Pays de la Loire

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With a 450-kilometre long coastline offering sandy beaches, famous seaside resorts, cliffs and rocky coves, the region of Pays de la Loire will enchant the fans of relaxation and sports activities, but also all those who love wild scenery. The region's countryside is a paradise for walkers and those who love architecture, with the royal river banks, the megalithic heritage, the historical monuments and the cities of Art and History.

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	The Loire-Atlantique is home to the city of Nantes and its fantastic architecture, the Guérande peninsula and its salt marshes, and the Brière Regional Nature Park with its charming thatched cottages.
	The cities of Angers and Saumur with their rich built heritage, the sumptuous chateaux of the Loire valley and the famous Fontevraud abbey are some of the opportunities on offer to visitors of the Maine-et-Loire.
	Mixing nature and traditions, the Mayenne offers plenty for those who love the countryside, including its Romanesque churches, its castles and its floral villages.
	The Sarthe offers visitors the historic and artistic heritage of the city of Le Mans, as well as also rural excursions in Perche Sarthois and in the Sarthe valley.
	Famous for its Atlantic coast lined with seaside resorts and long sandy beaches great for relaxation, the Vendée is also well know for its salt marshes on the Noirmoutier island and the Vendée Globe, a solo sailing race around the world.

TOWNS
	Nantes Saumur Pornic Noirmoutier-en-l'Île Saint-Jean-de-Monts Piriac-sur-Mer Saint-Brevin-les-Pins Clisson Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie	Cholet Notre-Dame-de-Monts Saint-Florent-le-Vieil Pornichet Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez Bretignolles-sur-Mer Laval Jard-sur-Mer All the towns in Pays de la Loire

EVENTS
	Anjou Festival 24 Hours of Le Mans Gois Run Rose Days	Les Escales 25th Hour of the Book Europa Jazz Festival All the events in France

PHOTOS
	Photos of the Loire-Atlantique Photos of the Maine-et-Loire Photos of the Mayenne	Photos of the Sarthe Photos of the Vendée

NATIONAL LABELS
	Cities of art and history Most beautiful villages of France Most beautiful detours in France Green resorts Listed resorts	Family Plus Towns and villages in Bloom Blue Flag Small Towns of Character

LEISURE ACTIVITIES
	Donkey trek Ornithological Park Ker Anas Visit a snail farm L'île Ô Mômes amusement park Microlight flight over the Vendée farmland and coast Aquarium of the 7th Continent	Ludykid - Games and amusement park Maiden freefall jump over the coast Fishing on the Loire with an instructor-guide Sand yachting on Beluga beach Fishing off the coast with an instructor-guide All activities in Pays de la Loire
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