Pays de la Loire is on the Atlantic coast in the West of France with Brittany to the North, Loire valley to the east and Poitou-Charentes to the south. The long coastline has a plentiful supply of holiday accommodation from which you can explore the numerous sandy beaches and attractive bays.
Activities
Pays de la Loire receives many annual visitors and car enthusiasts for its famous 24 hour Le Mans car race. The Pays de la Loire is home to many gastronomic delights, whether it’s a fresh fish dish on the coast, a meat and game stew, or a fruit pie, they are all worth tasting.
Since this area of France was popular with the nobility, Pays de la Loire is full of impressive Chateaux, many of which can be visited, especially Serrant, nears Angers. As with most wine regions in France it is possible to visit a vineyard, tour their cellars, taste the wine and if it’s to your liking, purchase it. You may need to make appointments for the more popular chateaux.
Historical sites
Some notable historical sites worth visiting include: the fishing port of Le Croisic, 11th century Royal Abbey at Fontevraud, 15th Century castle at Brissac, Medieval fortress at Le Lude and the castle at Nantes. After a day of touring some of the numerous historical sites, relax with a glass of local wine watching the sunset from your holiday rental.
Cities/towns
The main towns for shopping, restaurants, bars, vacation rental and holiday accommodation are Nantes, Angers, Le Mans, St-Nizaire, La Feche, Cholet, La Baule, Saumur, Segre, Les Sables-d’Olonne, La Roche-sur-Yon, Lucon, Mortagne and Nozay.
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