Pays de la Loire Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic church with a tall spire, a statue in the foreground, and outdoor seating at a café.
A street with historic European architecture, storefronts, and a clear blue sky.
A historic stone fortification with a grassy pathway and modern buildings in the background.
A spacious art gallery with large classical paintings on the walls and a wooden floor.
A well-manicured garden with geometric hedges and a large archway, leading to a historic church with pointed spires.

Popular cities in Pays de la Loire

A historic castle with multiple towers and a moat.
Nantes
Known for Historical, Castle and Business
Explore lively streets to discover an ancient city reinvented from its initial settlement on the Loire River banks over 2,000 years ago.

Reasons to visit

  • Château of the Dukes of Brittany
  • Passage Pommeraye
  • Machines of the Isle of Nantes
A marina with various boats docked, surrounded by buildings and a clear sky.
Les Sables-d'Olonne
Explore attractions like Olonnes Golf and Port Olona as you discover things to see and do in Les Sables-d'Olonne.
A beach at sunset with waves, a sandy shore, and buildings in the background.
La Baule-Escoublac
Known for Beaches, Biking and Swimming
Come to upscale La Baule-Escoublac and enjoy its theme park, casinos and beaches.
A historic cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture, a prominent clock tower, and a large tree in the foreground.
Le Mans
Known for Historical, Walking and Cathedrals
Trip time! Discover the history, cathedral and festivals in Le Mans.
A beach with a sandy shore and a row of buildings in the background.
Saint-Jean-de-Monts
Known for Beaches, Spas and Biking
Escape to Saint-Jean-de-Monts! Enjoy its adventures, golf and beaches.
A coastal beach with clear skies, a rocky outcrop, and a large building with a balcony overlooking the sea.
Pornic
Known for Gardens, Ports and Swimming
Quaint Pornic awaits: its golf, monuments, gardens and more!

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