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
Top 10 Hidden Gems Things to do 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. Manoir de Clairefontaine
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 163 reviews
Clairefontaine is an old barn (XII-XIVèmes centuries) of Cistercian monks transformed into a noble mansion by the late fourteenth century. It is located in a landscaped park with flower gardens and ponds. Many domestic animals live in Clairefontaine. The mansion, private and inhabited all year round, is fully furnished with furniture XV-XVII centuries eras. The interior tour of the mansion is only guided and lasts approximately a quarter past one. It takes place for individuals and groups all year round by appointement.
2. La Cave des Vignerons
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5.0 based on 52 reviews
3. Arche de la Nature
4. Puy du Fou
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4.5 based on 15,450 reviews
The Puy du Fou features a multitude of spectacular shows, adventures for the whole family and new astonishments every year. Experience different centuries surrounded by unspoilt countryside and an even more exciting time staying in one of the Puy du Fou's four original hotels. At the Puy du Fou, history is waiting for you!
Reviewed By gabrieleguidoni - Zurich, Switzerland
Breathtaking experience in the heart of the Vendée, idyllic department of Western France: It is undoubtedly worth to reserve minimum a full day to visit the Puy du Fou Grand Parc (60 evening and daytime shows based on French actual and literary history, 4 period villages, 25 restaurants and 5 themed hotels) and book separately well in advance the spectacular 1hr 40m 2400 actors 4000 volunteers “Cinéscénie”, world’s biggest night-time show. Puy du Fou, 2nd most visited park in France after Disneyland Paris and winner of the “Thea Classic Award 2012” for "outstanding, breakthrough visitor attractions that have stood the test of time” is a must and bare in mind that due to shows time agenda and wide portfolio of events you need to plan carefully your visit: Attending 12 shows was a huge accomplishment during my stay; Amongst them I’d recommend: Indoor: “Mousquetaire du Richelieu”, “Le Dernier Panache”; Outdoor Not Covered: “Le Secret de la Lance”, “Le Bal des Oiseaux Fantômes”, “Les Vikings”; Outdoor Covered: “Le Signe du Triomphe” (Held only Once per day!); Make sure to wander around the picturesque “Le Bourg 1900”’s shops!
5. Le Refuge de l'Arche
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4.5 based on 210 reviews
unique place in Europe where all the animals have a history. Wounded, captured or abandoned animals in the Ark of Refuge had a life before being greeted: today more than 1 200, representing 150 species on 15 hectares. There's no training, no show. But felines, monkeys, reptiles, bears, birds ... that come to life. Quite simply. Created in 1976 by Christian Huchedé, the association Cepan, recognized public utility since 2014, works for three missions: animal protection, social inclusion, public awareness for animal rights. It manages two distinct activities, the Refuge de l'Arche (1 200 animals, 150 species) and the Wildlife and Environment Centre Local Wild "Valentine Perrin and Jacques" (360 animals supported in 2015).
Reviewed By matandsu
Good views of all the animals when we visited - and being able to read the stories of how the animals were rescued and ended up in the refuge added to the experience.
6. Entre Cours et Jardins - Cite Plantagenet
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4.5 based on 743 reviews
Reviewed By perreobo - Orsa, Sweden
Was traveling by car and would not stop, me and my company talked about what we saw and thought it really was an unethical city. Then swung in a cross and a magnificent cathedral stood before us it was incredible as from any fairy tale with its pinnacles and special architecture. We parked to check out the cathedral itself and were going to walk around it to see it from all directions. In the back compared to where we parked our car, a fantastic part of Le Mans was revealed, the really old part of the city architecture was from the Middle Ages and a century ago, we stayed much longer than we would but then we had 300 kilometers to our destination we were obliged to leave but would have liked to stay at least one night to see everything worth seeing. Very good!
7. Chateau de Breze
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4.5 based on 1,227 reviews
Visit and guided tours of the chateau and grounds that have had castles since 1063. Open 10 - 6:00 pm (18H) everyday during spring and summer.
Reviewed By NeedToSeeItAll - Perth, Australia
We visited the chateau as a group of 40 travelling around central France. We had booked in to do wine tasting from the estate's production, and a self-guided visit of the chateau. It is an absolutely beautiful and impressive site with amazing history and great variety. The wines were varied, and some were quite impressive given how recently the business has been revitalised. Hopefully they can get back to their historic greatness as a truly exceptional producer.
8. Musee Robert Tatin
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4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By mrtartempion - Gizeux, France
Of course ,this place in itself worth the visit.......it's a kind of place that you will remember all your life....!!! mr robert tatin a genius artist... it is like a small cambodian "angkor wat" or little bit similar as "le palais ideal" "facteur cheval" in a drome area (village of hauterives 26 ) if you are about 100/150 kilometers around that place...rush there and enjoy this unique and very special (stunning) artistic atmosphere....!!!...you will not regret it..!!! make 3 hours time ...minimum...!!!
9. Ile d'Yeu
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4.5 based on 641 reviews
10. Parc Oriental de Maulevrier
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4.5 based on 904 reviews
Reviewed By msbraintree - Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Visited this garden on recommendation of our hosts in nearby gite (see separate review La Cachette), on a Sunday morning in June 2018.Fantastic weather helped. What a very pleasant surprise. Wonderful walk round the ornate gardens, extensive lake with “cloud trees” all around. There is a restaurant/coffee shop where we had salmon bruchetta which was excellant. At the side is a small shop and on the other side of the coffee shop is a further shop selling plants and Bonsai trees of all sizes and prices. My wife was in a wheelchair and whilst some of the path is uphill, it wasn’t too steep that we couln’t get round. There is a separate section of bamboo garden with well established plants. I believe we went at the right time, just after it opened, as there were more people coming into the park as we were leaving. Highly recommended if you are in the area (even worth an hour drive). We will visit again on a future trip.
