Atlantic coast
Long sandy beaches, islands, salt marshes, harbours and family-friendly seaside towns.
Atlantic coast · Loire Valley · historic towns
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Pays de la Loire
Atlantic beaches, Loire landscapes, vineyards, châteaux and characterful towns.
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A whole region to explore
Pays de la Loire stretches from the Atlantic coast and islands of the Vendée and Loire-Atlantique to the vineyards, river landscapes, châteaux and historic towns further inland.
Nantes, Angers, Saumur and Le Mans bring culture and history, while the coast offers long beaches, family resorts, salt marshes and islands. Between them lie vineyards, quiet countryside and stretches of the Loire made for slower exploring.
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Pays de la Loire at a glance
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The Loire & its châteaux
River landscapes, historic houses, gardens and vineyard country around Angers and Saumur.
Cities with character
Nantes, Angers and Le Mans combine historic quarters, museums, food and year-round city life.
Cycling & slow travel
Coastal routes, riverside paths and gentle countryside make two-wheeled exploring especially rewarding.
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Places to stay in Pays de la Loire
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The departments of Pays de la Loire
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Loire-Atlantique (0)
Nantes, the Guérande salt marshes, La Baule, Atlantic beaches and the Loire estuary.
Explore department → 49Maine-et-Loire (0)
Angers, Saumur, Loire châteaux, vineyards, rivers and the landscapes of Anjou.
Explore department → 53Mayenne (0)
Quiet countryside, riverside towns, green lanes and relaxed rural stays away from the busiest routes.
Explore department → 72Sarthe (1)
Le Mans, historic villages, forests, river valleys and countryside on the region’s eastern side.
Explore department → 85Vendée (0)
Long Atlantic beaches, islands, marshes, family resorts and the wooded inland bocage.
Explore department →Towns, coast & countryside
Places to explore in Pays de la Loire
Nantes
A creative city on the Loire with a château, historic quarters, museums and a strong cultural life.
Angers
An elegant riverside city centred on its fortress, old streets, gardens and the landscapes of Anjou.
Saumur
A handsome Loire town beneath its château, surrounded by vineyards and gentle river country.
Le Mans
Known internationally for motor racing, but also home to an atmospheric old quarter enclosed by Roman walls.
Guérande & La Baule
Medieval streets and salt marshes inland, with a sweeping Atlantic bay and seaside life close by.
Noirmoutier
An island of beaches, salt pans, cycling routes and low whitewashed houses linked to the Vendée coast.
Les Sables-d’Olonne
A lively Vendée resort with a broad beach, harbour and easy access to the surrounding coast.
Fontevraud & the Loire Valley
An area of abbeys, châteaux, troglodyte sites, vineyards and quiet roads around the eastern Loire.
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What makes Pays de la Loire special
Coast, islands & salt marshes
Combine beach days with island cycling, harbour towns, the Guérande marshes and the open Atlantic landscapes of the Vendée.
Loire châteaux & vineyards
Explore the river around Angers and Saumur, visit historic houses and gardens, and discover the wines of Anjou and Saumur.
Cycling, rivers & countryside
Follow sections of the Loire à Vélo, ride quiet coastal routes or use the region’s rivers and greenways for gentler days outdoors.
Plan your stay
When to visit Pays de la Loire
Spring
Gardens, blossom, green riverbanks and comfortable conditions for cycling and sightseeing.
Summer
The coast and islands are at their liveliest, with long beach days, events and outdoor dining.
Autumn
Vineyard colour, harvest season and a quieter pace across the Loire Valley and Atlantic coast.
Winter
City breaks, markets and peaceful coastal stays, with some visitor attractions operating shorter hours.
Travel & getting around
Getting to & around Pays de la Loire
Nantes is the main transport hub, with rail connections to Paris and other French cities plus an international airport. Angers, Le Mans and Saumur are also well connected by rail.
A car is useful for rural holiday homes, vineyards, smaller towns and the coast, while established cycling routes make parts of the Loire Valley and Atlantic seaboard particularly enjoyable without one.
Pays de la Loire at a glance
Atlantic beaches · Loire Valley · châteaux · vineyards · islands · cycling · historic towns
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