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In search of ideas for a family holiday" Here’s six reasons why you should visit the French island of Ile de Ré
The island is easy and quick to get to
Situated half-way down the west (Atlantic) coast of France and lying opposite the stunning port pf La Rochelle, you won?t face a long journey to reach Ile de Ré. There are flights from LGW and Stansted direct to tiny La Rochelle airport, and the flying time is less than 1.5 hours.
What?s more, from the airport it?s a quick and easy transfer over the Pont de Ré to the island. If you want to avoid flying, it?s equally stress-free to arrive by TGV in La Rochelle (under three hours from Paris) or do a ferry and self-drive from one of the channel ports. Ile de Ré is warm and child-friendly
The Med in summer can mean hot, tired kids and stressed parents. Island summers are warm (around 25 degrees celsius) rather than hot. It?s therefore a manageable temperature for days on the beach and family activities such as cycling. Plus, the Atlantic keeps a lid on night-time temperatures so everyone can get a good night?s sleep.
It’s considered the ?cycling capital? of France
With 110km of family-friendly cycle trails to explore the island?s 10 villages (including two in the collection: ?The Most Beautiful Villages of France?) and its many wonderful beaches, you can leave the car behind on your Ile de Ré holiday.

There are dozens of hire shops, and all the usual chariots and...