L'Île de Ré Kite

Ile de Ré is my top kite-surfing playground.

Hugo Guias is a professional kite-boarder. His family has roots on the Ile de Ré, and he moved there when he was still very young. Today, he has formed a special attachment to the place he calls home, a place of land and sea. Here, he tells us about it in his own words.

The Ile de Ré has always been my playground. Even though I was born in Paris, my family is from here and I’ve known the island all my life. When I was 14, I told my parents that I wanted to leave Paris and live on the island. In the end they agreed, seeing that I wasn’t fulfilling my potential there.

I was already into sailing and windsurfing, but when I was in high school I discovered kite-surfing and set my mind on becoming one of the best in the world. I travelled to Brazil for work, and even though it was hard to achieve my goal I did so, and found myself among France’s best in the sport.

There’s always somewhere to go

I moved back to the Ile de Ré because I’m incredibly attached to the place. And there’s more than just kite-surfing! I do skateboard, surfing, windsurfing... The best thing about the island is that there is always somewhere to go, whichever direction the wind is blowing. If you like surfing, there are good spots for beginners and seasoned surfers alike.

I don’t spend all year on the Ile de Ré: I’m lucky enough to live in a region with bags of potential for water sports! I also love La Palmyre, for example.

But I always come back to the Ile de Ré, where once my day’s kite-surfing is done, I can do a bit of skateboarding before enjoying the sunset with my friends from the terrace of a bar. It’s hard to find better...

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Yves bay and Marsh National Nature Reserve

The Yves Marsh Nature Reserve is a site where it is particularly easy to approach nature.

Guided tours are offered all year round to discover birds, plants, insects and landscapes of rare beauty.
Muddy foreshore, dry dunes and pannes, marshes and reedbeds, wet meadows, tamarisk hedges, copses and thickets... A beautiful mosaic of environments has been created. On this small corner of the coast, it is home to a multitude of animal and plant species, some of which are very rare.

This area was still underwater in Roman times. Clayey sediments, dune strips and pebbles cut it off from the ocean for good around the year 1000.

Man was quick to exploit the sand. This led to the creation of ditches and depressions. The water table, which has since come to the surface, has created freshwater areas that complement the brackish lagoon, which is sometimes still flooded by storms.

17340 Yves
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Lucia al Mare

Just a stone's throw from the village of boucholeurs and 2 steps
from the south beach, in an environment that smells of
Lucia Al Mare offers two double rooms in the owners' house.
in the owners' house.
Upstairs, bedroom with double bed (160cm), sitting area, private bathroom and WC. You can also enjoy the terrace and garden furniture in the shade of the vines. A la carte breakfasts are served on the terrace or in the dining room (fresh bread, pastries, orange juice, homemade jams, yoghurts, etc.). Fresh bottled water is available throughout the day. Trilingual reception (English, Italian and French). Free WI FI. Reservations for 2 nights minimum required.

26 rue du Pertuis Breton 17340 Châtelaillon-Plage
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Chaussumier Annie - Kareta Kareta

In a quiet environment near the port des boucholeurs in Chatelaillon-Plage. "Kareta Kareta" offers 2 guest rooms in the owner's house.
Each bedroom has 1 double bed (140cm), and a bathroom and WC that are independent but shared by both rooms. You can also enjoy the garden lounge. Breakfast is served on the terrace or in the dining room (fresh bread, pastries, orange juice, homemade jams, yoghurts, etc.). Quadrilingual reception (English, Spanish, German and French). Free wifi internet access. Enclosed private parking.

9 avenue de l'Abbé Guichard 17340 Châtelaillon-Plage
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Aquatic Center

Welcome to the Centre Aquatique de Châtelaillon-Plage! Ideal for families and sports enthusiasts with its pools, spa and water games, it offers a wide variety of activities in and around the water all day long.
Just a stone's throw from the ocean and the marina, come and enjoy the facilities of the Centre Aquatique de Châtelaillon-Plage! Open all year round, choose from a long list of activities to suit all tastes and levels.



This summer, children learn to swim! For the little ones, it's time to head for the seaside. Lessons in the beach pool are a fun way to learn. For the older ones, the aquatic center is the place to be! Head for the deep end of the pool, where qualified instructors are on hand to supervise and guide beginners and advanced swimmers alike. Baby swimmers, introduction to lifesaving, advanced swimming lessons - visit the aquatic center website to find out more about the range of sessions available!



After morning swimming lessons, it's time to eat in. Take a seat at the picnic area or discover the food from the food trucks on hand for the summer. After a short break in the shade, it's back to enjoying the outdoor pools and slides. Bubble baths, paddling pool, relaxation pool - it's sure to be a busy afternoon!



For the sporty, there's nothing like an Aquabike class to get the day off to a good start, or perhaps an Aquacombo or Aquacircuit for the more adventurous, not forgetting the weekly aquagym sessions.



The fitness room welcomes all sports enthusiasts equipped with a towel and sportswear! With group classes in gym, fitness or Pilates, light equipment and adapted exercises, there's a session for everyone to work their body, breath and coordination.



And what could be better than a visit to the sauna to relax and recuperate after working out so hard? The wellness area, with its sauna, steam room and sensory showers, can be booked for private use.



Please note that the water play area with its tunnels, jets and water umbrellas, as well as the solarium, are open from APRIL, and that the picnic areas and food trucks are only available during the summer.



Optimized accessibility for all.

7 Rue du Chemin Vert 17340 Châtelaillon-Plage
Du 05/05/2025 au 30/06/2025
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Aqua bike, aquagym and related activities

Come and pedal to the rhythm or work out to the music, supervised by specialist lifeguards, at the Centre Aquatique de Châtelaillon-Plage.
AQUA BIKE

To build stamina and strengthen muscles, aqua bike classes are perfect for anyone looking for a dynamic aquatic activity to the sound of music. Muscle maintenance, cardiovascular work, ideal for shaping your figure, let our specialized lifeguards guide you through a varied and fun-filled program.



AQUAGYM

If you prefer to combine fitness with pleasure, our range of aquagym classes is made for you! Our lifeguards will adapt to your level for an energizing, pain-free activity.



And for the undecided, come and discover the Aqua Combo: a perfect combination of aquagym and aqua bike!



All sessions are available all year round at a cost of 12.50 euros per session. Don't forget to book your place on 05 46 56 44 11.

7 Rue du Chemin Vert 17340 Châtelaillon-Plage
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Chatel Tennis Club

4 hard courts (1 covered), 2 clay courts, 1 clubhouse with changing rooms. Free access to 1 mini tennis court and 1 training wall.

Courses supervised by Nadège Buchi, state-qualified coach, and Ismael Amarouche CQP-ET.
Châtelaillon-Plage tennis school from October to June, registration at the beginning of September (adult group lessons, team training, courses for children aged 5 and over during school vacations).



In July and August, and during school vacations, every morning from Monday to Friday, we run 1.5-hour courses for beginners and advanced players.

In summer, the club also organizes beach tennis tournaments on the beach, open to all.



Rental of 1 court: from 13€.



Welcome offer: 1h free rental for 1h paid, valid only for the 1st visit.

Children's course offer: 10% discount for 2 or more children from the same family enrolled in the same week of the course / or for 1 child enrolled in 2 consecutive weeks of the course: €110 per child's course.

Allée des tennis 17340 Châtelaillon-Plage
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