closest Supermarket is in Villejesus (12km) and Rouillac (19km) has the closest swimming pool.

Barbezieres Charente France Economy

Barbeziers is part of the Angouleme economic zone, which has an unemployment rate of 9.7%, compared against the regional rate of 8.6% and the national rate of 9.1% (INSEE 2006).

Education In Barbezieres Charente France

Nursery/Primary schools can be found in Aigre (10km) as can a High School (College).  College (Lycee) can be found in Chef Boutonne (22km) or Ruffec (26km).

Barbezieres Charente France Key Stats

Many of the properties in Barbezieres are classed as main residences 72.1% (this is lower than the national average of 83%) and 14% of properties are second homes.  In Barbezieres there are more males than females (54.5 vs 45.5%). The amount of people over 60 is higher than the national average 38.8% vs 21.3%), and the number of retired people is also higher (35.4% vs 18.2%). People aged under 19 is lower than the national average (15.6% vs 24.6%).

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Aubeterre Sur Dronne Charente France

Aubeterre sur Dronne charente france

Population: 412 (INSEE 2005)
Postal Code: 16390
Rail Link: No (TER Regional Rail at Chalais is closest at 12km/7.5mi – 13mins)
Nearest Airport: Angouleme (Brie Champniers) – (64km/40mi -58mins)
Nearest Channel Port: Caen (535km/333mi – 5h31m)
Nearest Beach: Saint Georges de Didonne (113km/71mi – 1h56m)
Commerce: Restaurants, basic facilities
Economy: Commerce, Tourism
To visit: Eglise St Jean (underground 5th to 12th Century Church)
Market: Sunday
Aubeterre Sur Dronne Charente France

Aubeterre Sur Dronne Charente France Geography and Transport

A Hamlet covering 2.39km2 and situated in the South of the Charente Department very close to the border with the Dordogne (Aquitaine).  There are no major roads near to Aubeterre sur Dronne, although the D674 can be reached at Chalais (12km).  Chalais also gives access to the regional rail network (TER).  The nearest airport is Angouleme, but add another 30 mins to your journey and you could be at either Bordeaux or Bergerac for other flight options to the UK.  As the name suggests, the Hamlet is situated on the Dronne River, at an altitude of 38m to 112m.

Aubeterre Sur Dronne Charente France Climate

The climate here is Maritime, with hot Summer daytime temperatures of between 26C and 28C (13C to 15C night).  May, September, and October also provide warm daytime temperatures (between 20C to 24C), with nights dropping to 9C to 11C.  Winter temperatures are typically 10C to 12C (2C to 3C night).  Wettest months are Apr, May, Nov and Dec (70mm to 79mm), and driest are Feb, Mar, and July (42mm to 48mm).  Aubeterre sur Dronne is part of a zone which receives over 2000 hours of sunshine per year.

Aubeterre Sur Dronne Charente France

Tourism In Aubeterre Sur Dronne Charente France

Aubeterre sur Dronne is recognized as being one of the most beautiful (and most photographed) villages in France (Les Plus Beaux Villes de France).  Narrow and winding medieval streets offer views of the ruins of the 16th Century Chateau above the village.  The key site to see here is the Monolithic Eglise St Jean, the largest underground church in France.  Carved out of the rock of a cliff that stands over the Dronne River, the church is 20m tall and contains a number of important historic monuments.  Also of note, is the Eglise St Jacques, a 12th Century Romanesque Church that was destroyed by war in 1562, and re-built in the 17th Century.  Also available in Aubeterre sur Dronne are museums covering Puppets, Butterfly and African Arts, and Dolls.  There is a campsite in Aubeterre itself, and another at St Aulaye (Dordogne).  Whilst Aubeterre is some distance from the coast, there are small beaches nearby, either by the Dronne River (Aubeterre, Parcoul and St Aulay) or at the lake at Brossac.

Aubeterre Sur Dronne Charente France – Economy

Aubeterre sur Dronne is part of the Sud Charente economic zone, which has an unemployment rate of 8.8%, compared against the regional rate of 8.6% and the national rate of 9.1% (INSEE 2006).

Facilities In Aubeterre Sur Dronne Charente France

Supermarkets are available nearby at both Riberac (Dordogne) and Chalais (10km), although Aubeterre has its own smaller general store.  The nearest swimming pool is at Chalais, and for a cinema, you will need to travel to Riberac.

Education In Aubeterre Sur Dronne Charente France

Aubeterre has both a Nursery School and a Primary School, but for High School (College) children can travel to Chalais, Saint Aulay or Riberac (1 private and 1 public).  Riberac also has a College (Lycee).

Aubeterre Sur Dronne Charente France

Aubeterre Sur Dronne Charente France – Key Stats

There are more females than males in Aubeterre (51.6 vs 48.4), and there the proportion of the population over 60 years of age is significantly higher than the national average (49.5% vs 21.3%), with the percentage of people below the age of 19 is nearly half the national average (13.7% vs 24.6%).  The proportion of retired people here is also higher (29.5% vs 18.2%).  Of the properties in Aubeterre, only 63% are classed as main homes, with a huge 23% classed as second homes.

 

Aubeterre Sur Dronne Charente France Key Facilities and Services

General Store Post Office
Baker Hairdresser
Restaurant Bank
Pharmacy Doctor
Butcher
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Ars En Re France Holiday Rentals And Hotels

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Ars En Re France Holiday Rentals And Hotels

Population: 1294 (INSEE 1999)
Postal Code: 17590
Rail Link: No (TGV and TER from La Rochelle 35km/22mi/46mins)
Nearest Airport: La Rochelle – (30km/19mi – 37mins)
Nearest Channel Port: Saint-Malo (351km/218mi – 4h21mins)
Nearest Seaside Beach: Ars en Re
Commerce: Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Local Produce
Economy: Agriculture, Tourism, Commerce, Salt
To visit: St Etienne (12th Century Church – panoramic views)
Events: Festival en Re (4-6 Aug – Choral Music)
Market: Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays
Ars En Re France Holiday Rentals And Hotels
Population: 1294 (INSEE 1999)
Population: 1294 (INSEE 1999)

Population:

Postal Code: 17590
Postal Code: 17590

Postal Code: 

Rail Link: No (TGV and TER from La Rochelle 35km/22mi/46mins)
Rail Link: No (TGV and TER from La Rochelle 35km/22mi/46mins)

Rail Link:

Nearest Airport: La Rochelle – (30km/19mi – 37mins)
Nearest Airport: La Rochelle – (30km/19mi – 37mins)

Nearest Airport: 

Nearest Channel Port: Saint-Malo (351km/218mi – 4h21mins)
Nearest Channel Port: Saint-Malo (351km/218mi – 4h21mins)

Nearest Channel Port: 

Nearest Seaside Beach: Ars en Re
Nearest Seaside Beach: Ars en Re

Nearest Seaside Beach: 

Commerce: Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Local Produce
Commerce: Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Local Produce

Commerce: 

Economy: Agriculture, Tourism, Commerce, Salt
Economy: Agriculture, Tourism, Commerce, Salt

Economy: 

To visit: St Etienne (12th Century Church – panoramic views)
To visit: St Etienne (12th Century Church – panoramic views)

To visit: 

Events: Festival en Re (4-6 Aug – Choral Music)
Events: Festival en Re (4-6 Aug – Choral Music)

Events: 

Market: Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays
Market: Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays

Market: 

Ars En Re France Holiday Rentals And Hotels
Ars En Re France Holiday Rentals And Hotels

Ars En Re France Holiday Rentals And Hotels

 Ars En Re France Geography and Transport

Ars en Re is a village located on the western side of the Ile de Re, off the Atlantic coast of La Rochelle.  The commune covers an area of 10.95km2.  The island is accessible via a 3km toll bridge (cost from 9 euro to 16.50 return), and the D735 is the main road that runs through it.  From La Rochelle, there are motorways towards Niort (N11) and Rochefort (N137).  There is no rail link from the island, but La Rochelle does provide access to both regional rail (TER) and the TGV, which links with Paris (Montparnasse) in a shade over 3 hours.  The nearest airport is La Rochelle, and this offers flights to a variety of UK destinations with the major budget carriers.

 

 Ars En Re France Climate

The climate here is mild courtesy of the position of the village on the Atlantic coast.  This has the effect of keeping summer temperatures warm (but not excessively hot) whilst keeping winters mild.  Average summer temperatures are between 22C and 24C (14C to 17C night), and in winter this drops to 9C to 10C (4C to 5C night).  Spring and Autumn can be warm with May averaging 19C (12C), and September 22C (14C).  Wettest months are Oct and Nov with 65mm and 62mm respectively, and the driest months are June and Aug with 24mm and 29mm respectively.  The village is within an area that receives over 2000 hours of sunshine per year.

Ars En Re France Holiday Rentals And Hotels

 Ars En Re France Holiday Rentals And Tourism

Ars en Re is listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France (Les plus beaux villages de France).  It is one of the oldest parishes on the island and has historically been part of the salt trade, with the first salt pans established close-by in the 11thCentury.  There are still around 60 salt merchants active today in the area.  The village boasts a 12th Century church (St Etienne), whose 40m high black and white spire still serve as a landmark for sailors.  The village was a separate island until the 15th Century when it was connected with the rest of Re by landfill.

 Ars En Re France Facilities

The village has a pretty yachting harbor, and all around are opportunities for activities such as tennis, boating, fishing, diving, swimming, cycling, and horse riding, and there is a thalassotherapy center here for health treatments using salty sea water.  Not surprisingly, the restaurants here offer fresh seafood, with oysters being the specialty, and l’Huitriere de Re oyster farm offers the opportunity to learn more about oyster farming through guided tours and a small museum.

 Ars En Re France Economy

The village is part of the La Rochelle economic zone which has an unemployment rate of 9.8%, compared against the regional rate of 8.6% and the national rate of 9.1% (INSEE 2006).  The economy here is driven by agriculture, tourism and salt production.

Ars En Re France Holiday Rentals And Hotels

 Ars En Re France Education

There is a primary school in the village, and the nearest secondary school is 13km away at St Martin de Re.  Colleges (Lycee) are available across the water at La Rochelle.

 Ars En Re France Key Stats

A whopping 60.4% of homes here are second homes, with 36.4% of properties are classed as primary homes.  There are more people aged 60 or over than the national average (36.4% vs 21.3%), and the number of retired people is also higher (31.7% vs 18.2%).  18.6% of the local population are under 19 years of age.  There are fewer males than females resident here (49% vs 51%).  Hundreds of thousands of tourists visit the Ile de Re during peak times, but the population of the whole island is normally around 16,500.

 

 Ars En Re France Key Facilities and Services:

Supermarket Post Office DIY Store
Baker Hairdresser Cafe
Butcher Bank Dentist
Bar/Tabac Pharmacy Doctor
Restaurant

 Ars En Re France Geography and Transport

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 Ars En Re France Geography and Transport

Ars en Re is a village located on the western side of the Ile de Re, off the Atlantic coast of La Rochelle.  The commune covers an area of 10.95km2.  The island is accessible via a 3km toll bridge (cost from 9 euro to 16.50 return), and the D735 is the main road that runs through it.  From La Rochelle, there are motorways towards Niort (N11) and Rochefort (N137).  There is no rail link from the island, but La Rochelle does provide access to both regional rail (TER) and the TGV, which links with Paris (Montparnasse) in a shade over 3 hours.  The nearest airport is La Rochelle, and this offers flights to a variety of UK destinations with the major budget carriers.

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 Ars En Re France Climate


 Ars En Re France Climate

The climate here is mild courtesy of the position of the village on the Atlantic coast.  This has the effect of keeping summer temperatures warm (but not excessively hot) whilst keeping winters mild.  Average summer temperatures are between 22C and 24C (14C to 17C night), and in winter this drops to 9C to 10C (4C to 5C night).  Spring and Autumn can be warm with May averaging 19C (12C), and September 22C (14C).  Wettest months are Oct and Nov with 65mm and 62mm respectively, and the driest months are June and Aug with 24mm and 29mm respectively.  The village is within an area that receives over 2000 hours of sunshine per year.

Ars En Re France Holiday Rentals And Hotels

Ars En Re France Holiday Rentals And Hotels

 Ars En Re France Holiday Rentals And Tourism


 Ars En Re France Holiday Rentals And Tourism

Ars en Re is listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France (Les plus beaux villages de France).  It is one of the oldest parishes on the island and has historically been part of the salt trade, with the first salt pans established close-by in the 11thCentury.  There are still around 60 salt merchants active today in the area.  The village boasts a 12th Century church (St Etienne), whose 40m high black and white spire still serve as a landmark for sailors.  The village was a separate island until the 15th Century when it was connected with the rest of Re by landfill.

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 Ars En Re France Facilities

 Ars En Re France Facilities

The village has a pretty yachting harbor, and all around are opportunities for activities such as tennis, boating, fishing, diving, swimming, cycling, and horse riding, and there is a thalassotherapy center here for health treatments using salty sea water.  Not surprisingly, the restaurants here offer fresh seafood, with oysters being the specialty, and l’Huitriere de Re oyster farm offers the opportunity to learn more about oyster farming through guided tours and a small museum.

 Ars En Re France Economy


 Ars En Re France Economy

The village is part of the La Rochelle economic zone which has an unemployment rate of 9.8%, compared against the regional rate of 8.6% and the national rate of 9.1% (INSEE 2006).  The economy here is driven by agriculture, tourism and salt production.

Ars En Re France Holiday Rentals And Hotels

Ars En Re France Holiday Rentals And Hotels

 Ars En Re France Education


 Ars En Re France Education

There is a primary school in the village, and the nearest secondary school is 13km away at St Martin de Re.  Colleges (Lycee) are available across the water at La Rochelle.

 Ars En Re France Key Stats


 Ars En Re France Key Stats

A whopping 60.4% of homes here are second homes, with 36.4% of properties are classed as primary homes.  There are more people aged 60 or over than the national average (36.4% vs 21.3%), and the number of retired people is also higher (31.7% vs 18.2%).  18.6% of the local population are under 19 years of age.  There are fewer males than females resident here (49% vs 51%).  Hundreds of thousands of tourists visit the Ile de Re during peak times, but the population of the whole island is normally around 16,500.

 

 Ars En Re France Key Facilities and Services:


 Ars En Re France Key Facilities and Services:

Supermarket Post Office DIY Store
Baker Hairdresser Cafe
Butcher Bank Dentist
Bar/Tabac Pharmacy Doctor
Restaurant
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Angles Sur L Anglin – Vienne Tourist Information

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Angles Sur l Anglin, Vienne


Angles Sur l Anglin, Vienne

Category: Vienne
Population: 391 (INSEE 2007)
Postal Code: 86260
Rail Link: No (Chatellerault TGV – 33km/21mi/33mins)
Nearest Airport: Poitiers Biard – (57km/35mi – 1hr)
Nearest Channel Port: Caen (370km/230mi – 3h38mins)
Nearest Beach: Chatelaillon Plage (194km/121mi – 3h24mins)
Commerce: Restaurants, basic facilities
Economy: Tourism
To visit: Roc aux Sorciers (pre-historic site)
Events: Pyromelodique Spectacle (Aug)
Market: Saturday and Sunday
Angles Sur L Anglin - Vienne Tourist Information
Category: Vienne
Category: Vienne

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Population: 391 (INSEE 2007)
Population: 391 (INSEE 2007)

Population:

Postal Code: 86260
Postal Code: 86260

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Rail Link: No (Chatellerault TGV – 33km/21mi/33mins)
Rail Link: No (Chatellerault TGV – 33km/21mi/33mins)

Rail Link: 

Nearest Airport: Poitiers Biard – (57km/35mi – 1hr)
Nearest Airport: Poitiers Biard – (57km/35mi – 1hr)

Nearest Airport: 

Nearest Channel Port: Caen (370km/230mi – 3h38mins)
Nearest Channel Port: Caen (370km/230mi – 3h38mins)

Nearest Channel Port: 

Nearest Beach: Chatelaillon Plage (194km/121mi – 3h24mins)
Nearest Beach: Chatelaillon Plage (194km/121mi – 3h24mins)

Nearest Beach: 

Commerce: Restaurants, basic facilities
Commerce: Restaurants, basic facilities

Commerce: 

Economy: Tourism
Economy: Tourism

Economy: 

To visit: Roc aux Sorciers (pre-historic site)
To visit: Roc aux Sorciers (pre-historic site)

To visit: 

Events: Pyromelodique Spectacle (Aug)
Events: Pyromelodique Spectacle (Aug)

Events: 

Market: Saturday and Sunday
Market: Saturday and Sunday

Market:

Angles Sur L Anglin - Vienne Tourist Information
Angles Sur L Anglin - Vienne Tourist Information

Angles Sur L Anglin - Vienne Tourist Information

Angles Sur L Anglin Geography and Transport

Angles sur l’Anglin is a small village located in the East of the Vienne department, close to the borders with Indre (36) and Indre et Loire (37).  The commune area of Angles sur l’Anglin extends to 14.75km2 at an altitude of 63m to 139m.  There are no major routes in the immediate vicinity, although the N151 from Poitiers and Chauvigny passes to the south of the village.  There is no rail link here, and the nearest is at Chatellerault (33km) where it is possible to connect with both the TGV and TER services.  The TGV can connect with Paris (Montparnasse) in 1h25mins.  The nearest commercial airport is Poitiers Biard (57km) with seasonal services to the UK, but Tours airport is also an option at 108km.

Angles Sur L Anglin Climate

The climate here is maritime, and therefore temperate with clearly defined seasons.  Average Summer temperatures are between 23C to 26C (12C-15C night), and in Winter this drops to 7C to 8C (2C to 3C night).  Wettest month is October with 53mm, and the driest month is March with 28mm.  Angles sur l’Anglin is within an area that receives between 1750 and 2000 hours of sunshine per year.

Angles Sur L Anglin – Vienne Tourist Information

Angles sur l’Anglin is listed as one of the most beautiful villages of France (Les Plus Beaux Villages de France), and also achieved a 3 flower rating as part of the Ville Fleurie accreditation.  The village is renowned for its fortress, built in 1025 and sited 50m above the river on a cliff.  The fortress is a ruin and has been so since the 17thcentury, but it is now a protected monument although open to the public.  The trench pathway ‘La Tranchee des Anglais’ leads down the hill from the fortress to the St Pierre Church, a 12th-century structure affording superb views over the valley.  The village is full of interesting architecture, such as the 12th century St Croix Church on the opposite side of the river, and L’Arceau, an archway, and cellars previously used as salt warehouses, with Spanish ‘Sarragosse’ influenced design.

The village is now also famous for the discovery in 1948 of the Roc aux Sorciers.  This archaeological site houses a 20m long sculpted and painted artwork, estimated to be between 14-15,000 years old.  The site itself cannot be visited, but there is a Centre d’Interpretation which offers exhibitions, and two separate means of viewing the piece.  One a digital reproduction, and the other a molding of the work that people can touch.

There are a number of annual events held in the village, including Artisanales Medievale, a street festival held in July with musicians, dancers, and street animations.  In August there is the Pyromelodique Spectacle, with a funfair, evening entertainment and fireworks over the fortress.  Also in August is the Concours de Peche (annual fishing competition).  In June is the Guinguette Au Bord de l’Eau, an open-air Moules and Frites night with orchestra and dancing.

Angles Sur L Anglin Facilities

There are limited facilities in Angles sur l’Anglin, and the nearest supermarket is at nearby Yzeures sur Creuse (12km), where there is also a swimming pool and pharmacy.  The nearest doctors and dentists are at St Pierre de Malle (4km)

Angles Sur L Anglin Economy

Angles sur l’Anglin is part of the Montmorillon economic zone, which has an unemployment rate of 6.7%, compared against the regional rate of 8.6% and the national rate of 9.1% (INSEE 2006).

Education In Angles Sur L Anglin

Angles sur l’Anglin has a state primary school, but for nursery school, the nearest is at Marigny (11km).  The nearest secondary School (College) is at Tournon St Martin (8km), and the nearest College (Lycee) is at Le Blanc (18km).

Key Stats About Angles Sur L Anglin

52.7% of properties here are classed as primary residences, with 37.5% classed as second homes.  There are more males than females resident here (50.7% vs 49.3%), and there are more people aged 60 or over than the national average (48.8% vs 21.3%).  There are also more retired people here than against the national average (43.8% vs 18.2%).  12.3% of the local population are under 19 years of age.

 

Angles Sur L Anglin Key Facilities and Services

Bakers Bar/Tabac Bank(La Poste)
Hairdresser Restaurants Cafe
Post Office

Angles Sur L Anglin Geography and Transport


Angles Sur L Anglin Geography and Transport

Angles sur l’Anglin is a small village located in the East of the Vienne department, close to the borders with Indre (36) and Indre et Loire (37).  The commune area of Angles sur l’Anglin extends to 14.75km2 at an altitude of 63m to 139m.  There are no major routes in the immediate vicinity, although the N151 from Poitiers and Chauvigny passes to the south of the village.  There is no rail link here, and the nearest is at Chatellerault (33km) where it is possible to connect with both the TGV and TER services.  The TGV can connect with Paris (Montparnasse) in 1h25mins.  The nearest commercial airport is Poitiers Biard (57km) with seasonal services to the UK, but Tours airport is also an option at 108km.

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Angles Sur L Anglin Climate


Angles Sur L Anglin Climate

The climate here is maritime, and therefore temperate with clearly defined seasons.  Average Summer temperatures are between 23C to 26C (12C-15C night), and in Winter this drops to 7C to 8C (2C to 3C night).  Wettest month is October with 53mm, and the driest month is March with 28mm.  Angles sur l’Anglin is within an area that receives between 1750 and 2000 hours of sunshine per year.

Angles Sur L Anglin – Vienne Tourist Information


Angles sur l’Anglin is listed as one of the most beautiful villages of France (Les Plus Beaux Villages de France), and also achieved a 3 flower rating as part of the Ville Fleurie accreditation.  The village is renowned for its fortress, built in 1025 and sited 50m above the river on a cliff.  The fortress is a ruin and has been so since the 17thcentury, but it is now a protected monument although open to the public.  The trench pathway ‘La Tranchee des Anglais’ leads down the hill from the fortress to the St Pierre Church, a 12th-century structure affording superb views over the valley.  The village is full of interesting architecture, such as the 12th century St Croix Church on the opposite side of the river, and L’Arceau, an archway, and cellars previously used as salt warehouses, with Spanish ‘Sarragosse’ influenced design.

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The village is now also famous for the discovery in 1948 of the Roc aux Sorciers.  This archaeological site houses a 20m long sculpted and painted artwork, estimated to be between 14-15,000 years old.  The site itself cannot be visited, but there is a Centre d’Interpretation which offers exhibitions, and two separate means of viewing the piece.  One a digital reproduction, and the other a molding of the work that people can touch.

There are a number of annual events held in the village, including Artisanales Medievale, a street festival held in July with musicians, dancers, and street animations.  In August there is the Pyromelodique Spectacle, with a funfair, evening entertainment and fireworks over the fortress.  Also in August is the Concours de Peche (annual fishing competition).  In June is the Guinguette Au Bord de l’Eau, an open-air Moules and Frites night with orchestra and dancing.

Angles Sur L Anglin Facilities


Angles Sur L Anglin Facilities

There are limited facilities in Angles sur l’Anglin, and the nearest supermarket is at nearby Yzeures sur Creuse (12km), where there is also a swimming pool and pharmacy.  The nearest doctors and dentists are at St Pierre de Malle (4km)

Angles Sur L Anglin Economy


Angles Sur L Anglin Economy

Angles sur l’Anglin is part of the Montmorillon economic zone, which has an unemployment rate of 6.7%, compared against the regional rate of 8.6% and the national rate of 9.1% (INSEE 2006).

Education In Angles Sur L Anglin


Education In Angles Sur L Anglin

Angles sur l’Anglin has a state primary school, but for nursery school, the nearest is at Marigny (11km).  The nearest secondary School (College) is at Tournon St Martin (8km), and the nearest College (Lycee) is at Le Blanc (18km).

Key Stats About Angles Sur L Anglin


Key Stats About Angles Sur L Anglin

52.7% of properties here are classed as primary residences, with 37.5% classed as second homes.  There are more males than females resident here (50.7% vs 49.3%), and there are more people aged 60 or over than the national average (48.8% vs 21.3%).  There are also more retired people here than against the national average (43.8% vs 18.2%).  12.3% of the local population are under 19 years of age.

 

Angles Sur L Anglin Key Facilities and Services


Angles Sur L Anglin Key Facilities and Services

Bakers Bar/Tabac Bank(La Poste)
Hairdresser Restaurants Cafe
Post Office
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Autoroutes and Motorway Toll Charges in France

Autoroutes and Motorway Toll Charges in France – While some autoroute sections are toll-free, most are toll roads (péage) operating in much the same way as the M6 (Toll) in the UK. Any toll sections are signed ‘Péage’ as a forewarning that payment will be required and generally, on entering a péage section, you will be required to take a ticket which determines your point of entry for the purposes of calculating the toll due on leaving the autoroute péage section.

Autoroutes and Motorway Toll Charges in France – While some autoroute sections are toll-free, most are toll roads (péage) operating in much the same way as the M6 (Toll) in the UK. Any toll sections are signed ‘Péage’ as a forewarning that payment will be required and generally, on entering a péage section, you will be required to take a ticket which determines your point of entry for the purposes of calculating the toll due on leaving the autoroute péage section.

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Autoroutes and Motorway Toll Charges in France


Autoroutes in France are operated by different companies but the tolls are seamless so that whilst you might commence your journey on a motorway section operated by Cofiroute, one of the operators, and cross over into a section operated by Autoroutes du Sud de France, the toll charged on exit will be the accumulation of your total journey.

 

The level of tolls varies considerably from just a couple of euros for short stretches to 30€ or 40€ for longer sections.  You can use the ASFA website to give you an idea of the level of toll charges for your route, plus it also has live traffic information showing roadworks, accidents, and queues. Michelin’s site ViaMichelin is also useful for calculating your overall traveling costs of tolls and fuel. It also provides alternative ‘economic’ routes if the toll costs on top of petrol or diesel are prohibitive.

Autoroutes and Motorway Toll Charges in France


Tolls can be paid in a number of ways:

  • Cash: At larger toll plazas and busy exits, there will be attended booths where cash can be handed over to the attendant. At smaller exits, there will always be an automated payment machine which will detail the sum required after reading your ticket. The automated booths accept both coins and notes and change is given.
  • Credit Card: At toll plazas lanes showing “CB” symbol or signed ‘Cartes Bleues’ accept credit cards. If you are paying with a UK registered card a transaction charge will apply which may amount to a high percentage of the total cost. At the time of writing, a number of automated toll barriers would not accept UK Maestro cards.
  •  Télépéage: This is usually signed with an orange-colored “t” symbol or signed “liber-t”. You will see toll lanes reserved for this payment method at the larger toll plazas. Télépéage is an automated system with a transponder fitted to the car.
  • Cash: At larger toll plazas and busy exits, there will be attended booths where cash can be handed over to the attendant. At smaller exits, there will always be an automated payment machine which will detail the sum required after reading your ticket. The automated booths accept both coins and notes and change is given.
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  • Credit Card: At toll plazas lanes showing “CB” symbol or signed ‘Cartes Bleues’ accept credit cards. If you are paying with a UK registered card a transaction charge will apply which may amount to a high percentage of the total cost. At the time of writing, a number of automated toll barriers would not accept UK Maestro cards.
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  •  Télépéage: This is usually signed with an orange-colored “t” symbol or signed “liber-t”. You will see toll lanes reserved for this payment method at the larger toll plazas. Télépéage is an automated system with a transponder fitted to the car.
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    Driving a right-hand drive car, without a passenger, can cause a little difficulty at toll booths. There may be the odd lane at toll plazas near ports (signed with the Union Jack) dedicated to right-hand drive vehicles but once you are into the interior of France, there’s no special treatment. Paying tolls when driving alone may involve the driver having to stop at the booth, get out of the car and walk round to the pay booth or machine or contorting him or herself across the passenger seat.  Obviously, if you are traveling with someone, then they can do all this.

    These difficulties obviously don’t arise if you are traveling with a passenger and, as a tourist, just visiting for a week or so, there is only a little inconvenience. If you are a resident in France still driving a right-hand drive car and using the autoroutes a lot thentélépéage is especially useful.

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    At busy times and holiday periods, you may have noticed whilst queuing at toll barriers that some lanes are virtually empty.   And they usually have an orange “t” symbol?  These are the télépéage booths that require an electronic tag to operate.

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    How télépéage works


    How télépéage works

    There are a number of payment options available, but they all operate identically at the booth. It is just the method of collecting the payment that varies. With télépéage, you simply drive into the designated lane and a sensor at the booth reads an electronic device installed within the vehicle. These sensors are dispatched once you have signed up (usually online) to a télépéage payment scheme. The sensor identifies you and your account, debits your account with the appropriate charge then opens the toll barrier.

     

    Types of télépéage account


    Types of télépéage account

    Various autoroute companies operate a variety of schemes but the main ones are:

    1.      Your bank account is debited each time you use a tolled autoroute

    2.      You are charged at the end of the month for that month’s usage

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    Within these basic schemes, there are various options.  If autoroutes are used regularly, then a lower monthly debt may be available, but it is charged every month regardless of whether the autoroutes are actually used.  Other schemes may charge a slightly higher monthly standing fee, but only charge when tolled autoroutes are actually used.

    The websites of Cofiroute and Vinci, both autoroute operators, give details of how to sign up for the various schemes

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    Ile De Re in France Guide

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     Ile De Re in France Guide


     Ile De Re in France Guide

    Category: Charente Maritime
    Administrative Area: La Rochelle
    Capital: Saint Martin en Re
    Cantons: 2 (Saint Martin de Re, Ars en Re)
    Communes: 10
    Rail Link: No (TGV and TER from La Rochelle 19km/12mi/26mins)
    Nearest Airport: La Rochelle – (11km/7mi – 14mins)
    Nearest Channel Port: Saint-Malo (332km/206mi – 3h58mins)
    Surface Area: 85km2
    Commerce: Many restaurants, bars, beaches, attractions, shopping
    Economy: Tourism, oysters, salt, potatoes, cognac/pineau, commerce
    To visit: Vauban Fortifications (St Martin), Phare des Baleines (Lighthouse)
    Category: Charente Maritime
    Category: Charente Maritime

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    Administrative Area: La Rochelle
    Administrative Area: La Rochelle

    Administrative Area:

    Capital: Saint Martin en Re
    Capital: Saint Martin en Re

    Capital:

    Cantons: 2 (Saint Martin de Re, Ars en Re)
    Cantons: 2 (Saint Martin de Re, Ars en Re)

    Cantons:

    Communes: 10
    Communes: 10

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    Rail Link: No (TGV and TER from La Rochelle 19km/12mi/26mins)
    Rail Link: No (TGV and TER from La Rochelle 19km/12mi/26mins)

    Rail Link:

    Nearest Airport: La Rochelle – (11km/7mi – 14mins)
    Nearest Airport: La Rochelle – (11km/7mi – 14mins)

    Nearest Airport: 

    Nearest Channel Port: Saint-Malo (332km/206mi – 3h58mins)
    Nearest Channel Port: Saint-Malo (332km/206mi – 3h58mins)

    Nearest Channel Port: 

    Surface Area: 85km2
    Surface Area: 85km2

    Surface Area:

    Commerce: Many restaurants, bars, beaches, attractions, shopping
    Commerce: Many restaurants, bars, beaches, attractions, shopping

    Commerce: 

    Economy: Tourism, oysters, salt, potatoes, cognac/pineau, commerce
    Economy: Tourism, oysters, salt, potatoes, cognac/pineau, commerce

    Economy: 

    To visit: Vauban Fortifications (St Martin), Phare des Baleines (Lighthouse)
    To visit: Vauban Fortifications (St Martin), Phare des Baleines (Lighthouse)

    To visit: 

    Ile De Re in France Description

    •  Ile De Re in France Geography and Transport           

    The Ile de Re is situated off the Atlantic coast of Poitou Charentes, just 3km from La Rochelle.  The 3km road bridge that opened in 1988 links the Island with the mainland, and costs around 16.50 euro in peak season for a return trip.  Ile de Re can still be reached by boat, with the company Inter-Iles from the old port in La Rochelle, and also from a new facility (2008) at La Tranche Sur Mer (Vendee).  Timetables can vary in both days and times of travel depending on the season.  There is no rail link from the island, but La Rochelle provides easy access to both regional railway TER and the high-speed TGV which can have you in Paris (Montparnasse) in a shade over 3 hours.  La Rochelle also has a commercial airport that offers a wide variety of flights to the UK, and French cities.  In terms of road access, the N11 motorway connects La Rochelle with Niort to the East, and the N137 to Rochefort in the South.

     

    •  Ile De Re in France Climate

    The climate here is mild courtesy of the position of the island on the Atlantic coast.  This has the effect of keeping summer temperatures warm (but not excessively hot) whilst keeping winters mild.  Average summer temperatures are between 22C and 24C (14C to 17C night), and in winter this drops to 9C to 10C (4C to 5C night).  Spring and Autumn can be warm with May averaging 19C (12C), and September 22C (14C).  Wettest months are Oct and Nov with 65mm and 62mm respectively, and the driest months are June and Aug with 24mm and 29mm respectively.  This part of Charente Maritime receives in excess of 2000 hours of sunshine per year.

     

    •  Ile De Re in France Economy

    The island is popular with well-heeled Parisians and other city dwellers as a place to own a second home.  This is borne out by the fact that around 60% of properties here fall into this category.  Out of season, the population of the island is around 16,500, but during the tourist season, the population can swell to 200,000.  In 2007, there were around 1.5m nights spent in camping on the islands 48 campsites, and 0.25m nights spent in its 35 hotels (not to mention the holiday parks, bed, and breakfasts and other accommodation).  Whilst the preference for camping might be related to capacity and the fun and excitement of the outdoors, another factor could be that around half of the hotels here are 3 or 4 stars (with a tariff to match).

     

    •  Ile De Re in France Tourism

    Enduring images of the Ile de Re are of Hollyhocks, whitewashed low-rise buildings with pastel green shutters, beaches and bicycles.  Strict planning controls have ensured that, despite the ‘opening-up’ of the island by the new road bridge, the island remains unspoiled.  The island has a land area of around 85kmand is 30km long, and with its flat territory and maze of around 100km of cycle paths, most people choose to abandon their cars in favor of pedal power.

    •  History Of Ile De Re in France 

    There is plenty of history here, the location of Re on the Atlantic coast has always left it vulnerable to attack, notably from the English, but the island has been fortified over the centuries.  Saint-Martin-de-Re is the capital and is famous for both its position as a port town on the north of the island and the fact that it is surrounded by star-shaped fortifications, designed by Louis XIV’s chief engineer Vauban in 1681.  This site along with 13 others around France, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2008. Other architecture includes the Fort de la Pree and the remains of the 12thCentury Chateliers Abbey, both at La Flotte en Re, which itself is listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France (Les plus beaux villages de France).

    • Ile De Re hotels

    Most places here offer fine sandy beaches, watersports, and a fine selection of restaurants and cafes offering fresh local seafood.  The flat landscape and many cycle paths make it easy to get around and see the oyster farms, salt pans, historic buildings and monuments, pine forests, and to explore the different villages.  Try a ride on a ‘donkey in trousers’ at Saint Martin, visit the nature reserve at Lilleau des Niges, or try some Thalassotherapy at one of the 3 centers on the island.

     

    Places on the  Ile De Re in France:

    • St Clement-des-Baleines
    • Ars-en-Re
    • La Couarde-sur-Mer
    • La Flotte-en-Re
    • Le Bois Plage
    • Les Portes
    • Loix
    • Rivedoux
    • St Martin-de-Re
    • St Marie

    Ile De Re in France Description


    •  Ile De Re in France Geography and Transport           

  •  Ile De Re in France Geography and Transport           

  •  Ile De Re in France Geography and Transport           


     Ile De Re in France Geography and Transport           
     Ile De Re in France Geography and Transport

    The Ile de Re is situated off the Atlantic coast of Poitou Charentes, just 3km from La Rochelle.  The 3km road bridge that opened in 1988 links the Island with the mainland, and costs around 16.50 euro in peak season for a return trip.  Ile de Re can still be reached by boat, with the company Inter-Iles from the old port in La Rochelle, and also from a new facility (2008) at La Tranche Sur Mer (Vendee).  Timetables can vary in both days and times of travel depending on the season.  There is no rail link from the island, but La Rochelle provides easy access to both regional railway TER and the high-speed TGV which can have you in Paris (Montparnasse) in a shade over 3 hours.  La Rochelle also has a commercial airport that offers a wide variety of flights to the UK, and French cities.  In terms of road access, the N11 motorway connects La Rochelle with Niort to the East, and the N137 to Rochefort in the South.

     

    •  Ile De Re in France Climate

  •  Ile De Re in France Climate

  •  Ile De Re in France Climate


     Ile De Re in France Climate
     Ile De Re in France Climate

    The climate here is mild courtesy of the position of the island on the Atlantic coast.  This has the effect of keeping summer temperatures warm (but not excessively hot) whilst keeping winters mild.  Average summer temperatures are between 22C and 24C (14C to 17C night), and in winter this drops to 9C to 10C (4C to 5C night).  Spring and Autumn can be warm with May averaging 19C (12C), and September 22C (14C).  Wettest months are Oct and Nov with 65mm and 62mm respectively, and the driest months are June and Aug with 24mm and 29mm respectively.  This part of Charente Maritime receives in excess of 2000 hours of sunshine per year.

     

    •  Ile De Re in France Economy

  •  Ile De Re in France Economy

  •  Ile De Re in France Economy


     Ile De Re in France Economy
     Ile De Re in France Economy

    The island is popular with well-heeled Parisians and other city dwellers as a place to own a second home.  This is borne out by the fact that around 60% of properties here fall into this category.  Out of season, the population of the island is around 16,500, but during the tourist season, the population can swell to 200,000.  In 2007, there were around 1.5m nights spent in camping on the islands 48 campsites, and 0.25m nights spent in its 35 hotels (not to mention the holiday parks, bed, and breakfasts and other accommodation).  Whilst the preference for camping might be related to capacity and the fun and excitement of the outdoors, another factor could be that around half of the hotels here are 3 or 4 stars (with a tariff to match).

     

    •  Ile De Re in France Tourism

  •  Ile De Re in France Tourism

  •  Ile De Re in France Tourism


     Ile De Re in France Tourism
     Ile De Re in France Tourism

    Enduring images of the Ile de Re are of Hollyhocks, whitewashed low-rise buildings with pastel green shutters, beaches and bicycles.  Strict planning controls have ensured that, despite the ‘opening-up’ of the island by the new road bridge, the island remains unspoiled.  The island has a land area of around 85kmand is 30km long, and with its flat territory and maze of around 100km of cycle paths, most people choose to abandon their cars in favor of pedal power.

    •  History Of Ile De Re in France 

  •  History Of Ile De Re in France 

  •  History Of Ile De Re in France 


     History Of Ile De Re in France 
     History Of Ile De Re in France 

    There is plenty of history here, the location of Re on the Atlantic coast has always left it vulnerable to attack, notably from the English, but the island has been fortified over the centuries.  Saint-Martin-de-Re is the capital and is famous for both its position as a port town on the north of the island and the fact that it is surrounded by star-shaped fortifications, designed by Louis XIV’s chief engineer Vauban in 1681.  This site along with 13 others around France, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2008. Other architecture includes the Fort de la Pree and the remains of the 12thCentury Chateliers Abbey, both at La Flotte en Re, which itself is listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France (Les plus beaux villages de France).

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    • Ile De Re hotels

  • Ile De Re hotels

  • Ile De Re hotels


    Ile De Re hotels

    Most places here offer fine sandy beaches, watersports, and a fine selection of restaurants and cafes offering fresh local seafood.  The flat landscape and many cycle paths make it easy to get around and see the oyster farms, salt pans, historic buildings and monuments, pine forests, and to explore the different villages.  Try a ride on a ‘donkey in trousers’ at Saint Martin, visit the nature reserve at Lilleau des Niges, or try some Thalassotherapy at one of the 3 centers on the island.

     

    Places on the  Ile De Re in France:


    Places on the  Ile De Re in France:
    Places on the  Ile De Re in France:

    • St Clement-des-Baleines
    • Ars-en-Re
    • La Couarde-sur-Mer
    • La Flotte-en-Re
    • Le Bois Plage
    • Les Portes
    • Loix
    • Rivedoux
    • St Martin-de-Re
    • St Marie
  • St Clement-des-Baleines
  • Ars-en-Re
  • La Couarde-sur-Mer
  • La Flotte-en-Re
  • Le Bois Plage
  • Les Portes
  • Loix
  • Rivedoux
  • St Martin-de-Re
  • St Marie