You don't come to Sainte Marie de Ré by chance!

This seaside village has managed to hold on to its character and is still full of delightful charm even at the height of the season.
 Sainte Marie de Ré has 2 markets; one is at Place Antioche and the other, less than a mile away at the end of a picturesque road, is Place des Tilleuls.
 You can choose to walk from one to the other by the beach, or cycle on the very good cycle path.
 Various sports are practiced in the area; the best known is surfing at Les Grenettes.
 Sainte Marie de Ré has achieved “Station Verte” status for its excellent controlled tourism development along with “Station de Tourisme” status, a national recognition for quality.

It's the perfect place to relax. Moreover, anyone who has spent a few days at its Thalassotherapy centre tells their friends about it. As a result it is internationally known.