Jazz is highlighted on the Île de Ré and the Île d’Oléron. Several festivals take place every summer. To attend one of these concerts, make your holiday reservation during this period. Be mindful of the availability of rentals! Vacation rentals may be fully booked.
Jazz concerts among the activities to enjoy during your stay on the Île de Ré
Two major jazz events take place on the Île de Ré: the Jazz au Phare Festival and the Jazz en Ré Festival. Both occur during the summer holidays.
The Jazz au Phare Festival
The Jazz au Phare Festival is held at the foot of the Phare des Baleines in the village of Saint-Clément-des-Baleines on the western side of the island. It lasts several days and lights up with a thousand sparks when night falls. It is a spectacle not to be missed during your stay on the Île de Ré.
The Jazz en Ré Festival
Another jazz festival is organized on the island: the Jazz en Ré Festival. It takes place in Saint-Martin-en-Ré at the beautiful harbor of the village. The concerts are held in the evenings and are free. The atmosphere is friendly and warm. It is an event that you must absolutely include in your stay on the Île de Ré.
When do the jazz concerts take place on the Île de Ré?
Jazz concerts take place on the Île de Ré during the months of July and August, the holiday season. To find out the exact dates for the Saint-Martin-en-Ré and Saint-Clément-des-Baleines festivals, check the organizers’ websites (Jazz en Ré and Jazz au Phare). These dates will be useful for checking the availability of vacation rentals and for making your holiday reservation.
Where to find vacation rentals near the jazz festivals?
To attend the jazz concerts, you can choose a rental near the event locations. Renting a private house with bedrooms, a terrace, and a pool is an ideal vacation rental solution. It offers an alternative to other types of vacation rentals: camping, hotel nights, or guesthouses.
A holiday home with a pool in Saint-Martin-en-Ré
Whether in the village of Saint-Martin-en-Ré or in the village of Saint-Clément-des-Baleines, Travel Paradise rents out holiday homes to visitors of the island. Each house offers high-end amenities: terrace, pool, bedrooms with bathrooms, and a garden.
La Bastide de Saint Martin is one of our homes available for your family holidays. It has six bedrooms (five with king-size beds), five bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and two living rooms. It offers breathtaking views of the harbor of Saint-Martin-en-Ré. Outside, you can enjoy the garden, heated swim spa, and terrace. The holiday home is located one kilometer from the beach, allowing you to enjoy holiday activities in the azure waters of the ocean with your kids.
A typical island holiday home in Saint-Clément-des-Baleines
Another similar property in Saint-Clément-des-Baleines, near the Jazz au Phare Festival, is available for rent. The house, typical of the island, is located in the heart of the village, just steps away from shops, restaurants, and the local market. A heated pool with azure-colored water, two terraces, and a fenced garden make it a perfect vacation rental for attending the jazz festival. Inside the house, you can enjoy an open kitchen, four bedrooms (three of which have king-size beds), and three bathrooms.
Tips for booking your stay on the Île de Ré
The price of a night in our beautiful holiday homes can vary depending on the property and the season of booking.
Contact us or check our vacation rental website. There, you will discover the offerings, reviews, and booking availability for each house. These homes are sought after by holidaymakers. It’s best to book early in the year to ensure the availability of your rental according to your stay dates on the island.
Enjoy the jazz festivals and visit the other attractions of the island.
During your summer stay on the Île de Ré, you can enjoy a jazz festival, as well as the island’s tourist attractions. Among the activities you can do, choose between the beach, visiting the Phare des Baleines, the port, and the fortifications of the village of Saint-Martin-en-Ré, biking around the island, or dining with family in a good restaurant.
Jazz is not only enjoyed on the Île de Ré but also on the Île d’Oléron. The Île d’Oléron is only a few kilometers from the Île de Ré. You can make your holiday reservation on the Île de Ré and take a boat to the Île d’Oléron to attend its jazz festival.
