Plage de l'Anse du Fourneau, Sandy beach in Les Portes-en-Ré, France
Located on the northern tip of Île de Ré, this beach features a natural sandbank called Bucheron that creates small pools during low tide.
The beach has long served as a strategic observation point for maritime activities along the French Atlantic coast since the 18th century.
Local fishermen maintain traditional fishing practices at this beach, using specific techniques adapted to the unique tidal patterns of the area.
Visitors can access free parking facilities with restrooms at the end of Rue de l'Anse du Fourneau, following the D101 road toward Trousse Chemise.
The beach transforms into a premier kitesurfing location with unrestricted access in June and specific morning and evening hours in July and August.
Address: Plage de l'Anse du Fourneau, 17880, France 17880 17880
GPS coordinates: 46.23809,-1.47750
Latest update: March 13, 2025 08:29
The Île de Ré reveals preserved sites beyond its main destinations. The salt marshes of Loix and the Lilleau des Niges Nature Reserve host more than 300 species of migratory birds, while the Baleines Lighthouse offers a view of the Atlantic Ocean. Beaches such as Trousse Chemise and Les Grenettes are characterized by their natural dunes and conditions suitable for water sports. The Fier d'Ars Port maintains its traditional fishing activity with boats and houses with green shutters. The Salt Eco-museum traces the history of salt harvesting and the work of salt workers in the marshes. The Baleines Farm combines agricultural production with shellfish farming near the coast. Villages like Loix offer traditional shops and exhibitions on local customs. These sites reflect the maritime heritage and traditions shaping the island's identity for generations.
Phare des Baleines
6.5 km
Église Saint-Étienne d'Ars-en-Ré
4.5 km
Réserve naturelle nationale de Lilleau des Niges
2.3 km
Écomusée du Marais Salant
2.4 km
Loix tide mill
3.8 km
Saint Catherine Church of Loix
3.2 km
Maison du Fier
2 km
Couvent des Sœurs de la Sagesse
3.4 km
Manoir d'Ars-en-Ré
4.5 km
Raffinerie à sel d'Ars-en-Ré
4.2 km
Camping Île de Ré
1.5 km
Pointe du Grouin
5.2 km
Plage du Petit Bec
3.7 km
Plage de Trousse Chemise
716 m
La Ferme des Baleines
3.8 km
Église Saint-Clément de Saint-Clément-des-Baleines
5.1 km
Plage de la Conche des Baleines
4.9 km
Fort de Grouin
5.1 km
Kora-Karola Battery
4.9 km
Plage Gros Jonc
1.7 km
Church of the Portes-en-Ré
2.1 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation de La Couarde-sur-Mer
6.4 km
Golf de Trousse-Chemise
1.1 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Flux-et-des-Reflux des Portes-en-Ré
1.3 km
Marais du Fier d'Ars
1.5 km
Plage du Grand Marchais
2.5 km
Plage de la Loge
918 m
Carrousel Park
6.1 kmReviews
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