- Minibus transport
- Escort driver
- Guided walk through the typical village of Ars-en-Ré
- Visit to a salt marsh at La Couarde
- Visit to a Cognac and Pineau des Charentes cellar with tastings at Bois-Plage
- Lunch at Saint-Martin: special Ocean Van menu with a choice of 3 starters, 3 main courses, 1 gourmet coffee/tea, 1 glass of wine. --> Please let us know if you have any allergies (ot.accueil@larochelle-tourisme-evenements.com)
- Discover the island of Ré from the top of the observatory bell tower in Saint-Martin-de-Ré
- Local guide: visits in French (English translation by the driver if necessary, please contact us).
- Schedule: 9am - 6pm
9am: Departure from La Rochelle Tourist Office
(Meet 15 minutes before)
9.50am: Start the day by discovering Ars-en-Ré on a guided tour through the village, its church with its black and white bell tower, its port and its charming houses typical of the Ile de Ré.
11.00am: Head for the village of La Couarde and a salt marsh to learn all about the famous Ile de Ré salt. From basin to basin, you'll gain a better understanding of how the water flows and the work of the salt-maker.
12:30: Then treat yourself to a meal with a distinctly seaside flavour in Saint-Martin-de-Ré, the capital of the Retais --> Please let us know if you have any allergies. (ot.accueil@larochelle-tourisme-evenements.com)
After lunch, you'll make your way to the church of Saint-Martin-de-Ré and its observatory bell tower (117 steps high), which offers an exceptional view of the whole island, its coastline and the Phare des Baleines...
3:40 pm: End this wonderful day with an immersion into the world of local spirits. Discover how Cognacs and Pineaux des Charentes are made on a guided tour of the distillery and cellars, followed by a comparative tasting of 2 pineaux*.
6.00 pm: Return to La Rochelle Tourist Office.
* Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation.
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