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
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Saint-Nazaire , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Anaïade, Saint-Nazaire

Bouin , France
Domaine Le Martinet,
The Originals Relais

Cholet , France
The Originals Access,
Hotel Cholet Train Station

Saint-Nazaire , France
The Originals City,
Hôtel de l'Europe, Saint-Nazaire

La Chataigneraie , France
The Originals City,
Ax Hotel, La Chataigneraie

Montaigu-Vendée , France
The Originals Boutique,
Hotel Saint James, Nantes South

Château-Gontier , France
The Originals City,
Le Clos de l'Orgerie, Château-Gontier

Beaupréau , France
The Originals City,
Le Logis d'Elbée, Cholet North

Saint-Hilaire-Saint-Florent , France
The Originals Access,
HOTEL LE CANTER

Le Mans , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Chantecler, Le Mans

Les Ponts-de-Cé , France
The Originals City,
Angers South – Le Village 49

Saint-Nazaire , France
The Originals Boutique,
Hotel Aquilon, Saint-Nazaire

Les Sables-d'Olonne , France
The Originals Boutique,
Hotel Admiral's, Les Sables-d'Olonne

Fontevraud-l'Abbaye , France
Le Domaine de Mestré,
The Originals Relais

Saumur , France
The Originals Boutique,
Hotel Le Londres, Saumur

Saint-Saturnin , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Alizéa, Le Mans North

La Roche-sur-Yon , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Napoléon, La Roche-sur-Yon

La Verrie , France
The Originals City,
Hotel La Verriaire, Cholet South

Carquefou , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Novella Premium, Nantes East

Nantes , France
The Originals City,
Hotel du Grand Monarque, Nantes Station

Carquefou , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Novella Confort Nantes East

Nantes , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Novella, Nantes Station Centre

Thouaré-sur-Loire , France
The Originals City,
Hotel La Closerie, Nantes North

Loire-Authion , France
Château de Briançon,
The Originals Relais
Pays-de-la-Loire: The best cities
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.