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Are you looking for spectacular sunrises/sunsets during your holidays on Île de Ré? This article tells you more about the schedules as well as the ideal places to make this moment a unique experience. On the island, the colors of these phenomena are exceptional and above all not to be missed. Here are the best spots to admire the sunrise and sunset on the Ile de Ré.

Plage de la Conche at Saint-Clément-des-Baleines

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Plage de la Conche at Saint-Clément-des-Baleines

One of the most beautiful spots on the Ile de Ré, La Conche beach, offers you a show in the sky with a breathtaking view of the whale lighthouse and the horizon! Take the time to appreciate this phenomenon and observe its vivid colors. It can only be soothing to start or end your day.

For more information regarding sun schedules, please click here.

A little additional information: The shortest day in 2022 in Saint-Clément-des-Baleines is December 20. While the longest day in 2022 is June 20.

The Harbour at Saint-Martin-De-RéSunrise and sunset on Ile de Ré

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The Harbour at Saint-Martin-de-Ré

Saint-Martin-de-Ré, the main tourist center of the Île de Ré, is ideal for walking and discovering part of the history of the island and its fortifications which surround the port and the shops. When the sun mingles with this landscape, the beauty is immediately brighter. Indeed, the colors of the sky are amazing and a real spectacle will be offered to you! For more information regarding sun schedules, please click here.

Gollandières Beach at Bois-Plage-en Ré

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The Beach of Bois Plage on the Île de Ré

What could be better than walking on the beach, feet in the fine sand, facing the sunrise/sunset? Enjoy a remarkable 180 degree panorama over the fine sand, which stretches for kilometers where you will have a view of the Pointe d’Ars-en-Ré. To take beautiful photos or to enjoy a romantic moment, do not hesitate, this corner of paradise is made for you! For more information about the hours of the sun, do not hesitate to click here.

Plage de Grignon at Ars-en-Ré – Sunrise and sunset on the Ile de Ré

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Plage de Grignon at Ars-en-Ré

Also a French surfing spot, the beach of Grignon is a haven of peace where you can take lovely walks or paddleboards. A hidden treasure for the locals, this place is ideal for admiring a magnificent sunrise/sunset in a silent setting. You will feel like you are the only one at this precise moment. For more information on the hours of the sun, do not hesitate to click here, or visit the website of the Tourist Office of the Ile de Ré: www.iledere.com

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