Ars-en-Ré is one of the ten villages that make up the Île de Ré. A favored vacation spot for those who love peace and nature, this destination is listed among the “most beautiful villages of France.” Visitors are easily enchanted by the unique charm of the small white houses with green shutters and the cobblestone alleys blooming with hollyhocks, while traversing the island’s extensive network of bike paths.

Moreover, Ars-en-Ré serves as a convenient starting point or a stopover for exploring the White Ré by bike, discovering lush landscapes, salt marshes, or other villages like Saint Clément-des-Baleines, Les Portes-en-Ré, or Loix from your hotel on the Île de Ré.

Top 4 Bike Rental Services in Ars-en-Ré

Balade et Vous

  • Address: 9 Route de Saint-Clément
  • Agency open Monday to Sunday, from 9 AM to 7 PM
  • Rental equipment: Dutch bikes, men's and women's hybrid bikes, adult and children's mountain bikes, premium electric-assist bikes, tandems
  • Children's accessories: (from 3 months with adapted Croozer trailer, from 9 months on front seat or Arcade trailer, balance bikes)
  • Pet accessories: (small carrier up to 12 kg, XL trailer up to 35 kg)
  • Children’s bike rates: €7/4 hrs, €10/day, €16/2 days… up to €40/7 days
  • Hybrid/Mountain/Comfort bike rates: €11/4 hrs, €13/day, €21/2 days… up to €51/7 days
  • Premium electric bike rates: €24/4 hrs, €30/day, €50/2 days… up to €134/7 days

Cycland (on the port)

  • Address: 8 Quai de la Prée (starting point of bike paths)
  • Cycland is open all year round and also located at Les Portes-en-Ré, La Couarde-sur-Mer, La Flotte, La Noue, Saint-Clément-des-Baleines, Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré, and Saint-Martin-en-Ré.
  • Child bike (12 to 24 inches): €5/h, €7/half-day, €9/day… up to €39/week
  • Adult bike (MTB, Comfort...): €7/h, €9/half-day, €13/day… up to €49/week
  • Premium electric bike: €15/h, €19/half-day, €25/day… up to €115/week
  • Tandem: €15/h, €18/half-day, €25/day… up to €85/week

N Cycles

  • Address: 2 Place de la Chapelle
  • Mixed 26’’ bike: suitable for individuals under 1.60 m
  • Mixed 24’’ bike: for 8-12 years old (1.25 m – 1.45 m)
  • 24’’ MTB: for 8-12 years old (1.20 m – 1.45 m)
  • Mixed 20’’ bike: for 6-8 years old (1 m – 1.30 m)
  • 20’’ MTB: for 6-8 years old (1 m – 1.30 m)

Beach Bikes

  • Address: 33 Rue du Havre
  • Rental equipment: Comfort bike, Beach Cruiser, electric bike
  • Children’s bikes: 16’’ kid's bike (1.15 m – 1.30 m), 20’’ kid's bike (1.30 m – 1.40 m), 24’’ kid's bike (1.40 m – 1.50 m)
  • Adult Comfort: €9/half-day, €12/day… up to €51/week
  • Electric bike: €20/half-day, €26/day… up to €128/week
  • Premium electric bike: €24/half-day, €30/day… up to €132/week
  • Mountain Beach Cruiser: €10/half-day, €14/day… up to €56/week
  • Tandem: €18/half-day, €24/day… up to €102/week
  • Child: €8/half-day, €10/day… up to €40/week

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What to see in Ars-en-Ré by bike?

We have selected some essential stops for a bike tour in Ars-en-Ré for sightseeing:

  • Ars-en-Ré to La Couarde-sur-Mer: 9 km
  • Ars-en-Ré to Sainte-Marie: 20 km
  • Ars-en-Ré to Les Portes-en-Ré: 7.6 km
  • Ars-en-Ré to Trousse-Chemise Beach: 10.4 km
  • Ars-en-Ré to Abbaye des Châteliers: 19.8 km