Loix, Coastal commune in Charente-Maritime, France
The municipality of Loix extends over 6.7 square kilometers on the Île de Ré, featuring salt marshes and low-lying coastal landscapes near La Rochelle.
The Canton of Ars-en-Ré, which included Loix as one of its five communes, operated as an administrative division until its dissolution in March 2015.
The inhabitants of Loix maintain maritime traditions through fishing activities and salt production, contributing to the preservation of local heritage.
Visitors can access municipal services at the town hall using the postal code 17111, with regular operating hours from Monday through Friday.
The territory of Loix contains extensive networks of salt pans where workers continue to harvest salt using traditional methods throughout the year.
Location: Canton of Ars-en-Ré
Location: Charente-Maritime
Location: Arrondissement of La Rochelle
Elevation above the sea: 3 m
Shares border with: Ars-en-Ré, La Couarde-sur-Mer
Address: 17111 Loix, France 17111 Loix 17111 Loix
Phone: +33546290106
Email: contact@loix.fr
Website: http://loix.fr
GPS coordinates: 46.22333,-1.44111
Latest update: May 24, 2025 05:06
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.
Réserve naturelle nationale de Lilleau des Niges
5.1 km
Écomusée du Marais Salant
1.4 km
Loix tide mill
834 m
Saint Catherine Church of Loix
80 m
Marché Ouvert de Bois Plage
5.6 km
Maison du Fier
5.2 km
Couvent des Sœurs de la Sagesse
215 m
Raffinerie à sel d'Ars-en-Ré
5.8 km
Plage du Petit Sergent
5.5 km
Camping Île de Ré
4.7 km
Pointe du Grouin
2.4 km
Plage de Trousse Chemise
2.8 km
Plage des Anneries
4 km
Fort de Grouin
2.3 km
Plage du Peu Ragot
3.6 km
Plage Gros Jonc
4.8 km
Church of the Portes-en-Ré
5.4 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation de La Couarde-sur-Mer
3.5 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-tous-les-Saints du Bois-Plage-en-Ré
5.6 km
Golf de Trousse-Chemise
3.9 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Flux-et-des-Reflux des Portes-en-Ré
4.4 km
Plage naturiste du Peu Bernard
4.5 km
Marais du Fier d'Ars
2.3 km
Plage du Grand Marchais
5.7 km
Plage de l'Anse du Fourneau
3.2 km
Plage de la Loge
4 km
Carrousel Park
3.4 km
Maison-Phare de Trousse-Chemise
3.3 kmReviews
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