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Village guide · Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 4 places to discover

A village on the Île de Ré with a black-and-white bell tower used as a landmark by sailors, Ars-en-Ré unfurls its whitewashed lanes between salt marshes and vineyards.

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The 4 must-see places in Ars-en-Ré

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Bell Tower of Ars-en-Ré Must-see

A 15th-century bell tower painted black and white, a famous seamark visible from out at sea.

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Village of Ars-en-Ré Must-see

Whitewashed lanes with colourful shutters, typical of the Île de Ré's architecture.

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Salt Marshes of Ars-en-Ré

Traditional salt marshes surrounding the village, where the Île de Ré's fleur de sel is still harvested.

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Harbour of Ars-en-Ré

A small marina and fishing harbour, the historic heart of the island village.

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