One of the most popular markets on the island of Ré, the Quai de la Pré market brings together many vendors in front of the harbor master’s office in Ars-en-Ré.
One of the most popular markets on the island of Ré, the Quai de la Pré market brings together many vendors in front of the harbor master’s office in Ars-en-Ré.
Perfectly situated, facing the ocean, the Ars-en-Ré market is an almost obligatory stop for all tourists. The town itself, which is part of the network of Villages de pierres et d’eau, has a population of just over 1,300 in the low season. In summer, its population becomes much larger. A local legend states that Egyptian sailors sent by Ramses II would have run aground there during their world tour and would have taken advantage of it to build a small pyramid.
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