The best addresses
Where to eat in La Flotte-en-Ré
Our favourite restaurants, bars and cafés in La Flotte and across the Île de Ré — tried and recommended by the owners.
La Flotte-en-Ré, listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France, packs real culinary richness for a seaside village: fish and seafood from the harbour, oysters from the Bay of Yves, terraces facing the basin. From our two houses, everything is within reach on foot or by bike. Here are our favourite addresses.
Restaurants & ice cream
L'Endroit du Goinfre
€€€3 min walk
A reliable favourite just steps from our houses, for generous cooking made with local produce. Book ahead in season.
- 1 rue Jean Henry-Lainé, 17630 La Flotte
- 05 46 09 50 01
Ô Parloir
€€15 min by car
A lovely restaurant in Saint-Martin-de-Ré, set among the Vauban ramparts. Perfect for an evening out.
- 20 Grande Rue Vauban, 17410 Saint-Martin-de-Ré
- 05 46 69 50 42
La Martinière — glaces artisanales
Ars-en-Ré · 20 min by bike
The island's legendary ice cream maker: over 70 flavours. The Charentais melon sorbet is a must.
Bars & cafés
Le Barré
3 min by bike
Quayside terrace, ideal for a drink facing the harbour.
- 4 quai de Sénac, 17630 La Flotte
- 05 46 34 89 16
Le Bariolé
3 min by bike
Friendly atmosphere and a good selection, on the harbour of La Flotte.
- 18 quai de Sénac, 17630 La Flotte
- 05 46 67 41 98
Le Saint Georges — café
3 min by bike · facing the harbour
The café facing the harbour, perfect for breakfast or a break on the terrace.
- 10 quai de Sénac, 17630 La Flotte
Le Beach Bar
20 min by car
Toes in the sand at Le Bois-Plage, for a drink at sunset.
- 31 avenue de la Plage, 17580 Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré
- 05 46 67 50 33
The La Flotte market
To cook at home, nothing beats the medieval market of La Flotte, under its stone halls, open every morning in season (7am–1pm). Oysters, Ré salt, PDO potatoes, goat cheeses and island honey await you — 4 minutes away by bike. For groceries, Carrefour City (3 rue Gustave Dechézeaux) and Intermarché (rue des Caillotières) are very close.
Frequently asked questions
Where to eat near La Flotte-en-Ré?+
Just steps from our houses, L'Endroit du Goinfre (1 rue Jean Henry-Lainé) serves generous cooking made with local produce. The harbour of La Flotte is also lined with fish and seafood restaurants. For a night out, Ô Parloir in Saint-Martin-de-Ré is well worth the trip.
Do you need to book restaurants in summer in La Flotte?+
Yes, absolutely for evenings and weekends in July and August. The best tables are fully booked several days ahead: reserve as soon as you arrive.
Where to have a drink on the harbour of La Flotte?+
Le Barré and Le Bariolé, on the quai de Sénac, are perfect for a drink facing the harbour. The café Le Saint Georges, also facing the harbour, is ideal during the day.
Where to buy local produce in La Flotte?+
At the medieval market of La Flotte, open every morning in season (7am–1pm): oysters, Ré salt, PDO potatoes, cheeses, honey. Carrefour City and Intermarché round out your shopping, both 3 minutes away by bike.
Steps from everything
Stay in the heart of La Flotte
Our two houses with enclosed gardens are a few minutes' walk from the restaurants, the market and the harbour.