The Pays de la Loire region will amaze you. Home to Puy-du-Fou Amusement Park, voted Best Theme Park of the World in Los Angeles in 2012, the region also boasts century-old shipyards where some of the world’s biggest ships are still built to this day. Not to mention a huge 12 century abbey, one of the greatest monastic cities of the Middle-Ages where you can go on a treasure hunt with an iPad…

Have fun…on the water, in the water and on sand.

Go crazy! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, you can enjoy every possible water sport at our stunning coastal resorts. The Loire-Atlantique and Vendée regions are known for beautiful long beaches, where surfers can play in perfect harmony with swimmers, without fear of stepping on each other’s slice of heaven! paysdelaloire.co.uk [2]

In Anjou, family is king!

In Anjou, curiosity is a family thing. Learn about the region’s secrets about sites, heritage, nature and know-how with the “Entrez dans la cour des grands!” program. It’s your chance to share exciting moments and fun discoveries. www.entrezdanslacourdesgrands.com [3]

Discover the Machines de l’Ile in Nantes

The Great Elephant (12 m high), the Heron Tree, the Marine Worlds Carrousel (25 m), the Machine Gallery…This unique artistic project offers a travel-through-time world at the crossroads of the "imaginary worlds" of Jules Verne and the mechanical universe of Leonardo da Vinci. www.lesmachines-nantes.fr [4]

Visit Escal’Atlantic, an international ocean liners centre unique to Europe, located in the former submarine base. Since July 1, 2013, a new show with a family-oriented interactive circuit presents the legend of ocean liners. Visitors can also see the world’s largest collection of furniture and objects from the great ocean liners.
gb.saint-nazaire-tourisme.com [5]

Cycle the Loire River The Loire à Vélo is a unique cycling route measuring 800 km that borders the river and the Valley of Kings. More 800,000 cyclists of all ages travel along it every year. The Loire à Vélo route is never monotonous, alternating between marsh lands, groves, vineyards, woodland, cave sites, castles… www.cycling-loire.com [6]