The Île de Ré captivates first and foremost with its landscapes, its light, and its gentle way of life.
But beyond nature and the ocean, it also boasts a remarkable cultural heritage, shaped by centuries of maritime, agricultural, and human history.
History, traditions, crafts, or nature museums: here are 5 must-see museums to discover the Île de Ré in a new light, exploring culture, memory, and the passing down of traditions.
To make the most of it: book your hotel on the Île de Ré now!
Housed in the elegant Hôtel de Clerjotte, a 15th-century medieval residence, the Ernest Cognacq Museum is the ideal gateway to understanding the Île de Ré.
The collections cover a broad period, from the Neolithic era to the modern age, and explore numerous themes.
Vauban heritage, maritime traditions, salt production, viticulture, and the history of the penal colonies: the Île de Ré will hold no more secrets for you!
In Loix, in the heart of the Fier d’Ars, this ecomuseum showcases one of the island's most powerful symbols: salt.
Thanks to the "Sea Salt, Salt of Ré" exhibition, you'll learn all about the work of the salt workers and how the salt marshes operate.
The visit truly comes to life when it extends into the field, with a working salt marsh. An authentic immersion in a living craft, deeply rooted in the identity of the Île de Ré.
At the foot of the iconic Whale Lighthouse, this museum retraces the history of the lighthouses and beacons of the Charente straits.
Housed in the former lighthouse keepers' school, it offers an accessible and fun approach, thanks in particular to educational videos that are very popular with children.
An ideal visit to complement with climbing the lighthouse to enjoy an exceptional panoramic view of the island.
In La Flotte, the Maison du Platin recounts the daily life of the inhabitants of Île de Ré in bygone days.
Agriculture, fishing, oyster farming, navigation: models, antique objects, photographs, and dioramas make up a lively and very tangible experience.
This museum plays an essential role in transmitting the island's collective memory.
At the entrance to the Lilleau des Niges nature reserve, the Maison du Fier offers a more naturalist approach to the heritage of Île de Ré.
The "Ré île nature" exhibition will allow you to understand local biodiversity through interactive displays, games, and objects to handle.
An ideal family outing to complement your exploration of the marshes and protected areas of the island.
The Élégance Suites Hôtel**** welcomes you year-round in Bois-Plage-en-Ré. Enjoy our 8 spacious suites and discover the heritage of Île de Ré!
But beyond nature and the ocean, it also boasts a remarkable cultural heritage, shaped by centuries of maritime, agricultural, and human history.
History, traditions, crafts, or nature museums: here are 5 must-see museums to discover the Île de Ré in a new light, exploring culture, memory, and the passing down of traditions.
To make the most of it: book your hotel on the Île de Ré now!
1. Ernest Cognacq Museum
Housed in the elegant Hôtel de Clerjotte, a 15th-century medieval residence, the Ernest Cognacq Museum is the ideal gateway to understanding the Île de Ré.
The collections cover a broad period, from the Neolithic era to the modern age, and explore numerous themes.
Vauban heritage, maritime traditions, salt production, viticulture, and the history of the penal colonies: the Île de Ré will hold no more secrets for you!
2. Salt Marsh Ecomuseum
In Loix, in the heart of the Fier d’Ars, this ecomuseum showcases one of the island's most powerful symbols: salt.
Thanks to the "Sea Salt, Salt of Ré" exhibition, you'll learn all about the work of the salt workers and how the salt marshes operate.
The visit truly comes to life when it extends into the field, with a working salt marsh. An authentic immersion in a living craft, deeply rooted in the identity of the Île de Ré.
3. Whale Lighthouse Museum
At the foot of the iconic Whale Lighthouse, this museum retraces the history of the lighthouses and beacons of the Charente straits.
Housed in the former lighthouse keepers' school, it offers an accessible and fun approach, thanks in particular to educational videos that are very popular with children.
An ideal visit to complement with climbing the lighthouse to enjoy an exceptional panoramic view of the island.
4. Maison du Platin
In La Flotte, the Maison du Platin recounts the daily life of the inhabitants of Île de Ré in bygone days.
Agriculture, fishing, oyster farming, navigation: models, antique objects, photographs, and dioramas make up a lively and very tangible experience.
This museum plays an essential role in transmitting the island's collective memory.
5. Maison du Fier
At the entrance to the Lilleau des Niges nature reserve, the Maison du Fier offers a more naturalist approach to the heritage of Île de Ré.
The "Ré île nature" exhibition will allow you to understand local biodiversity through interactive displays, games, and objects to handle.
An ideal family outing to complement your exploration of the marshes and protected areas of the island.
The Élégance Suites Hôtel**** welcomes you year-round in Bois-Plage-en-Ré. Enjoy our 8 spacious suites and discover the heritage of Île de Ré!
