Pays de la Loire: travel articles

In the Noirmoutier region, a road plays hide-and-seek with travellers. It reveals itself as the tides go by, linking the island to the mainland. The 4km-long Passage du Gois fascinates...

How can you visit the Loire Valley in an original way? By staying in a gîte on the river, of course. The region's natural beauty lends itself perfectly to a romantic stay on the water....

The Vendée is a favourite destination for its vast stretches of sand and warm atmosphere, but there are also some unmissable places to visit. We've all been there: the afternoon on...

Fancy some unusual discoveries? In Les Sables-d'Olonne, the Île Penotte offers an unusual and colourful walk! Over the years, this area has become an open-air museum thanks to the...

As all oyster lovers know, September kicks off the 'bre' months, reputed to be the best months for enjoying oysters. Let's head for the Vendée, more specifically the commune of Talmont...

Located in the heart of the forest, 15 minutes from the beaches of La Baule, Domaine de Pan is a hybrid of luxury hotels and villas. As part of an eco-responsible approach, the estate...

Chambord, Chenonceau, Cheverny... We all have these magnificent buildings in mind when we think of the châteaux of the Loire Valley. But let's not forget that in the shadow of these...

Who hasn't dreamt one day of coming to enjoy the unique experience that is the Puy du Fou? The largest theme park in the Pays de la Loire region, Le Puy du Fou continues to attract...

It's back to school time, but theme parks are already thinking about the All Saints' Day holidays by adapting their programming. Le Puy du Fou is no exception to the rule: just like...

Mushroom beds, a zoo, hotel rooms, houses, restaurants and even an underground château... The Loire Valley has the largest concentration of troglodyte caves in Europe. With more than...

Nantes may once have been known as 'la belle endormie', but those days are long gone! Today, Nantes is teeming with addresses, each more surprising, unusual and flamboyant than the...

Under the cobblestones, the artist! Today, Nantes is a prime location for artistic creation in all disciplines. But it didn't become one of France's most culturally influential cities...

After discovering the region's two major towns, La Baule and Guérande, treat yourself to a two-day coastal tour. Head for the north-west of the Guérande peninsula. You'll be charmed...

Once in La Baule, forget the seafront and its standardised buildings. Head for the central districts and the famous La Baule-les-Pins area! This is where you'll find the venerable...

La Baule is a leading destination on the Atlantic coast. This renowned seaside resort attracts a varied clientele, including families, the well-off and lovers. As a result, there is...