City: Pays de la Loire
Top Things to do in Pays de la Loire
Top Hotels in Pays de la Loire
- 1. Chateau du Boisniard
- 2. Hotel & Spa Les Roches Noires
- 3. Hotel La Villa en l'Ile
- 4. Atlantic Hotel & Spa
- 5. Hotel Voltaire Opera Nantes Centre
- 6. Radisson Blu Hotel, Nantes
- 7. Hotel Anne d'Anjou, The Originals Collection
- 8. Golden Tulip Nantes Carquefou
- 9. Hotel Anne d'Anjou, The Originals Collection
- 10. Hotel les Embruns
The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Pays de la Loire, France
Pays de la Loire (French pronunciation: [pe.i də la lwaʁ]; Breton: Broioù al Liger, meaning Loire Country) is one of the 18 regions of France. It is one of the regions created in the 1950s to serve as a zone of influence for its capital, Nantes, one of a handful so-called "balancing metropolises" (métropoles d'équilibre)¹.
Restaurants in Pays de la Loire
1. Basilique Notre-Dame d'Avesnieres
2. Cite Medievale de Guerande
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,577 reviews
Reviewed By Tanmouss - Oslo, Norway
Inside the centuries old walls stands a pretty village with pedestrian streets and local specialties shops many of which sell the world famous salt of Guerande in different variations including caramel with salt. The number of creperies is also striking, regional specialty as well. Many shops close between 1 and 2pm. Meanwhile, one can have a few crêpes!
3. Collegiale Saint-Martin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
Located in the heart of the historic part of Angers, the Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin is one of France’s most well-preserved Carolingian monument. The Collegiate is considered a major building in the history of architecture in the West of France, and is now property of the Conseil général de Maine-et-Loire. After 20 years of restoration, the Church stands as a cultural and touristic must-see in Anjou.
4. Ancien Couvent de la Baumette
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Fondé en 1452 par le Roi René et dédié à Ste Marie Madeleine, l'ancien couvent des Cordeliers est construit dans un rocher dominant la Maine, au sud d'Angers. On y découvre encore une grande chapelle du XVème, un cloître du XVIIIème, un ancien réfectoire orné de peintures murales et un exceptionnel aménagement de jardins en terrasses, taillés de main d'homme dans le schiste et agrémentés de sources er de bassins. Monument historique privé, ouvert de 10h à 18h chaque troisième dimanche de mai à octobre.
5. Le Moulin de Raire
6. L’Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,000 reviews
Founded in 1101 on the intersecting borders of three regions, Anjou, Touraine and Poitou, Fontevraud Abbey is the largest surviving monastic complex from the Middle Ages. At the heart of the Abbey Church, the reclining effigies of Eleanor of Aquitaine, Henry II and Richard the Lionheart are a reminder of its close links with the Plantagenet kings. Converted into a prison between 1804 and 1963, then in 2000 designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Loire Valley, Fontevraud lives and breathes heritage, culture, the art of living and tradition of hospitality, continuing to embody its founder's vision of an "ideal city".
Reviewed By bebsaurus_13 - Paris, France
We visited the monumental and historically fascinating Abbey to start our trip in the Loire Valley and it was a great introduction to the region. The building, having survived many tumultous periods and some massive transformations (including its stint as a prison for nearly 100 years), has been beautifully restored and looks gorgeous. There are clear and interesting explanations in each room, and several interactive screens that told more precise stories related to the Abbey - such as Alineor of Aquitaine's history - that kept our visit moving and also provided a lot of context for the other sites we visited later in our trip. Furthermore, there are a number of temporary exhibits in some of the Abbey rooms that were excellent. I especially appreciated the exhibit on modern church windows, and the curious but mesmerising light installation in the great hall. The grounds are also quite nice to visit, but the rain put us off from spending too much time there. This is a wonderful site and is really worth the stop.
7. Le Sacre Coeur
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4.5 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By E8580YHcarolw
We visited Le Sacre Coeur on a rainy cold evening and were enthralled with it's beauty and peaceful feeling inside and out. The view of Paris from the top of the hill is breathtaking. There was no cost to get inside.
8. Les Animaux de la Place
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4.5 based on 333 reviews
Reviewed By Z8691ULsallym - Conwy, United Kingdom
We though this was a great place - and free and it's an open space so dog friendly! Spent well over an hour playing with the various animals. Do check times before you go - we had to hang around for an hour before the "Vets" came to switch the pneumatics and hydraulics on. There is a walking route round the town (map from TI) but it's not particularly interesting.
9. Sentier D'interpretation du Pointeau
10. Basilique Saint Nicolas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
Reviewed By ngocanht826
We visited Basilique Saint Nicolas at weekend afternoon. There are not so many people here. I remember the magnificent moment when the natural light of sunset lights up the whole church.
