Abbaye des Châteliers
The Gothic ruins of a 12th-century Cistercian abbey on Île de Ré, standing alone in seaside fields, striking at sunset in silhouette.
The Abbaye des Châteliers lies near La Flotte and was founded in 1156. Destroyed several times during the Wars of Religion, it now consists only of the tall gable of the church and pointed-arch window frames, standing on grass facing the sea in a stark landscape. Admission is free, and a small interpretation point is nearby. It is a short drive from the Île de Ré bridge, making it a good stop for photos while cycling.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Saint-Martin-de-Ré & Vauban Fortifications
- Port des Minimes
- Plage de la Concurrence & Mail
- Tour de la Lanterne
- Rue du Palais & Arcades
- Tour de la Chaîne
- Porte de la Grosse Horloge
- Tour Saint-Nicolas