In the heart of the island of Ré, discover this small very family village whose charm is not any more to show.

In the South, behind its dunes bordered of pines, you will find his immense fine sand beach, place privileged for all the water sports.

Altitude 0 meters – 1208 inhabitants – Paris 480 km – La Rochelle 26 km – Niort 60 km – Poitiers 100 km – SNCF railway station with the Small rock – Service of daily bus in the island of D and shuttle from La Rochelle.

When you survey our lanes, you will discover in Couarde all the charm and the authenticity of our flowered alleys. During your escapade, do not forget to make a turning by our bandstand, last survivor of the island of D, and located at the foot of the church.

Connected to the Small rock by a toll bridge of 3km length in 1988, the island of D does not count less than 100 km of cycle tracks. In this connection, a simple council: give up your car and enfourchez your bicycle. It is so much more pleasant! At the time of your stay in Couarde, you will be able to also sail towards the surrounding islands… Aix, Oléron and famous Strong Boyard!

Island with human dimension, the island of D stretches itself on 30 kilometers length and 5 only with broadest. Located at the center of the island of D, Couarde on sea forms part of the 10 communes of the island, of truths small villages with strong identity, to discover with the wire of your stroll…