Some souvenirs to bring back from your stay on île de Ré
Written on : 15 July 2020 By : Léa Frémiot
Have you chosen Ile de Ré for your next holiday with your family and friends? You won't regret your choice! This destination full of charm will hold many surprises in store for you, both for the cultural discoveries that you will make and the magnificent natural landscapes that will spread in front of your eyes. At Villanovo, we have put together a shortlist of souvenirs to take home with you for an even more unforgettable stay.
Come back from your stay with a unique gift, a memory that will stay with you forever? Many artists have settled on the Ile de Ré, which they consider to be one of the best places to find inspiration. You will therefore come across many small art workshops or galleries showcasing the creations of these artists. Many of them produce works representing the beauty of the island or its characteristics. You will find for example decorative objects with a marine spirit made of blown glass or magnificent watercolours paintings of landscapes. The advantage of artistic souvenirs is that, besides getting something from here, you also value and maintain the craftsmanship on the island. A great idea!
Tasteful souvenirs
During your stay on the island, you will have the opportunity to discover many local specialities which will also be a good idea of souvenirs to bring back with you to keep the pleasure of the delicious flavours at home. Among these, we find the essential salt of the island of Ré, indeed the numerous salt marshes of the island allow production and availability throughout the year for the locals who can come to get supplies in the points of sale to private individuals. You will find classic salt, but also a wide range of flavoured salt, combined with herbs or specific salts depending on the cuisine you want to make. At the same time, the honey of Loix is very famous as well as the jams from Ars-en-Ré. You will also be able to get wine from the island in the island's winegrowers' cooperatives.
Relaxing memories
Beyond your private swimming pool and sometimes even the jacuzzi of your villa or even moments of idleness on the beach, you will be able to relax in many different ways on the Ile de Ré. Indeed, it is a destination focused on the well-being and relaxation of tourists. The manufacture of wellness products and cosmetics is highly developed on the island. And for good reason, donkeys are sacred and provide producers with a very precious resource: donkey milk, which is widely recognised for its many virtues for the skin. It is used in many cosmetic products, but you will find it mainly in soap on the island, which is its most famous form. The artisanal soap factory of Loix will offer you a wide choice of products for sweet memories of your holidays.
Souvenirs for children
As you may have understood just above, the donkey is one of the symbols of the Ile de Ré. Indeed, they are unavoidable on the island and have a particularity beyond providing high-quality milk, the donkeys of Ré are cheeky. This local peculiarity, which makes people smile, means that they traditionally possess fabrics that cover their legs like a kind of trousers. If the donkeys have been dressed by the inhabitants of the island, it is not for aesthetic reasons, but to protect them from the flies and mosquitoes that are omnipresent in the salt marshes where the donkeys used to work. Become true mascots and appreciated by all, you will find many stuffed animals in their effigy as well as other products that will undoubtedly please children!
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