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Metal Detector Regulations on Île de Ré

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Recreational metal detecting attracts many curious onlookers to the beaches of the Ile de Ré, particularly out of season. However, the practice is strictly governed by national regulations and by municipal by-laws specific to each commune. To protect the natural environment, our heritage and everyone’s peace and quiet, it’s essential to be well informed before any prospecting takes place.

Metal detectors and beaches on the Ile de Ré: what you need to know

On the Ile de Ré, the practice of metal detecting varies depending on the commune, the time of year and the opening hours. During the summer months in particular, restrictions are in place to limit the nuisance caused to summer visitors and to protect sensitive sites.

Municipal by-laws may therefore

    • Restrict hours of operation,
    • Temporarily prohibit detection, often in summer,
    • Prohibit the practice all year round, on certain beaches or specific sectors.

Apart from these bans, the practice may be tolerated, subject to conditions and sometimes after prior application to the relevant town hall.

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Sensitive natural areas: increased vigilance

Dunes, paths and protected areas

On the whole of the Ile de Ré, it is formally inadvisable – and often forbidden – to prospect:

    • on the dunes
    • in sensitive natural areas,
    • off the marked beach access paths.

These fragile environments help to maintain the island’s natural balance and protect the coastline.

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Regulations by municipality

Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré

The use of metal detectors is prohibited on the beaches from 10am to 8pm, from 15 June to 15 September.
Outside these hours, the practice is tolerated under certain conditions:

    • Prior written request to the Mayor,
    • Respect for natural conditions (tides, obstacles, risks associated with war machines),
    • Mandatory declaration of any discovery of heritage interest,
    • Motorised vehicles are prohibited on the public maritime domain.

Application to be sent to: [email protected]
or by post to: Mairie du Bois-Plage-en-Ré – 37 avenue Aristide Briand – 17580 Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré

Rivedoux-Plage

Detection must remain strictly a leisure activity, with no search for remains.

    • Prohibited from 1 July to 31 August, from 9am to 8pm,
    • Authorised outside the summer period, with due respect for other users and the regulations in force.

Saint-Clément-des-Baleines

Ban from 10am to 7pm, from 15 June to 15 September, on all beaches.

Tolerance subject to conditions:

    • Written request to the Town Hall,
    • Declaration of any historical or archaeological finds,
    • Respect for the public maritime domain.

La Flotte

In the commune of La Flotte, the use of metal-detecting equipment is prohibited all year round on all beaches.

Lost property: what are your obligations?

Lost property, jewellery and personal effects

Lost valuables do not automatically become the property of the person who lost them.

The following must be declared and handed in to the appropriate authorities:

    • identifiable jewellery (rings, necklaces, bracelets, etc.),
    • glasses, keys, mobile phones
    • any valuable object, even if anonymous.

Items must be handed in to :

    • CRS stations,
    • the town hall
    • or the municipal police of the town concerned.

A deposit slip will be issued.

National regulations: the legal framework

Heritage Code

The practice of metal detection is governed by law, in particular:

Article L.542-1

The use of metal detectors for historical or archaeological research is subject to prior administrative authorisation.

Article L.531-14

Any discovery that may be of interest to art, history, prehistory, archaeology or numismatics must be reported immediately to the town hall.

These provisions reflect the principles of the law of 18 December 1989 on the use of metal detectors.

Contacts for town halls on the Ile de Ré

    • Rivedoux-Plage: 05 46 09 39 39
    • Sainte-Marie-de-Ré: 05 46 30 21 24
    • La Flotte: 05 46 09 60 13
    • Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré: 05 46 09 23 11
    • La Couarde-sur-Mer: 05 46 29 82 89
    • Saint-Martin-de-Ré: 05 46 09 38 90
    • Loix: 05 46 29 01 06
    • Ars-en-Ré: 05 46 29 40 21
    • Saint-Clément-des-Baleines: 05 46 29 42 02
    • Les Portes-en-Ré: 05 46 29 50 56
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