Travel and transport agencies Charente-Maritime

In addition to the bus service, Yélo is also a car-sharing service combining two systems: electric cars (black roof) to be picked up spontaneously and dropped off wherever you wish within the authorized perimeter, and hybrid cars (yellow roof) to be reserved and returned to their point of departure. A total of 48 vehicles of different sizes are available for short journeys in the conurbation, or trips lasting several days. Membership and subscription are totally free: you only pay for what you use! A practical, economical and comfortable way to get around the city, the region and beyond, as you please. Once you've signed up, using the service is very simple: all you have to do is geolocate and, if necessary, reserve the car using the Yélomobile application. The vehicle is opened with a badge or the app. Once you're inside, you collect the key using a confidential code, and all you have to do is drive off! If you already subscribe to the CITIZ car-sharing service elsewhere in France, you can access Yélomobile simply by asking your usual operator. Reciprocally, as a Yélomobile user you have access to the 170 cities in the Citiz network!

Aix can only be discovered by boat! Head for Fouras, then let us guide you to the Pointe de la Fumée, the main landing stage for this crescent of land. Two ships make the crossing all year round. Tickets can be purchased on board, and bicycles can be brought along (please note that numbers are limited). The 20-minute cruise takes you to an area listed as a remarkable natural site.

Cycles Demion is one of the island's historic bicycle rental companies. Established 75 years ago, this family-run business provides quality bicycles for all visitors to the island. Just a stone's throw from the village center, the store will charm you with its wide selection of bikes and the warm welcome offered by the team. These enthusiasts will advise you in the best possible way, from the choice of bike to the choice of itinerary. From children's bikes to Gravels and the inevitable electrics, you're sure to find a bike to suit your needs. 100 km of cycling paths await you!

Line 3 of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine regional bus network offers many advantages. It runs non-stop, 7 days a week, linking the 10 communes of the Ile de Ré to La Rochelle. The best part? A trip to the Ile de Ré at an affordable price! Single tickets can be purchased on board, from the drivers, in agencies or online. Also running on bioethanol, the vehicles produce 70% less fine-particle emissions. Economical and ecological!

At La Rochelle airport, domestic routes provide connections to major French cities.

This year, the La Rochelle-Cork route has reopened, and the Marseille route has been strengthened. Brussels-Charleroi, Dublin and Porto via Ryanair, Geneva and London Gatwick via EasyJet during the summer months. Managed by a mixed syndicate, the airport also offers flights to Nice in August. The airport has a 350-space pay parking lot.

On the island of Aix, cars are out of the question! To make the most of your day, opt for a bicycle. While you can take your own bike on board the boat, you can also rent one from Cyclaix, located in the center of the village. The whole family will find a bike to suit them: Dutch, mountain, beach, BMX, children's, tandem, and even trailers to transport your children. A wide range of accessories is available, including baskets and helmets.

A dream territory for many cyclists, the Ile de Ré is also a favorite spot for water sports enthusiasts. Le Petit Futé loves to visit Ré glisse. Not only do you get a warm welcome from Alain and his team, but they also offer a wide range of water sports. Jet-ski, RIB boat, paddle and even towed buoy for a unique moment with friends! Once you've had your fill of smiles, it's time for a gourmet break at the wooden hut, with a drink and some nibbles.

In La Rochelle, the ocean is never far away. While the people of La Rochelle love to stroll along the Old Harbour, many also take the Sea Bus, an easy link between the city center and the Minimes district. It's a great way to get to an area renowned for its many restaurants, its famous ice cream parlour and its beach. From the pier, located at the foot of the Chaîne tower, the boat offers a 20-minute mini-cruise. Quiet and environmentally-friendly, the Sea Bus is a great way to get around, especially during the summer months.

1 000 places. The biggest car park in Rochefort. You cannot miss it, it is located at the entrance to the city next to the bus station. The city centre is nearby. What some benefits.

This is undoubtedly one of the most pleasant harbors on the Ile de Ré. Boaters who dock here rub shoulders with fishing boats and, above all, enjoy a delightful environment. Protected by the ramparts and located in the heart of the village, it allows travelers to visit the restaurant or the park. Managing 220 berths year-round, 52 of which are reserved for visiting yachtsmen, the Harbour Office offers all the services you need to make a stopover in St-Martin as easy as possible.

The people of Rochelais are lucky, they can go to the city by pedaling quietly on one of the bicycle paths, but they also have the possibility to offer themselves a mini cruise! Two solar-powered boats, Volta and Ampère, welcome them. Not only are they silent, but they do not pollute because they are powered by solar energy. They are also very smart and it is possible to get on board with your bike. This is enough to make the people of Rochelais want to get on board to reach the other side of the river in only 5 minutes.

This parking is located between the beach and the port. With its 900 seats, it is always possible to park even during the summer period. The location is ideal for a leisurely afternoon, stroll through the Fathers' Park or taste the ice of Tonton Maboule. To get to town, don't take your car! Choose the sea bus which in only 20 minutes will drop you at the Old Port. Attention, parking is more difficult to access during the carnival.

Day and night beacons. Electricity on pontoon or dockside depending on basin, weather reports posted every morning, 24-hour code access to sanitary facilities, fuel pumps... Today, Les Minimes is the largest port on the Atlantic seaboard. Passengers and locals alike flock to Les Minimes, and not just to take a boat trip. Les Minimes is also a pleasant place to be, with its beach, seaside promenade, restaurants and, above all, an ice cream parlour renowned for its inimitable sorbets! Smart boaters will have no trouble getting to the city center, thanks to the sea bus and, of course, the bicycle!

Since September 2008, the Gulls, the Charente-Maritime transport network, have been in place. Schedules and rates on www.lesmouettes-transports.com or 0811361717. 7 lines from Rochefort to Royan, La Rochelle, Saintes or the island of Oléron, for example.

The company didn't choose its name at random; it offers you the chance to sail and discover the Charente archipelago. The boats are waiting for you at the Vieux Port, just a stone's throw from the pedestrian streets. Several cruises are available, allowing you to see some of Charente-Maritime's most delightful spots. Of course, Fort Boyard is also on the list. If it's impossible to dock there, you can admire this stone vessel from your seat.

Pedestrians and cyclists can discover the ports of the Marennes Oléron Basin on a mini-cruise aboard one of these three ferry boats. You'll be greeted with a smile by our friendly staff. Board immediately! The Vauban links Bourcefranc and Château d'Oléron in 20 minutes. From La Tremblade, the Balusot, an oyster-farming barge, crosses the Seudre, while the Vauban takes you on a 45-minute cruise to Oléron Island. Bicycles are welcome on board!

The Burphi is a small boat for up to 12 people (and their bicycles). It runs between Marenne and La Tremblade every day except Saturday and is a good way to escape traffic difficulties.

On holiday, you don't have to use the car every day! The Petit Futé offers you an original way: the ferry boat. Embark on the Vauban to get from Bourcefranc-le-Chapus to Oléron Castle and discover the historic capital of the island and its citadel. Be careful, however, at the time of return, some have already been stuck on the island! To go to Marennes, borrow the Balusot for a 10-minute crossing. It is a good opportunity for cycling, along the channel and ostresiastic huts and visiting the oyster city. Boats do not sail every day and the agenda depends on tides. It is best to call or get the schedules at the Tourist Office.