Regions of France : Pays de la Loire

In the areas surrounding Nantes and Le Mans, the cultural influences of Brittany and Pays de la Loire are strong. The countryside is rich in historical gems and natural beauties away from the better-known attractions of the Loire valley itself that are just waiting to be discovered.

Pornic harbour

By road, the region is easily reached in a few hours from any of the Channel crossings, though the ports of Saint Malo and Caen (sailings from Portsmouth) offer the shortest drive. Nantes also has an airport.
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Loire-Atlantique

• Home of the famous dry white wine Muscadet – a seafood lovers’ paradise
• Former capital of Brittany, Nantes is a major port boasting a medieval quarter
• Chic seaside resort La Baule has some of the best beaches on the west coast

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Maine-et-Loire

• Angers was once the second capital of England and has impressive 13th century château
• Picture postcard pretty Saumur produces delicious wine from its vineyards on the banks of the Loire
• Fontevraud l’Abbaye contains the gravestones of Richard the Lionheart and Eleanor of Aquitaine

Mayenne

• The enormous Parc Naturel Régional de Normandie et Maine is a haven for outdoor types
• Laval’s 11th century château and steep city walls hint at its turbulent past

• Amateurs of Roman history should head for Les Jublains

Sarthe

• Le Mans - Like Nantes, Toulouse or Montpellier, is Le Mans on the way to becoming the next fashionable weekend destination of coming years? The question seems crazy, this town being so neglected, too often reduced to its rillettes (potted meat) and 24 Hour car race... And yet, on closer inspection, you can feel in this town - which witnessed the birth of the first automobile in history, in 1873 - a certain buzz, an atmosphere that is both friendly and committed. The beauty of the site, the charm of the surrounding countryside, the proximity of the capital, all served by an inspired and enterprising town policy (construction of a tramway, intensification of cultural life, support for small traders and the craft industry, respect for the environment), today combine to make Le Mans a "pioneer" town as regards quality of life.
• Asnières-sur-Vègres working watermill and 11th century church are always popular
• The renowned 17th century military academy at La Flèche is open to visitors

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Vendée

• Peaceful, sandy beaches on the island of Noirmoutier

• The Renaissance beauty of Fontenay le Comte and standing stones near Vouvant

• Les Sables d’Olonne has kept its charm as a fishing port despite being one of the most popular resorts