La Flotte-en-Ré
Campsite near La Flotte en Ré
Located 18 km from the campsite, La Flotte-en-Ré is one of the oldest villages on theIle de Ré.
La Flotte-en-Ré has been designated one of France's most beautiful villages, and over the years it has retained its proud appearance, with its flower-decked lanes and alleyways, its small white houses, its medieval-inspired market and its little port, which is overrun with terraces as soon as the sun comes out.
The port, a charming stopover
La Flotte-en-Ré was originally a trading port for salt and wine. In the Middle Ages, salt was exported here, before vine cultivation was introduced to the island by the monks of the Abbaye des Châteliers.
Later, La Flotte became a fishing port and then a yachting harbor. Today, old riggers, sailboats and small fishing boats have taken the place of ocean-going vessels. Walkers have replaced boatmen. Small bistros, restaurants and ice-cream parlors have replaced the warehouses on the quays. It's now a great place for strolling!
The medieval-inspired market
They say it's the most beautiful market on the island of Ré, and it's undoubtedly the most atypical of the island's markets!
And with good reason: you'll feel like you've stepped back a few centuries as you stroll around the cobbled courtyard, between the stalls covered in wooden lean-tos, where all the colors and scents of the local produce mingle: fleur de sel, oysters, wines, local cheeses, organic fruit and vegetables... an unmissable stroll during your camping holiday on the Ile de Ré!
Floating heritage
If you're a lover of art and history, you'll be eager to discover the ruins of the Abbaye des Châteliers, founded in the 12th century by Cistercian monks, the Fort de la Prée - the island's oldest military fort - built in 1625 under the reign of Louis XIII and then redesigned by Vauban a few years later, or the 15th-century Church of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, which stands in the heart of the village.
If you'd like to learn more about the history of the island, you can visit the Maison du Platin museum to discover the maritime and popular traditions of the Ile de Ré.
Your 5-star campsite to visit
La Flotte-en-Ré
Wondering where to book your next camping vacation near La Flotte-en-Ré?
The 5-star Le Cormoran campsite welcomes you to its modern, comfortable mobile homes or to its large pitches for your tent, caravan or camper van. Don't hesitate to check our availability!
