Discover the village of Ars-en-Ré in an accessible way.
For your comfort, this walk has been awarded the Tourisme & Handicap label.
For your comfort, this walk has been awarded the Tourisme & Handicap label.
Discover the incomparable charm of Ars-en-Ré, one of the island's most beautiful villages, on a walk that is accessible to all, comfortable and full of authenticity.
Your walk begins in the heart of the village, in front of the majestic Saint-Étienne d'Ars-en-Ré Church and its famous black and white bell tower, a true landmark for sailors and an essential emblem of the Ré landscape. Access is easy and level, with wide, even paths allowing easy movement for wheelchairs and people with reduced mobility.
From there, let yourself be guided through the flower-filled streets lined with white houses with colourful shutters. The routes are safe, with no significant differences in height, and offer a peaceful setting for everyone. Every turn reveals an architectural detail to be discovered at your own pace, in complete tranquillity.
Continue towards the harbour and then the market, a lively and friendly place that is easily accessible thanks to clear, well-maintained paths. It is the ideal place to take a gourmet break and soak up the Ré island way of life.
The walk then continues along the Ars channel, on a wide, stable path that is entirely level. Safe and comfortable, it offers superb views of the port, the salt marshes and the bright horizon. Here, everyone can enjoy the landscape in complete safety.
Combining heritage, nature and a gentle way of life, this walk in Ars-en-Ré is an invitation to contemplation. An inclusive, peaceful and pleasant outing to share a beautiful moment in the heart of the island. Enjoy your discovery!
Your walk begins in the heart of the village, in front of the majestic Saint-Étienne d'Ars-en-Ré Church and its famous black and white bell tower, a true landmark for sailors and an essential emblem of the Ré landscape. Access is easy and level, with wide, even paths allowing easy movement for wheelchairs and people with reduced mobility.
From there, let yourself be guided through the flower-filled streets lined with white houses with colourful shutters. The routes are safe, with no significant differences in height, and offer a peaceful setting for everyone. Every turn reveals an architectural detail to be discovered at your own pace, in complete tranquillity.
Continue towards the harbour and then the market, a lively and friendly place that is easily accessible thanks to clear, well-maintained paths. It is the ideal place to take a gourmet break and soak up the Ré island way of life.
The walk then continues along the Ars channel, on a wide, stable path that is entirely level. Safe and comfortable, it offers superb views of the port, the salt marshes and the bright horizon. Here, everyone can enjoy the landscape in complete safety.
Combining heritage, nature and a gentle way of life, this walk in Ars-en-Ré is an invitation to contemplation. An inclusive, peaceful and pleasant outing to share a beautiful moment in the heart of the island. Enjoy your discovery!
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Open every day.Services offered
Quality standards
Quality standards
Tourisme et handicapAccessibility
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Even flooring with no obstacles
Absence of protrusions > 2 cm
Minimum aisle width of 90 cm
Tourism and handicap
Tourism and handicap
Marque Tourisme et Handicap - déficience auditive
Marque Tourisme et Handicap - déficience mentale
Marque Tourisme et Handicap - déficience motriceEnvironment
- Town location
- Close to pleasure port
- Coastal
- In centre of town
