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Pays de la Loire


	Pornic harbour

Pays de la Loire includes the part of the Loire valley downstream from Saumur. The ancient houses of Anjou and Plantagenet held sway here, and history lurks on every corner.

In the areas surrounding Nantes and Le Mans, the cultural influences of Brittany and Normandy 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.

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

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 ...more about Loire-Atlantique

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 ...more about Maine-et-Loire

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 ...more about Mayenne

Sarthe

		Exhaust roars from the 24 hour race in Le Mans – but the city itself has impressive Gallo-Roman remains 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 ...more about Sarthe

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 ...more about Vendée

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