Your travel guide to Pays de la Loire
Pays de la Loire, the region of France which covers much of the Loire River valley lies in the western part of the country. It is made up of five departments, including Loire-Atlantique which faces the Bay of Biscay. Since 200, the Loire Valley has been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, largely because of the large number of castles and stately homes which overlook its banks. The region's administrative capital is the city of Nantes, close the Loire's estuary.The region is perfect for holidays, weekends or short breaks and offers plenty of activities and attractions. Our hoteliers selected unique experiences that will please anyone traveling to Pays de la Loire.
PAYS DE LA LOIRE : THE HOTELS
HOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
Saint-Nazaire Anaïade (ex Inter-Hotel)
Visit the hotel
From 41 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
La Roche-sur-Yon Est Le Moulin Neuf
Visit the hotel
From 55 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
La Baule-Escoublac Le Saint Pierre
Visit the hotel
From 50 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
Domaine de la Courbe
Visit the hotel
From 69 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
Domaine de La Groirie - Hôtel & Séminaires
Visit the hotel
From 107 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
Nantes East Novella (ex Inter-Hotel)
Visit the hotel
From 53 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
Domaine Le Martinet
Visit the hotel
From 85 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
Le Manoir de La Jahotière
Visit the hotel
From 101 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
du Grand Monarque Nantes Train Station
Visit the hotel
From 65 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
Château de la Richerie
Visit the hotel
From 70 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
Domaine de Presle
Visit the hotel
HOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
Nantes Ouest Saint-Herblain (ex Inter-Hotel)
Visit the hotel
From 44 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
Château de la Barbinière
Visit the hotel
From 82 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
Château de Verrières
Visit the hotel
From 170 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
Nantes North La Closerie (ex Inter-Hotel)
Visit the hotel
From 77 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
Le Domaine de Mestré
Visit the hotel
From 61 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
Cholet Nord Le Logis d'Elbée
Visit the hotel
From 54 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
Nantes Ouest Agora (ex Inter-Hotel)
Visit the hotel
From 31 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
Saumur Ouest La Saulaie
Visit the hotel
From 65 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
Nantes Centre Gare Novella
Visit the hotel
From 42 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
Cholet Welcome (ex Inter-Hotel)
Visit the hotel
From 60 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
Saint-Nazaire Aquilon (ex Inter-Hotel)
Visit the hotel
From 58 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
Angers South Bagatelle (ex Inter-Hotel)
Visit the hotel
From 38 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
Saumur Le Londres (ex Qualys-Hotel)
Visit the hotel
From 59 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
Cholet Park (ex Qualys-Hotel)
Visit the hotel
From 59 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
Château-Gontier Le Clos de l'Orgerie
Visit the hotel
From 53 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
du Commerce Laval East (ex Inter-Hotel)
Visit the hotel
From 850 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
Le Mans Chantecler (ex Inter-Hotel)
Visit the hotel
From 60 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
Le Mans North Alizéa (ex Inter-Hotel)
Visit the hotel
From 51 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
Le Mans Sud (ex P'tit Dej-Hotel)
Visit the hotel
From 42 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
La Roche-sur-Yon Napoléon (ex Inter-Hotel)
Visit the hotel
From 55 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
Les Sables-d'Olonne Admiral's
Visit the hotel
From 54 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
Cholet Sud La Verriaire (ex Inter-Hotel)
Visit the hotel
From 61 €
Book NowHOTEL
THE ORIGINALS
Nantes South Saint James (ex Inter-Hotel)
Visit the hotel
From 59 €
Book NowPays de la Loire: The best cities
Nantes
A moins de 60 km de l’océan, pas encore maritime mais déjà plus tout à fait terrienne, Nantes est une ville sous double influence qui, après avoir longtemps subi des vents contraires, s’est enfin réconciliée avec son histoire, son patrimoine, son identité.
Cholet
Cholet is a large commune situated within the Pays de la Loire Region of France.
Le Mans
N’allez pas dire aux manceaux que leur ville se résume aux rillettes, aux assurances et aux 24h ! Vous êtes sûr de prendre un mauvais virage !
PAYS DE LA LOIRE : BE INSPIRED
What to do, to see, to hear...
Transports in Pays de la Loire
The regional rail network serving Pays de la Loire is run by TER and locals services run between all of the major population centres. The A11 is the major road which connects the cities of Angers and Nantes. In fact, Nantes and Le Mans are on the express, TGV network which means fast services are available to Paris, Marseilles and Strasbourg. Nantes also has an airport which sees seasonal flights from London.
WHEN TO GO TO PAYS DE LA LOIRE ?
Most tourists head to Pays de la Loire during the French summer holidays, many of them from Paris. The region is also flocked to by people from all over Europe in late August when the annual Angers Film Festivals takes place. In March, one of France's most prestigious hip-hop festivals takes place in the region. Nantes also hosts a big science fiction convention in November, known as Les Utopiales.
WHAT TO DO IN PAYS DE LA LOIRE ?
With so much to do in the region, no one spending their holiday in Pays de la Loire will get bored. Discover great attractions and entertaining things to do – all recommended by our local experts, our hoteliers.
The best restaurants in Pays de la Loire
Les Menestrals is a fantastic restaurant that serves local produce in a bistro as well as a gastronomic section which is set aside for fine dining. Either way, you can enjoy superbly prepared food in a setting that is a stone's throw from the Loire River and Saumur's elegant castle.