Serviced Apartments in Saint-Martin-de-Ré

Smack bang in the middle of France's Atlantic coast, Saint-Martin-de-Ré is a small town on the island of Île de Ré. The town and island are connected to the mainland and city of Le Rochelle by a two-mile long man-made bridge constructed in 1988. It is this bridge which has led to more and more tourists visiting the town, enjoying their stay in one of the numerous Saint-Martin-de-Ré apartment rentals.

Surprisingly, given its location, Saint-Martin-de-Ré can be reached from Paris in only about 3.5 hours. The Train à Grande Vitesse (high-speed train) ride from Paris to La Rochelle only takes three hours, leaving just a further 30 minutes to reach your choice of Saint-Martin-de-Ré holiday apartment. It is this convenience which has led to many Parisians visiting this beautiful seaside town for either a short break or a longer holiday.

One of the final sections of your trip to the town is over the previously mentioned bridge. This bridge gives spectacular views of the surrounding Atlantic and Île de Ré coming up ahead. Before this bridge was built it was necessary to catch a roll-on roll-off ferry called a ‘bac‘ which was a much more time-consuming way to reach the island. The added number of visitors to the island has driven an increase in Saint-Martin-de-Ré self-catered apartments and serviced accommodation, with plenty of excellent choices available.

Saint-Martin-de-Ré is historically an important strategic town for the French during many conflicts with the English and others. The town itself is enclosed by impressive walls and embankments dating back to the late 17th century and form part of the Fortifications of Vauban. These fortifications are a collection of such constructions built by the famous engineer, Vauban, which are dotted around France and collectively a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many military buffs and fans of maritime history stay in Saint-Martin-de-Ré holiday rentals each year to take advantage of this extensive history.

The town itself is picturesque and has a beautiful quay surrounded by attractive white washed townhouses. Some of these houses have been converted into serviced apartments in Saint-Martin-de-Ré and come with a remarkable view.

Having a population of only around 2500 people and covering less than two square miles, it is obvious that Saint-Martin-de-Ré can be covered on foot very easily. What's more, the town and island as a whole are known for being particularly flat, making a stroll around the town particularly comfortable.

Serviced and self-catered apartments, flats, holiday lets and aparthotels can be up to 30% cheaper than most equivalent hotel rooms and are becoming increasingly popular due to the freedom they offer. Whether it’s a short stay apartment you are looking for or a long term apartment, our holiday apartments combine all the amenities and comforts of home. With plenty of room why stay in a cramped hotel room when you can stay in spacious surroundings in and around Saint-Martin-de-Ré.

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