A Pocket Guide to Île de Ré

It’s a cliché, but the moment you cross over the bridge, you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Framed by expansive salt flats, towering hollyhocks in every shade of pink, and postcard-perfect whitewashed villages, life here is uncomplicated. The biggest decision you’ll need to make is what you want to pick up from the local market, and what sweet little town you want to visit next. It really