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
DISCOVER ALL HOTELS![Exterior view of at Hotel Anaiade](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-e56cjj3mc7fcnjjlxtvvi7cyv/anaiade_wide.jpg?crop=0%2C47%2C500%2C281&width=300)
Saint-Nazaire , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Anaïade, Saint-Nazaire
![Interior of the Suite room at Hotel Cholet Train Station](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-ehdeemck1zyviz6dx2e9k21k1/cholet-gare_wide.jpg?crop=0%2C47%2C500%2C281&width=300)
Cholet , France
The Originals Access,
Hotel Cholet Train Station
![Pool at Domaine le Martinet Hotel](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-edq2hvtks2jgx6c1hnowndfip/domaine-le-martinet_wide.jpg?crop=0%2C47%2C500%2C281&width=300)
Bouin , France
Domaine Le Martinet,
The Originals Relais
![Double Bed in a Sofa Premium Triple Room at Hôtel de l'Europe](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-4jaj5sxcsq4dvzpnhuq6sfnqa/the-originals-city-4425-fr-saint-nazaire-de-l-europe-chambre-premium-sofa-3514-resultat_wide.jpg?crop=0%2C105%2C2000%2C1125&width=300)
Saint-Nazaire , France
The Originals City,
Hôtel de l'Europe, Saint-Nazaire
![Exterior view of Ax Hotel rooms at The Originals Hotels](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-f4960f4e6abh4e7vti5k6tic5/8514-city-fr-la-chataignerie-exterieurs-mai-2022-2-2_wide.jpg?crop=0%2C105%2C1999%2C1124&width=300)
La Chataigneraie , France
The Originals City,
Ax Hotel, La Chataigneraie
![](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-b98n7ml85o9l0tdtzpruvhx9o/the-originals-boutique-hotel-saint-james-nantes-sud-chambre-confort_wide.jpg?crop=0%2C105%2C2000%2C1125&width=300)
Montaigu-Vendée , France
The Originals Boutique,
Hotel Saint James, Nantes South
![Walkway path of Le Clos de l'Orgerie](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-2guheh06oibd1zuyond1hrd9q/le-clos-de-l-orgerie_wide.jpg?crop=0%2C47%2C500%2C281&width=300)
Château-Gontier , France
The Originals City,
Le Clos de l'Orgerie, Laval South
![Two lamps by king bed in room at Le Logis d'Elbee](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-9edhib4cfx1ojw454g21zxxsb/logis-d-elbee_wide.jpg?crop=0%2C47%2C500%2C281&width=300)
Beaupréau , France
The Originals City,
Le Logis d'Elbée, Cholet North
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Saint-Hilaire-Saint-Florent , France
The Originals Access,
HOTEL LE CANTER
![Interior of a bedroom with a King bed at Hotel Chantecler](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-c68opk4wvzrkutit40ui24u1d/chantecler_wide.jpg?crop=0%2C47%2C500%2C281&width=300)
Le Mans , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Chantecler, Le Mans
![Bedroom set-up of a room in The Originals Hotels](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-186949mja6qyw3jw0ocu9par6/hotel-le-village-chambre-communicante-001_wide.jpg?crop=0%2C104%2C2000%2C1125&width=300)
Les Ponts-de-Cé , France
The Originals City,
Angers South – Le Village 49
![Sunbeds by the Outdoor Pool at The Originals Hotels](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-5iz080fyai3x600n4na6thkts/newbrand-4419-fr-saint-nazaire-piscine-decouverte-43_wide.jpg?crop=0%2C93%2C1800%2C1013&width=300)
Saint-Nazaire , France
The Originals Boutique,
Hotel Aquilon, Saint-Nazaire
![Interior of a room with a King bed at Hotel Admiral's Hotel](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-6n7sfu9ch43yeh1q728b7jf6h/admiral-s_wide.jpg?crop=0%2C47%2C500%2C281&width=300)
Les Sables-d'Olonne , France
The Originals Boutique,
Hotel Admiral's, Les Sables-d'Olonne
![Aerial view of Le Domaine de Mestre](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-54ed8qsnyjx6jq0929nfks7ng/le-domaine-de-mestre_wide.jpg?crop=0%2C47%2C500%2C281&width=300)
Fontevraud-l'Abbaye , France
Le Domaine de Mestré,
The Originals Relais
![Interior of Interior of a lounge area at The Originals Hotels](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-euv3az8uaukm9yb7hj9kcv3ap/le-londres-le-salon_wide.jpg?crop=0%2C42%2C800%2C450&width=300)
Saumur , France
The Originals Boutique,
Hotel Le Londres, Saumur
![King bed in classic double room at Hotel Alizea](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-232jdgu624g9asbnwj09ofnwc/alizea_wide.jpg?crop=0%2C47%2C500%2C281&width=300)
Saint-Saturnin , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Alizéa, Le Mans North
![Front desk area with seating arrangements at Originals Hotels](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-csfy7jsdenbephg0obobaz344/napoleon_wide.jpg?crop=0%2C47%2C500%2C281&width=300)
La Roche-sur-Yon , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Napoléon, La Roche-sur-Yon
![Room in Hotel La Verriaire of The Originals Hotels](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-302xcacblbkjus0d2zzg7mwzb/suite-double-supa-rieure_wide.jpg?crop=0%2C188%2C2000%2C1125&width=300)
La Verrie , France
The Originals City,
Hotel La Verriaire, Cholet South
![Comfy bed in Privilege Double Room at Hotel Novella Premium](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-d246pk3mx6qld3va3gd8ofikm/novella-carquefou_wide.jpg?crop=0%2C47%2C500%2C281&width=300)
Carquefou , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Novella Premium, Nantes East
![Interior of Hotel du Grand Monarque with Classic Double bed](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-417doyshvd58mjlsets9fzvre/grand-monarque_wide.jpg?crop=0%2C47%2C500%2C281&width=300)
Nantes , France
The Originals City,
Hotel du Grand Monarque, Nantes Station
![A Room at Hotel Agora with Classic Double bed](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-7ec9jtl6alsiji6bxem8f9yoj/agora-nantes_wide.jpg?crop=0%2C47%2C500%2C281&width=300)
Orvault , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Agora, Nantes West
![Business Club Room in Hotel Novella Confort Nantes East](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-du738wsd8vjjnr8y0l9qvkwlq/nantes-est_wide.jpg?crop=0%2C47%2C500%2C281&width=300)
Carquefou , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Novella Confort Nantes East
![White sheeted bed in Luxury Room at Hotel Novella](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-4ylwntwekgttle7vhgwzqwbpv/novella-nantes-centre-gare_wide.jpg?crop=0%2C47%2C500%2C281&width=300)
Nantes , France
The Originals City,
Hotel Novella, Nantes Station Centre
![Interior of a double bed room at Hotel La Closerie](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-24zf73cocmj5ne1ld8xoau0im/la-closerie_wide.jpg?crop=0%2C47%2C500%2C281&width=300)
Thouaré-sur-Loire , France
The Originals City,
Hotel La Closerie, Nantes North
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.
![location transport logo](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-8v18rap8wjqxmahl25wh26134/pays-de-la-loire_transport-logo.jpg)
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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.
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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.