Ars-en-Ré

The port of Ars-en-Ré contains 250 boat berths within a tidal basin, surrounded by salt marshes and connected through a channel to the ocean.

The Saint-Etienne church, constructed in the 12th century, features a 40-meter black and white spire that guided sailors before the advent of lighthouses.

Local salt workers maintain traditional harvesting methods in the Fiers d'Ars, where 60 producers continue extracting salt using century-old techniques.

The village harbor functions through a lock system that regulates water levels, allowing boats to maintain consistent flotation regardless of tidal conditions.

The Lilleau des Niges National Nature Reserve adjacent to Ars-en-Ré provides protected habitats for regional flora and fauna within its salt marsh ecosystem.

Location: Canton of Ars-en-Ré

Location: Charente-Maritime

Location: Arrondissement of La Rochelle

Elevation above the sea: 15 m

Shares border with: La Couarde-sur-Mer, Loix, Saint-Clément-des-Baleines

Phone: +33546294021

Email: mairie@arsenre.fr

Website: https://arsenre.fr

GPS coordinates: 46.20778,-1.51583

Latest update: June 13, 2025 09:29