Discover the rich heritage of Sainte-Marie through a 10 km guided tour.
This tour, punctuated by six must-see stops, immerses you in the history and traditions of the town. From the emblematic site of the Virgin Mary to the old La Noue school, a reminder of the school life of yesteryear, each stop tells a story of local history. The Anse à Jumeau pass, a real breath of fresh air, will then lead you to some gems: the lime kiln and the fish locks, ingenious examples of the exploitation of natural resources.
The tour continues with a stop at the miller's house, where you can learn about the daily life of an ancestral trade, before stopping at the still, a symbol of artisanal know-how still alive today, without forgetting the unmissable Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church, a former landmark in its time.
Free tour
SATURDAY, September 20th and SUNDAY, September 21st at 10:00 a.m. (tour duration 3 hours)
Reservations required online or at one of the 10 Destination Ile de Ré Tourist Office reception desks (capacity 20 people)
Meet at Place d'Antioche, in front of the Tourist Office
The tour continues with a stop at the miller's house, where you can learn about the daily life of an ancestral trade, before stopping at the still, a symbol of artisanal know-how still alive today, without forgetting the unmissable Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church, a former landmark in its time.
Free tour
SATURDAY, September 20th and SUNDAY, September 21st at 10:00 a.m. (tour duration 3 hours)
Reservations required online or at one of the 10 Destination Ile de Ré Tourist Office reception desks (capacity 20 people)
Meet at Place d'Antioche, in front of the Tourist Office
