Presentation of the Île de Ré agency
Sotheby's International Realty has been present on the Ile de Ré since 1998. Under the management of Vincent Petit, this establishment specializing in luxury properties continues to prosper and serve a demanding clientele.
The Sotheby's International Realty branch is ideally located on the north coast of the Île de Ré, in Saint-Martin-de-Ré. Customers have the privilege of discovering contemporary premises, adorned with chic, casual decor. For their utmost comfort, a private lounge and a digital showcase have been carefully fitted out.
The Île de Ré branch employs five people, including managing director Vincent Petit and four sales agents. The team has an exemplary command of the English language, giving the agency an international reach. Each of the professionals comes from a sector linked to high-end clientele. Their experience includes luxury hotels, prestige furniture and decoration, and premium automobiles.
The Île de Ré agency, renowned for its excellence, offers tailor-made support to its customers. Sotheby's International Realty specializes in real estate appraisals and the purchase and sale of prestige properties, and stands out for its ability to meet the most demanding expectations.
The Île de Ré real estate market
In summer and winter alike, the island's oceanic climate ensures an exceptional quality of life for its inhabitants. Its proximity to La Rochelle international airport and high-speed rail links make it easily accessible from major international capitals such as Paris, London and Brussels.
The Île de Ré real estate market is mainly focused on second homes. Although the number of available apartments is very limited, the overall supply remains satisfactory. Property prices vary from village to village, depending on factors such as exposure and size of outdoor space.
Customers looking for urban living by the sea turn to the popular communes of Saint-Martin-de-Ré and La Flotte. The focus on areas such as Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré and Les Portes-en-Ré is more on families seeking a more discreet lifestyle close to nature.
The properties on offer on the Ile de Ré are mainly sumptuous seafront homes or characterful village houses. The architectural style of properties on the Île de Ré is characterized by traditional houses with white facades, colorful shutters and tiled roofs, reflecting the warm, picturesque aesthetic of the region.
Île de Ré: history and heritage
Since the 1960s, tourism has played a key role in transforming the island of Ré into a peaceful, popular destination that attracts more and more visitors. The island of Ré is home to many historic monuments, including the Phare des Baleines and the Fort de La Prée.
The Phare des Baleines - erected in 1853 at Saint-Clément-des-Baleines - remains one of the island's most emblematic monuments. The imposing fortifications of Saint-Martin-de-Ré, built by Vauban during the reign of Louis XIV, were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008.
With its lively terraces, bars, restaurants and numerous ports, today's Île de Ré offers unrivalled economic dynamism to locals and visitors alike. Among these exceptional locations, the ultimate refuge of luxury and relaxation remains the 4-star hotel “Le Clos Saint-Martin”. This wellness center offers treatments and massages. The Spa features a sauna, hammam, indoor and outdoor pools. A revitalizing experience.
With almost 80 real estate agencies throughout France and nearly 20,000 employees, Sotheby's International Realty benefits from the know-how, experience, connections and resources of the entire network. The professional teams put all these skills at customers' disposal for buying and selling projects in prestige real estate.
