The island of Ré
is known for its countless virtues, its dynamism and its exceptional atmosphere. The markets of Ile de Ré are among the wonders that tourists enjoy during their visit.
The markets on the Ile de Ré are a place where you can meet new people, enjoy a wide range of tastings, exchange ideas and discover new products… An exceptional atmosphere prevails. In a nutshell, the markets on the Ile de Ré have it all! There’s everything you need: fish, wine, fruit, vegetables, salt, oysters, seafood and all the local produce you could wish for!
However, each market in each village is distinct. And each market has its own speciality… Let’s take a look at the markets on the Ile de Ré.
- La Couarde-sur-Mer market: This is a regular family market in the center of the village of La Couarde. During the spring vacations, and in July and August, the market is open every day. In May, June and September, the market is only open on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. And in the off-season, it’s only open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
- Ars-en-Ré market: The Ars-en-Ré market is located in the church square and on the harbor. In the church square, during the high season (July and August), the market is open every day, and only on Tuesdays and Fridays the rest of the year. In Ars en Ré, the market is open every day from June to September.
- The Bois-Plage-en-Ré market: The Bois-Plage-en-Ré market is open every day from April to September. During the low season, it opens only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. You’ll find it at the Bois Plage center.
- The Flotte market: The Flotte market is open every day, all year round. During July and August, the market opens very early in the morning, and closes late at night – a real bargain if you’re in La Flotte en Ré!
- Sainte-Marie-de-Ré market: In Sainte-Marie-de-Ré, you’ll find two markets at Place d’Antioche and La Noue, open every day, all year round.
- The Saint-Martin-de-Ré market: The Saint-Martin-de-Ré market is open every day from Easter to All Saints’ Day. In peak season (July and August), there’s a night market on the port of Saint Martin de Ré. During the low season, the market is open every day except Monday.
- Les Portes-en-Ré market: in Les Portes-en-Ré, the market is open every day except Monday, between June 15 and September 15. During the low season, the market is only open on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Rivedoux-Plage market: In Rivedoux, the market on Place de la République is open every day in summer. From October to March, the market is open on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. And from early April to mid-June, it’s only open from Wednesday to Sunday.
- The Saint-Clément-des-Baleines market: During the Easter vacations and the peak season, the market is open every day. During the low season, the market is only open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The market is located in the center of St-Clément-des-Baleines.
