©Vue Arienne Church tower Ars En Re Ile De Re Jules Serrurier|Jules Serrurier

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Military buildings, fish locks, churches, lighthouses, but also guided tours, discovery of ancestral know-how, exhibitions, theater, cinema… culture is experienced in all its forms on the Ile de Ré.

A wide variety of museums

Learn more about the workings of a salt marsh, discover the secrets of the brant or the elegant avocet, find out more about the history of the island, explore the remains of a 17th-century military fort, and much more.le, explore the remains of a former 17th-century military fort, and much more… Whether you’re an enthusiast or simply curious, there’s something for everyone on the Ile de Ré!

Culture for all… young and old

©Musee Ernest Cognacq Hall Saint Martin Ile De Re Yann Werdefroy|Yann Werdefroy

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Atelier Quillet, two spaces for a unique experience

Located in Loix and open all year round, Atelier Quillet, a certified “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” (Living Heritage Company), is one of the last in France to work in the field of document restoration, antiquarian books and bookbinding. With almost 200 m² of floor space, the bookshop offers something for everyone. You’ll find not only old books, but also posters, maps, postcards and over 20,000 comic strips… The workshop can be visited (by reservation, Tuesdays and Thursdays all year round) to observe the work of the restorers at close quarters.

Living Heritage Company

©Atelier Quillet Big Posters Ile De Re Atelier Quillet|Atelier Quillet

La Maline, a dynamic cultural area

Performing arts, cinema, street arts, theater, music, circus, dance… The La Maline cultural center in La Couarde-sur-Mer offers year-round cultural programming for young and old.

arts and cinema

©Facade of Centre Culturel La Maline|Yann Werdefroy

©Centreculturel De La Maline entrance|YANN WERDEFROY

Culture around every corner

At the bend in the road, in the heart of Saint-Martin-de-Ré’s fortifications, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in the shadow of the ruins of the Abbaye des Châteliers, at the top of a bell tower or the famous Phare des Baleines?or the famous Phare des Baleines… On your own or during a guided tour, let yourself be seduced by the richness of the exceptional heritage of the Ile de Ré.

A whole history…

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