Ile de re or ile d'oleron

[gilbaro]

We are hoping to head from Roscoff towards San Sebastian in May. Heading down the coast, any preferences between the two Iles and any recommendations for aries or sites nearby

 

[Mikeco]

Both are good for cycling but IIe de re is the nicest and posher one.

 

[Nirvanauk]

Ile de Re for us. We have done both and find this much nicer.

 

[cliffanger]

Another vote for Ile de Rey. Oleron is more ‘workaday’ -not so ‘upmarket’, but no difference in the prices of things, and the cycle paths on Re are perfect.

 

[suavecarve]

Half a dozen journal entries (3 apiece) for both islands in the journals.

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[meanders]

There is a toll bridge to Re but none to Oleron if you want to factor that in.

 

[varaizian]

Ile de Ré is full of Parisiennes. They can be very entitled and best left to their own. Can also be breathtakingly expensive in parts.

 

[Lee bay]

Isle de re a lot nicer have done both

 

[Gordy29]

That’s nice to hear about ile de re I’m going there in June on a tour round France

 

[DBK]

Being a commoner Île d'Oléron for me. I've visited the other one but it was a bit too posh!

But visit both and see for yourself. It depends what you want really. Each has it's strengths.

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[Barti Ddu]

Île de Ré would be my choice too, but it's extremely expensive to eat or drink out.

We stayed at the aire in Saint Martin. Well located for the town, but very tight for space.

Good quality and good value seafood and shellfish (including oysters) from the local fish markets.

The island is very flat with lots of cycle paths so great for seeing by bike.

 

[meanders]

I must add that in my opinion the Oleron cycle paths are as good, especially heading out towards the Phare (light house).

 

[meanders]

The reality is that in May either is likely to be fine. June onwards, all the Aires can get very full.

 

[Kirsten]

Olleron gets our vote , both are lovely ( of course -it’s France ) If cycling and chilling are on the menu. We are veggie but foodie, less expensive on Olleron to eat out and more veggie options .

 

[Two of usI]

Another vote for Ille d'Olleron