Pays de la Loire

Nestled between Brittany, Charentes, Perche and Touraine, the Pays de la Loire is a magnificent region in the west of France.

Crossed by the Loire and open to the Atlantic, the Pays de la Loire region is rich in an idyllic environment and a fascinating history. In Loire Atlantique, Maine-et-Loire, Mayenne, Sarthe ou Vendée... Your holidays in this region will leave you with lasting memories.

Cities not to be missed in Pays de la Loire

During your stay in the region, several cities are to be discovered. Nantes, the dynamic capital, offers an immersion in heritage, coupled with a vast cultural and artistic offer. On the coast, Saint Nazaire, Les Sables d'Olonne and Saint-Jean-de-Monts attract ocean lovers. At Les Epesses, it's the famous Puy du Fou Park which brings together young and old around history. At Le Mans, it is obviously mechanical sports that are in the spotlight. In Maine-et-Loire, finally succumb to medieval charm of the narrow streets and half-timbered houses of Angers.

Unmissable natural sites

In the Pays de la Loire, it is obviously the Loire which offers a marvelous spectacle. All along the river and up to its estuary, the spectacle is spectacular. Biodiversity abounds there, to the delight of nature lovers. The regional natural parks of Marais Poitevin, Loire-Anjou-Touraine and Briene also offer vacationers sumptuous decor. Hours of discovery await you. On the Atlantic coast, the coast of Loire-Atlantique and Vendée is dotted with numerous sandy beaches and magnificent rocky coasts. The islands of Yeu and Noirmoutier are quite simply unmissable.

The emblematic historical sites of Pays de la Loire

As everyone knows, the Pays de la Loire have been shaped by centuries of history. The castles and abbeys emerge from the landscape and provide a permanent spectacle. Note for example the castle of the Dukes of Brittany, the castle of Brézé, the royal abbey of Fontevraud, or the mill of Bruère… But here you will find dozens of opportunities to marvel at the historical heritage.