Rivedoux-Plage: Plage Nord - Pont de l'île de Ré
Built around the old settlements of Rivedoux and Sablanceaux, Rivedoux-Plage grew into Île de Ré’s eastern link with mainland France. Plage Nord lies on the commune’s shore, where broad tidal flats and oyster-farming areas give the coast a working maritime character. The Île de Ré Bridge, opened in 1988, connects Sablanceaux with La Rochelle across the Pertuis d’Antioche; at almost three kilometres, it transformed access to an island long reached by boat. Rivedoux-Plage remains a low-rise seaside commune, with beaches on both the northern and southern sides of its narrow eastern tip. Its position also places it at the start of the island’s cycling network, which runs through villages, salt marshes and pine woods.
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Rivedoux-Plage lies at the eastern tip of Île de Ré in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, where the Pertuis Breton and Pertuis d’Antioche mark the island’s approach to the Atlantic. The commune is the first settlement reached after crossing the Île de Ré bridge from the La Rochelle side, and its shore faces north and south across two distinct stretches of water. Beaches line both coasts, while low, whitewashed houses and narrow lanes retain the island’s recognisable character. Opened in 1988, the bridge created a permanent road link between Île de Ré and the mainland, making Rivedoux-Plage the principal arrival point for the island. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Rivedoux-Plage and Île de Ré.
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