La Couarde-sur-Mer is one of the most beautiful destinations in Southwestern France. Located on the Île de Ré in Charente-Maritime, the village is a prime spot for many water activities like surfing, sailing, kitesurfing, as well as boat rides, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding. You’ll also find plenty of bike paths across the Île de Ré. Known for its stunning natural scenery and gentle way of life, this destination can also be explored on foot or by bike during a stay at our hotel in Sainte-Marie-de-Ré.

Top 5 Bike Rental Services in La Couarde-sur-Mer

Cycland

  • Address in La Couarde-sur-Mer: 1 Rue Aristide Briand
  • Open 7 days a week
  • Opening hours
    • In summer: 9 am-1 pm and 2 pm-7 pm
    • From February 1 to March 31: 9:30 am-12:30 pm and 2:30 pm-6 pm
    • From April 1 to June 30: 9:30 am-12:30 pm and 2 pm-7 pm
    • From September 1 to November 3: 9:30 am-12:30 pm and 2 pm-6:30 pm
  • Rates:
    • Child bike: €5/hour, €7/half-day; €9/day, €16 for 2 days, €23 for 3 days, up to €39 for 7 days
    • Adult bike: €7/hour, €9/half-day; €13/day, €21 for 2 days, €28 for 3 days, up to €49 for 7 days
    • Premium electric bike: €15/hour, €19/half-day; €25/day, €45 for 2 days, €60 for 3 days, up to €115 for 7 days

CYCLO-SURF

  • Address in La Couarde-sur-Mer: 16 Avenue d’Antioche
  • Open 7 days a week 
  • Opening hours: 9:30 am-12:30 pm and 2 pm-6:30 pm
  • Rental equipment (non-exhaustive list):
    • 26” Adult “comfort” bike
    • 28” Adult “royal” bike Adult electric-assist bike Beach cruiser
    • 16” Child bike 20” or 24” Junior bike 26” Adult mountain bike…

Holland Bikes Tours & Rentals

  • Address in La Couarde-sur-Mer: 21 avenue du Peux Ragot
  • Agency open 7 days a week
  • Opening hours: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Rates:
    • Adult Dutch bike: from €12
    • Dutch electric bike: from €22
    • Children's bike: €8
    • Cargo bike: from €28
    • Tandems or adult tandem with 2 children: from €21

Beach Bikes

  • Address in La Couarde-sur-Mer: 2 Antioch Avenue
  • Agency open 7 days a week
  • Opening hours: 9 AM to 7 PM
  • Rates:
    • Adult comfort bike: from €9
    • Electric bike: from €20
    • Beach Cruiser: from €10
    • Tandem: from €18
    • Mountain bike: from €10
    • Children's bike 24'': from €8

Ré Bikes

  • Address in La Couarde-sur-Mer: 26 Route d’Ars
  • Agency open 7 days a week
  • Opening hours: 9 AM to 7 PM
  • Available equipment: City electric scooter, with 1000 W Brushless motor, max 25 km/h.

What to see in La Couarde-sur-Mer by bike?

We have selected three routes that will allow you to explore the island by bike:

From Saint-Martin-de-Ré to La Couarde-sur-Mer: a trail winding through vineyards and vegetable farms. Starting from Portes-en-Ré: a route through the heart of the pine forest leading to Saint-Clément-des-Baleines. Starting from Rivedoux-Plage: a thirteen-kilometer route leading to Saint-Martin-de-Ré.