Pays de la Loire (all)
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Nantes is a city of western France famed for its quality of life. Settled on the banks of the mighty Loire River, 50 km from the Atlantic Ocean, it’s a kind of ‘surf and turf’ city that links bountiful agricultural lands with coastal areas. Named after a tribe of Ancient Gaul, it’s almost an understatement to say that the city...
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11 Best Things to Do in Pays de la Loire
Pays de la Loire (lands of the Loire River) is a region in the west of France. It's named after the mighty Loire River, and it’s made up of 5 departments, from rural Sarthe in the east to Loire-Atlantique...
10 Best Family Things to Do in La Baule
Looking for fun places in La Baule to take your kids? The coastal town of La Baule offers plenty of seaside fun for families on its pleasant bay. Besides beach games, this commune in western France offers family-friendly attractions...
11 Best Things to Do in Nantes
Nantes is the capital city of the Pays de la Loire Region in the west of France. It's a lively and pleasant city that offers a good range of things to see and do. The long history of the city...
10 Things to Do in La Baule on a Small Budget
Thinking of things to do in La Baule on a small budget? We’ve compiled top choices for a great but inexpensive visit to this commune by the bay in western France. You can make the most of this charming destination...
Where & what to eat in Pays de la Loire (all)
10 Best Local Restaurants in La Baule
La Baule is a coastal resort in the Loire-Atlantique region that’s packed with excellent restaurants dedicated to authentic local and traditional French cuisine. Local specialities among the vast array of food on offer range from seafood to savoury buckwheat pancakes known as les galettes bretonnes. Some of the best local restaurants in La Baule are upmarket hotel restaurants, while...
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Nantes Travel Essentials
Our Nantes Travel Essentials lays out the essential information you need to help planning your trip to one of the most popular destinations in France. No matter how frequently you travel, some questions will always need answers: What’s the weather like? How can I get from the airport to my hotel? What currency and type of plug do I need...
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