Accessibility on the Ile de Ré

Tourism & Disability certified museums

The heritage of Rennes is open to all. A number of museums and cultural sites have Tourisme & Handicap certification, guaranteeing a welcome adapted to all types of disability.

In particular, you can :

• Discover the history of the Ile de Ré,
• Learn more about the local flora and fauna,
• Understand maritime traditions and salt production,
• Take part in guided tours of the salt marshes and find out more about the salt-maker’s trade.

All of them have facilities designed to ensure the best possible experience for visitors.

Guided tours and emblematic sites

Some emblematic discoveries are also included:

• Guided tours of the salt marshes,
• The UNESCO-listedcitadel of Saint-Martin-de-Ré,
• Guided tour of Sainte-Martin-de-Ré by the Tourist Office.

Each village has at least one supervised, easily accessible beach.

Two beaches have Tourism & Handicap certification:

• Plage Sud at Rivedoux-Plage,
• Plage du Peu Ragot at La Couarde-sur-Mer.

Special facilities are available in some communes:

• Access ramps,
• Tiralos,
• Seahorse chairs.

Everything has been thought of to offer you a moment of relaxation by the sea, either on your own or accompanied.

A wide range of easily accessible activities have been designed for people with motor, hearing, mental or visual disabilities or temporary disabilities:

• Guided tours,
• Nature activities,
• Sensory experiences,
• Discovery workshops.

The destination offers a wide choice of inclusive outings for everyone.

The island relies on a network of committed professionals, many of whom have Tourisme & Handicap certification: hotels, campsites, furnished holiday accommodation and adapted restaurants.

All offer facilities designed for a comfortable, stress-free stay.

Tourisme & Handicap is a government mark that certifies tourist establishments that are accessible according to strict specifications (motor, visual, hearing and mental disabilities).

Choosing a certified establishment means you can be sure of :

• A professional and friendly welcome,
• Adapted facilities,
• A peaceful holiday, alone or accompanied.

The Accessibility Guide lists all the facilities on offer.

A certified Tourist Office

Destination Île de Ré’s 10 tourist offices are certified Tourisme & Handicap. They offer :

• Magnetic loops,
• Heat-inflated maps,
• Audio presentations of the villages.
• FALC document presenting the island
• Braille presentation of each village
• Presentation of the villages in large print
• Sign Language video presentation of the island

All Destination Ile de Ré reception staff are trained to welcome people with disabilities.

A nationally recognised destination

The DMA (Délégation Ministérielle à l’Accessibilité – Ministerial Delegation for Accessibility) has cited the Ile de Ré and its Tourist Office as one of the national best practices in terms of tourist accessibility.

The destination features in the magazine “Le tourisme accessible, des vacances pour tous” (May 2025).

FALC document: information that’s easy to read and understand

Destination Île de Ré offers a FALC (Facile à Lire et à Comprendre) document, validated byUNAPEI 17, to make it easier for people with comprehension difficulties to discover the island.

This guide presents :

• the villages
• emblematic sites
• accessible beaches
• adapted activities.

This booklet has been designed to facilitate access to information for people with mental disabilities or comprehension difficulties. It uses short sentences, simple words (1 sentence = 1 idea) and structured, illustrated content to make reading more accessible.

The document has been written in accordance with the official FALC rules, in collaboration with specialist professionals and the people concerned.