Trabajo en la Notaría de Saint Martin de Ré desde 1996 y fui nombrada notaria adjunta en junio de 2003.
Diplomada por el Centre de Formation Professionnelle de Notaires de Poitiers, también tengo un diploma en derecho de la construcción de la Universidad de Poitiers y un máster en derecho con especialidad en "estudios jurídicos extranjeros" obtenido en el marco de un intercambio Erasmus con la Universidad de Granada (España).
Soy rigurosa y utilizo mi capacidad de escucha y de análisis para ayudar a mis clientes en las etapas clave de su vida. Me esfuerzo por ofrecer un servicio personalizado, basado en la confianza, proponiendo soluciones jurídicas adecuadas.
A graduate of the University of Paris V René Descartes - With over 30 years' experience, including 15 years as a clerk in Paris, and as a partner in the Saint Martin de Ré notary's office since 2004, I give priority to providing advice to help you through the major stages of your life. As a local generalist lawyer, notaries have a duty to provide access to the law for all.
I can therefore offer you the benefit of my ability to listen and my sense of mediation, so that together we can carry out your projects in a relationship based on trust.
After graduating from the Université Paris II - Panthéon-Assas and the Centre de Formation Professionnelle de Notaires de Poitiers, and building up solid and varied experience, I was appointed Notary in Saint-Martin de Ré in April 2008. Since then, I have been practising family law as well as real estate and commercial law, thanks to my broad range of skills.
My culture of active and sympathetic listening enables me to understand and analyse my clients' problems and expectations, even in complex situations.
My approach is to be a source of ideas, to support my clients in a long-term relationship based on trust, to deliver clear advice, to recommend simple, relevant and effective solutions and to help them make informed decisions.
As a direct descendant of the English poet William Wordsworth and bilingual in English, I regularly work for an international clientele.
Situated right on the ocean, on the 46th parallel and benefiting from the influence of the gulf stream, the Ile de Ré offers a mild climate, iodised and invigorating air, and sunshine comparable to that of the Côte d'Azur (more than 2,200 hours / year).
The Ile de Ré is commonly referred to as "Ré la Blanche", because it is bathed in an exceptional light between heaven and earth.
Artists, and painters in particular, have made no mistake. Whether their names are Tatave, Louis Suire, Gaston Balande, Madeleine Brossard, Philippe Deschamps, Richard Texier or Olivier Suire-Verley, they have all been moved and inspired by the area. Discover their works in their studios or in the island's various art galleries (Galeries Glineur , François Giraudeau , Jamault, PromenArts, Senac de Meilhan ...).
For a simple getaway, or even a longer stay, discover how this luminosity sublimates the landscapes.
To the west, the Ile de Ré opens directly onto the Atlantic Ocean, while to the north-east it is bordered by the Pertuis Breton and to the south-west by the Pertuis d'Antioche, all well-protected stretches of water ideal for sailing.
As a result, there is a wealth of nautical activities on offer, including the products of various local shipyards (Latitude 46, Tag Yachting, Rhéa Marine).
Sailing is still king, particularly aboard traditional boats such as cazavants and tofinous. If the opportunity arises, take a picnic on the "banc du bucheron" or a Blue Wind Cup regatta.
At the same time, new activities have taken off, such as kite-surfing, surfing, jet-skiing, sea kayaking and funboarding (the world championships of which have been won on several occasions by Couard's own Antoine Albeau).
In season, day trips are also available, as well as inter-island links to Ile d'Aix, Fort Boyard, La Rochelle and La Tranche sur Mer in Vendée.
Three lighthouses stand out on Ile de Ré: Chauveau lighthouse, Chanchardon lighthouse and Baleines lighthouse, from the top of which there is an admirable view. In the past, certain buildings may have served as navigational landmarks, such as the Cistercian Abbey of Les Chateliers in La Flotte, the remains of which still stand proudly, and the Ars bell tower, which has preserved its black and white colours.
You can enjoy a wide range of activities, including
- horse riding (Haras des Evières, Ecuries du Moulin Moreau, EquiPassion, Les 4 Fers à l'Air, Poney Club des Gouillauds, etc.),
- golf (Golf de Trousse Chemise, Golf Academy),
- hiking or cycling,
- swimming in the sea or at the AquaRé aquatic centre in Saint-Martin-de-Ré,
...
Thanks to its many thalassotherapy centres, Ile de Ré is also an invigorating place to stay, ideal for getting back into shape (Relais Thalasso, Thalacap, Le Richelieu, etc.).
Ile de Ré stretches for around thirty kilometres, along which you will discover its ten charming villages:
Rivedoux (and the beach at Sablanceaux),
Sainte-Marie-de-Ré - La Noue (with its locality of Les Grenettes),
La Flotte,
Saint-Martin-de-Ré,
Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré,
La Couarde-sur-Mer (with its locality La Passe),
Loix-en-Ré,
Ars-en-Ré (with Le Martray, the narrowest point on the island at 70 m),
Saint-Clément-des-Baleines (with its villages Le Chabot, Le Gilieux, La Tricherie, Le Griveau and Le Godinand),
and Les Portes-en-Ré (with its villages of La Rivière, La Patache and the Bois de Trousse Chemise).
The most popular means of transport on Ile de Ré is by bike. You'll find plenty of cycle hire companies and, above all, some 100 kilometres of equipped cycle paths, including stretches of the old "petit train" line (in operation from 1898 to 1935). There are already plenty of opportunities for cycling, and the network is still being developed. It has to be said that the territory is flat and therefore favourable: Peu des Aumonts, the highest point on the Ile de Ré, is only 19 metres high.
Throughout Ile de Ré, traditional architecture has been preserved.
The villages have retained their original layout, and you can still stroll through their narrow streets lined with hollyhocks and their typical quéreux (squares).
You'll find some fine shipowners' buildings built in the 18th century, dry-stone walled houses and, of course, the much sought-after houses with whitewashed walls, sometimes whitewashed with coaltar at the base, and characteristic green shutters. Several shades of green are permitted under the palette set up with Bâtiments de France.
Several villages have received national and even international recognition:
* UNESCO World Heritage Site (Saint-Martin-de-Ré and its fortifications, 2008). At the heart of the fortifications, the Notary's Office occupies the former Guard House of the Place d'Armes, whose construction, directed by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, was completed in 1692.
* Ars-en-Ré and La Flotte have been awarded the "Plus beaux villages de France" (Most beautiful villages in France), "Villes et villages fleuris" (Towns and villages in bloom) and the "Pavillon bleu" (Blue Flag) for La Flotte and Le Bois-Plage en Ré.
Ile de Ré is also an art of living and a style when it comes to furnishings and decoration (workshop-style partitions, panelling, old pine doors, parquet or terracotta floors, stone fireplaces, exposed beams, etc.). Go bargain hunting at the flea markets and garage sales that are regularly held on Ile de Ré.
If you are not yet a homeowner on the Ile de Ré and you are looking for accommodation, there are plenty of options to choose from:
Hotels, residential parks, campsites, tourist residences, holiday rentals, bed and breakfast. For advice, don't hesitate to contact Ile de Ré Tourisme in Saint Martin de Ré, 3 rue Père Ignace.
Despite ever-increasing numbers of visitors, the Ile de Ré aims to promote responsible tourism and preserve its treasures, including its flora and fauna.
The emphasis is on preserving the foreshore (the part of the shore that is submerged at high tide and uncovered at low tide), both the sandy part known as "le platin" and the rocky part known as "la banche".
The aim is to maintain fishing activities on foot [bouquets (prawns), clams, sourdons (cockles), mussels, oysters, chancres (crabs)...] and with gear [scallops, pibales (eel fry), meuils (mullets), casserons (small cuttlefish), loubines (sea bass)...].
Discover the fish locks and traditional fishing methods at the Maison du Magayant in Sainte Marie de Ré, 63 cours des Jarrières. Then add to your knowledge of Ile de Ré and maritime traditions by visiting the Maison du Platin in La Flotte, 4 cours Félix Faure, and the Ernest Cognacq museum (founder of the Samaritaine in Paris) in Saint-Martin-de-Ré, Hôtel de Clerjotte.
To maintain the integrity of Ile de Ré's territory, particular care must be taken with its dykes and dunes (known as can). Ganivelles (fences) and fixing plants such as oyats and immortelle des dunes with their delicious curry scent are used to fix the dunes. Meet up at the Maison de la Dune in Les Portes en Ré, opposite La Conche beach.
The paths (passages providing access to the shore) sometimes wind between holm oaks and maritime pines.
There is a succession of state-owned forests on Ile de Ré. Henri IV wood, Combe à l'eau forest, Lizay forest and Trousse Chemise wood (celebrated by Charles Aznavour), all managed by the Office National des Forêts, are great places to take a stroll.
Thanks to its exceptional terroir, the region's gastronomy makes the most of local produce.
Try oysters from Ile de Ré, mussels prepared as éclade or mouclade, or fish chowder.
Taste Ile de Ré potatoes, the quality of which has justified the granting of an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée since 1998, and the arrival of which is celebrated every spring during the "Régalades".
It's all spiced up with fleur de sel or salicorne, for example, and accompanied by products from the winegrowers' cooperative (local wines, pineau or cognac) or a Blanche de Ré beer.
Beyond La Couarde sur Mer lie the marshes. These are separated by hummocks (raised strips of land) that were once farmed.
At Loix ecomuseum, on Route de la Passe, you can find out how the salt marshes work (with their vasais, metières and salt pans), as well as the work of the salt worker who, using his simoussi (large rake), harvests the salt and forms coubes (small piles).
The mascots of Ile de Ré are its donkeys. Discover them at the foot of the ramparts of Saint Martin de Ré and guide your children on an uphill walk in the Parc de la Barbette. Mr Léau breeds these Poitou donkeys, which were once used to harvest salt. He dresses them in "culottes", as if these "trousers" protected them from the salt marsh mosquitoes.
Among the most beautiful natural areas are the Fier d'Ars and the Lilleau des Niges National Reserve, managed by the League for the Protection of Birds (LPO - Association chaired by Mr Allain Bougrain Dubourg). Depending on the season, budding or experienced birdwatchers can observe the following species, among others: Shelduck, Spoonbill, Tern, Little Egret, Bluebird, Northern Gannet, White Stilt, Curlew, Redshank, Avocet, Brent Goose and other migratory birds.... Don't forget to visit the Maison du Fier in Les Portes en Ré, Le Vieux Port.
The proximity of La Rochelle and the strategic location of the Ile de Ré led to the construction of numerous fortifications, including Fort de la Prée (built in 17th century), Fort du Grouin, numerous redoubts (in Le Martray, Rivedoux-Plage and Les Porte en Ré), and of course Vauban citadel in Saint Martin de Ré (with Toiras and Campani gates).
After losing its military vocation, the citadel in Saint Martin de Ré became a detention centre. It was the assembly point for prisoners before they were shipped off to the penal colony in New Caledonia or French Guiana (Cayenne). Dreyfus in 1895, Seznec in 1927 and "Papillon" in 1930 all passed through Saint Martin de Ré. On 22 November 1938, the last convicts boarded the prison ship "La Martinière".
On 7 July 2008, following the efforts of the "Etoile de Vauban" association chaired by Charles Berling, the site of Saint Martin de Ré was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Finally, the blockhouses lining the island's long sandy beaches are remnants of the fortifications of the Atlantic Wall.
The beauty of the sites on the Ile de Ré regularly attracts film-makers to shoot television films, TV series and feature films.
These include
- The Longest Day (1962 - by Darryl Zanuck with John Wayne, Sean Connery and Robert Mitchum),
- Les choses de la vie (1969 - by Claude Sautet with Michel Piccoli and Romy Schneider),
- Les maris, les femmes, les amants (1989 - by Pascal Thomas),
- Tout ça pour ça! (1992 - by Claude Lelouch with Vincent Lindon),
- Alceste à Bicyclette (2013 - by Philippe Le Guay with Fabrice Luchini and Lambert Wilson),
- Amitiés sincères (2013 - by Stéphan Archinard and François Prévôt-Leygonie with Gérard Lanvin and Jean-Hugues Anglade).
The cultural life is lively all year round, thanks in particular to the programming of the "La Maline" theatre in La Couarde sur Mer, with highlights including the "Jazz en Ré" and "Musique en Ré" festivals, and the Ile de Ré book fair sponsored by Patrick Poivre d'Arvor and Madeleine Chapsal. Every year, this fair brings together famous authors (such as Régine Desforges, Julia Kristeva Sollers, Gonzague Saint Bris, Sylviane Agacinski Jospin, Dan Franck, Irène Frain...) and more confidential ones, for everyone to enjoy.
Whether they are writers, singers or others, many artists come to recharge their batteries on Ile de Ré.
Ile de Ré has been celebrated in the songs of Léo Ferré, Charles Aznavour and Claude Nougaro.
On the subject of the press, since 1949 Le Phare de Ré has been the leading weekly newspaper for local news.
At the height of the season, news magazines such as Le Point, L'Express and Le Nouvel Observateur feature year after year on the Ile de Ré, its unmissable meeting places and conviviality, its celebrities...
Finally, many entrepreneurs have chosen to set up and develop their businesses on Ile de Ré, particularly in the fields of tourism (guest houses, etc.), personal services, the environment, construction and building.
Whether you're looking for tranquillity or excitement, luxury or simplicity, .... for a holiday or a lifetime... there's something for everyone on Ile de Ré.