Villa Isabelle sleeps 6 people in 3 bedrooms.
The main living room (37.82m²) is facing east-west and includes an American style kitchen corner, as well as a lounge and a dining area.
The kitchen is very well equipped with a breakfast bar, 4 gas hobs, a mini oven- micro wave combo, a cooker hood a fridge-freezer, a dish washer, an electric coffe machine and some shelving.
The dining area has a table, a bench seat, chairs and a wardrobe.
The lounge area has a sofa, 2 armchairs, a coffee table and a TV.
There are 2 bedrooms in the villa and a third connecting bedroom.
Bedroom one (11.63m²) is facing west and has a convertible double sofa (140cm).
You walk through here to get to the other 2 bedrooms.
Bedroom two (9.21m²) is facing south-east and has a double bed (140cm).
Bedroom three (9.23m²) is also facing south-east and has a double bed (140cm), a built in wardrobe and a bed side table. There is one bathroom (6.23m²) . The toilet is at the end of the 2 m² corridor.
Villa Isabelle, our Ile de Re accommodation, is situated in a quiet area of La Flotte en Re, reputedly one of the most beautiful villages in France, on the north side of the island.
The village of La Flotte has beautiful houses lining the pretty port, quaysides and harbour. Both here and in the village centre are many pedestrian streets. Stroll around the narrow streets of the centre!
La Flotte presents an interesting contrast, between the beautiful residences aligned along the quays and the labyrinth of the small houses in the interior lanes.
Do not miss the daily indoor markets of the old market hall. Then sit back outside a café and watch the world go by!
Do not miss either the medieval market and then visit the Maison du Platin dedicated to the various agricultural and maritime activities of the island.
Formerly a small village of fishermen, the village of la Flotte en Re was formed around the castle of Mauleons, close to the current church. Little by little, it grew around its developing port in the 18th century under Louis XV. The trade and the exchanges were very prosperous there as the beautiful houses on the avenue Felix Faure will testify.
The church Sainte Catherine's bell-tower reminds us that before the trains, the trading ships made stopovers here: Norwegians, Dutchmen, Spaniards and even Americans came to buy the famous Ile de Re salt, brandy, vinegar... The characteristic pier goes back to 1840; it extends its superb circular arm of over 200 metres long, with a 9 metre high lighthouse at its end, visible from 15 kms away.
Here is some information on the market, shops and restaurants in la Flotte en Re:
The old market hall, right at the heart of the village, is full of charm and style. Open all year from 8h to13h (approximately). The food market takes place every morning.
There are 2 bike hire shops.
There are 4 Internet cafés/points in La Flotte: Le Vent des Isles, Frutti Palace, Accord Informatique and Bar Le St Georges.
There are the following banks: BNP PARIBAS; CREDIT AGRICOLE; CREDIT MUTUEL; and the Post Office is in the avenue Félix Faure.
There is a Cremerie MARIANNE with cheese specialties, wine and local produce.
There is also a large supermarket: INTERMARCHE.
There are the following bars and cafés restaurants etc LE SAINT GEORGES has a exceptional view of the port for moules and fish ; LE NAUTIC and LE FRANCAIS are also by the port; AUTOUR DE MIDI has an all inclusive menu.; IL GABBIANO is an Italian restaurant;
L'ESCAPADE. DESSINE-MOI LA TERRE is a shop selling pottery and furniture and interior decoration objects.
HISTOIRES DE SENTEURS sells Pots-pourris and bathroom accessories.
There is an art gallery at GALERIE SENAC DE MEILHAN on the Quai de Sénac.
At the port there is a fishmongers DEGUSTATION DU PORT who also has a takeaway of the days catch cooked 'à la plancha'.
Two of our favourite, wonderful shops: LA CHOCOLATIERE is by the market; and a new and second hand bookshop VENTS DES ISLES where you can have a coffee and read your emails and spend the whole day if you are a book worm.
DISCOVERING LA FLOTTE: You can take 2 pedestrian circuits to discover the village by its lanes: the old quarters, habitat and traditional architecture, the temple and history of the Protestants. - by its centre with the port, the lanes, Or you can explore the area by bicycle following a circuit including the Abbey of Châteliers, and the fort of La Prée.
DISCOVERY OF THE MARITIME WAY OF LIFE:To learn all about oysters, from its birth to its marketing (reproduction, breeding, refining, anatomy...) and to discover the trade of oyster cultivator. - Visits of the oyster beds: Wearing of boots or trainers recommended. The visit begins before the low tide. Or another possibility: Visit of an oyster establishment: Tasting on request 6 oysters + white wine .
DISCOVERY OF THE SEASIDE FAUNA AND FLORA: A discovery of the fauna and the flora of the coastline intended for children from 6 to 12 years. Be at one with the environment, learn about the marine environment... Take boots and bucket!
TREASURE HUNTS: (from 7 years old) : Taylor, the captain of the pirates hid his treasure somewhere in the streets of la Flotte. Come and discover it by solving the enigmas which were left!
NAUTICAL CENTER: French sailing school with catamaran, centre-board, optimist, windsurf boards and sand yachting.
HORSERIDING : There are 2 centres with trips round the island or treks, lessons, or courses to full gallop.
There are also TENNIS COURTS.
GOLF lessons and practice area. Leave la Flotte in the direction of Rivedoux.
