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Visit the UNESCO-listed fortifications built between 1681 and 1685 in Saint-Martin-de-Ré, the island's historic capital

Historical capital of the island of Ré, Saint-Martin-de-Ré is as well known for its flowered alleys as for its harbor enclosed in the fortifications which surprise by their dimensions, 14 km of ramparts. Built between 1681 and 1685, they are based on a vast citadel which was transformed into a prison in the 19th century and which was until 1938 the place of departure of prisoners to the penal colony. The citadel is classified as a Unesco World Heritage Site in the Network of Major Vauban Sites. From the top of the ramparts, you can contemplate the ocean and beyond the bell tower of Ars.

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laura_vadrouille
laura_vadrouille
Visited in april 2017
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Si vous êtes à l'île de Ré pour un séjour ou une journée, dîner sur le port et faites une balade digestive sur les fortifications. Vous observerez un coucher de soleil à tomber par terre et apprécierez la vue sur le port et la ville de St Martin éclairée !
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FranckFRA
FranckFRA
Visited in april 2017
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Si vous venez à l'île de ré le passage par Saint-Martin en Ré est obligatoirement. Vous pourrez profiter de la vie autour du port et visiter en marchant toute le fortification de la ville qui est assez impressionnante.
Monter en haut des remparts le soir pour admirer le couche de soleil.
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marmotte33
marmotte33
Visited in june 2016
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Je suis allée visiter l'île de ré au mois de juin. C'est à une bonne saison. Les remparts sont bien conservés et nous permettent de nous replonger dans l'histoire du bagne.
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E.Biens
E.Biens
Visited in august 2016
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Cet ouvrage unique de Vauban est l'un des points historiques incontournables de l'île. L'ouvrage offre également un beau point de vue sur la mer et la ville de Saint-Martin.
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Ana43
Ana43
Visited in october 2016
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Surprenante découverte en bord d'océan, avec une ambiance particulière. Nous avons marché ensuite le long de la grève, à marée basse, en regardant les oiseaux chasser. Un bon moment de calme
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