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Summer holiday in Pays de la Loire, from the river to the ocean

Summer holiday in Pays de la Loire, from the river to the ocean

Need a holiday? This magazine helps you enjoy your summer with a visit to the Pays de la Loire: a region with a wealth of activities for everyone to enjoy.
Document in English

La Loire à Vélo (‘Loire by bike’), a unique cycling route

La Loire à Vélo (‘Loire by bike’), a unique cycling route

Presentation of the itinerary and services along the “Loire à Vélo” route.
Document in English

Sea and River-Based activities in Pays de la Loire

All the information you need to enjoy water sports in Pays de la Loire.
Bilingual (French / English)

Cities of Character - Cities and Regions of the Arts and History

Cities of Character - Cities and Regions of the Arts and History

A guide to communities, towns and cities of character who have featured, developed and bought to life their heritage, architecture and culture.
Bilingual (French / English)

Fine Dining in Pays de la Loire

Fine Dining in Pays de la Loire

More than 65 fine restaurants in Pays de la Loire bearing either a “Cuisineries Gourmandes”, a « Maître Restaurateur » or “Restaurateurs de France” quality label.
Bilingual (French / English)

Visit our companies in the Pays de la Loire

Visit our companies in the Pays de la Loire

Visit companies throughout the Pays de la Loire who welcome visitors for guided tours of their businesses. These companies adhere to a common quality charter. Our companies invite you in for a tour to learn about their special expertise.
Bilingual (French / English)

Golf Courses in Pays de la Loire

Golf Courses in Pays de la Loire

A guide to the 34 golf courses in Pays de la Loire.
Bilingual (French / English)

The Loire Wine Route

The Loire Wine Route

A map to guide your discovery of Loire wines and this famous winegrowing region.
Bilingual (French / English)

River boat excursions in Pays de la Loire

River boat excursions in Pays de la Loire

Discover Pays de la Loire by canoe, kayak, sail boat or even a 'toue sablière' (a traditional flat-bottomed boat) ... choose from 34 excursions supervised by a qualified instructor who is happy to share his passion and knowledge of the riverscape and the natural environment.

Events
  • 02 to 02 April 2017

    Cholet Carnival

    Cholet daytime Carnival

    In 2017, Cholet will be celebrating the 10...

  • 07 to 10 April 2017

    Fashion Flower Festival

    Les Floralies Flower Festival

    The Floralies Flower Festival at the Châte...

  • 08 to 08 April 2017

    © Serge Cousseau - Cholet Carnival

    Night-time Carnival in Cholet

    In 2017, Cholet will be celebrating the 10...

  • 09 to 23 April 2017

    Tous au Paquodrome

    Easter fun at the racecourses

    Easter holidays at the horse racecourses! On 9t...

  • 16 to 16 April 2017

    Brissac © E. Caracciolo

    Easter egg hunt at Brissac

    Hidden around the grounds of the Château at Bri...

  • 21 to 23 April 2017

    Printemps des Ecuyers

    Printemps des Ecuyers

    The fabulous ‘Printemps des Ecuyers’ at the fa...

  • 22 to 23 April 2017

    Fête du Chocolat

    Fête du Chocolat

    A festival all about chocolate on 22nd and 23rd...

  • 06 May to 30 September 2017

    Oriental nights at Maulévrier gardens

    Oriental nights at Maulévrier gardens

    A visit to the Parc Oriental at Maulévrier is m...

  • 11 to 14 May 2017

    Longines Jumping international de La Baule

    Show jumping in La Baule

    From the 11th to 14th May 2017, the chic seasid...

  • 13 to 13 May 2017

    © Mercier/ CDT Vendée

    Vendée Globe prize giving

    The 2017 Vendée Globe winners will be acknowle...

  • 19 to 20 May 2017

    Festival des 3 elephants.

    Festival des 3 elephants

    From 19th to 20th May 2017, Laval will once aga...

  • 20 to 20 May 2017

    Nuit Européenne des Musées 2016

    Night at the Museums

    Every year in May, all over the region you can...

  • 20 to 21 May 2017

    Medieval fair in Guérande

    Medieval fair in Guérande

    The traditional medieval fair in Guérande will...

  • 02 to 04 June 2017

    Rendez-vous aux jardins

    Rendez-vous aux Jardins

    ‘Rendez-vous aux Jardins ’ is the national gard...

  • 02 to 04 June 2017

    Jazz Festival

    International Jazz Festival

    3 days of jazz, blues and gospel by the sea&nbs...;

  • 03 to 04 June 2017

    Festival Montmartre Clisson

    Festival Montmartre at Clisson

    On 3rd and 4th June Clisson will be buzzing wit...

  • 03 June to 09 September 2017

    Cinescénie © Puy du Fou

    Le Puy du Fou® - Cinéscénie

    At night, Cinéscénie® presents a living history...

  • 04 to 04 June 2017

    Copyright © 2013 Place au vélo - Nantes

    Fête du Vélo

    The Fête du Vélo in Nantes is all about celebr...

  • 12 June to 01 July 2017

    Festival D'Anjou

    Anjou Theatre Festival

    The Anjou Theatre Festival in Angers is France...

  • 15 to 22 June 2017

    Saint-Nazaire The Bridge

    The Bridge 2017, Nantes

    An unusual race will bring together trimarans a...

  • 16 to 18 June 2017

    Hellfest Music Festival

    Hellfest

    Every June, Rock meets the Little Italy of Fran...

  • 17 to 18 June 2017

    Le Mans 24 Hours

    Le Mans 24 hours

    Every June, since 1923, the prestigious 24H has...

  • 17 to 18 June 2017

    Vélo Agglo rétro, vintage bicycle outing

    The 'Vélo Agglo Rétro'

    For this year's edition of the ‘Vélo Agglo...

  • 17 to 17 June 2017

    Les Foulées du Gois

    Les Foulées du Gois

    Les Foulées du Gois race : 17th June is a uniqu...

  • 21 to 21 June 2017

    Fête de la Musique

    Fête de la Musique

    On 21st June there is an international festival...

  • 22 to 25 June 2017

    Saint-Nazaire The Bridge

    The Bridge 2017, Saint-Nazaire

    An unusual race will bring together trimarans a...

  • 23 to 23 June 2017

    Arts Museum in Nantes

    Opening of Nantes' Arts Museum

    The Arts Museum in Nantes is reopening after o...

  • 24 to 25 June 2017

    Festival de la Chalibaude

    Festival de la Chalibaude

    The streets of Château-Gontier-Bazouges are ove...

  • 24 to 25 June 2017

    Anjou Vélo Vintage

  • 25 to 25 June 2017

    Fête du vélo Anjou 2016

    Anjou cycling festival

    On 25th June, over 100 miles of roads close to...

  • 30 June to 02 July 2017

    International Military music festival

    International Military Music Festival

    Every 2 years, the International Military Music...

  • 30 June to 03 July 2017

    Festival à tout vent

    Kite Festival

    Every year, beginning of July, thousands of kit...

  • 01 July to 27 August 2017

    Le Voyage à Nantes

    Voyage à Nantes

    The city turned upside down by art! From Ju...

  • 01 July to 02 September 2017

    Nuit des Chimères

    La Nuit des Chimères

    A kaleidoscope of colour and images illuminate...

  • 07 to 08 July 2017

    Menifolk

    Folk Festival

    There's a traditional folk festival at La...

  • 07 to 09 July 2017

    Le Mans Bike Festival 2017

    Le Mans bike festival

    First edition of the Le Mans Bike Festival in...

  • 13 to 17 July 2017

    Les journées de la Rose

    Les journées de la Rose

    Every year, a rose flower arrangement contest t...

  • 13 July to 17 August 2017

    Tempo-Rives

  • 14 to 14 July 2017

    Château de Baugé © M.D photo Paillat

    Medieval Festival at Baugé

    A journey back in time every year on 14th July...

  • 07/14/2017

    Festival de Poupet

    Festival de Poupet

    Every Summer, Saint-Malo-du-Bois, near the...

  • 20 July to 17 August 2017

    Autrefois Challans

    Autrefois Challans

    ‘Autrefois Challans ' is a fair with a differen...

  • 20 to 22 July 2017

    (c) Cadre Noir - Carousel show

    Carousel show at the Cadre Noir

    In Saumur, from 20th to 22nd July 201...

  • 21 to 23 July 2017

    Retro Grand Prix amongst the vines

    Retro Grand Prix amongst the vines

    Grand Prix Rétro : Magnificent vintage cars gat...

  • 22 to 23 July 2017

    Clisson Château © Les Love Trotteurs

    Clisson Medieval Festival

    Every 2 years, the centre of Clisson steps back...

  • 26 to 29 July 2017

    Vague de Jazz

    Vague de Jazz

    From 26th to 29th July2017, concerts will take...

  • 27 July to 06 August 2017

    Opéra de Baugé

    Opéra de Baugé

    For its 15th edition, the Opéra de Baugé will...

  • 28 to 30 July 2017

    Festival Les Escales

    Les Escales Festival

    World music festival held in the famous port of...

  • 31 July to 04 August 2017

    viens dans mon ile festival

    Music Festival - Viens dans mon île

     Three days of concerts on the Island of Y...

  • 02 to 03 August 2017

    Les Grandes Tablées du Saumur Champigny

    Les Grandes Tablées du Saumur Champigny

    In the centre of Saumur, on the 2nd and 3rd Aug...

  • 04 to 15 August 2017

    Heures Musicales

    Heures Musicales

    The 'Heures Musicales ' Festival from 4th to 15...

  • 06 to 06 August 2017

     Fête des Battages, Vendee-tourisme

    Fête des Battages

    The Fête des Battages in Saint-André-sur-Sèvre...

  • 08 to 10 August 2017

    The "Bois de la Chaise Regatta"

    Classic sailing boats in Noirmoutier

    August sees one of the biggest meetings of clas...

  • 15 to 15 August 2017

    Le Port en Fête

    Le Port en Fête

    On 15th August (French Public Holiday), lots of...

  • 21 to 27 August 2017

    Anjou Montgolfière - située à Gennes

    20th FAI European Hot Air Balloon Championship

    Château de Brissac , near Angers, is to ho...

  • 25 to 25 August 2017

    Musical Firework display © Nacroba - Fotolia

    Musical Firework display

    Major musical firework display on the beach in&...

  • 27 to 27 August 2017

    Heritage Festival, wine, musical art, gastronomy and literature

    Heritage Festival

    During the Fête du Patrimoine , different kinds...

  • 31 August to 03 September 2017

    'Les Rendez-vous de l’Erdre'

    'Les Rendez-vous de l’Erdre’ jazz festival

    ‘Les Rendez-vous de l’Erdre ’ is a jazz fe...

  • 02 to 03 September 2017

    Vignes, Vins, Randos 2016

    Vines, wines and walking

    On the 2nd and 3rd September, it's the 14th edi...

  • 02 to 04 September 2017

    Trois Glorieuses Craon

    Trois Glorieuses

    Every autumn 'Les Trois Glorieuses' (The G...

  • 02 to 03 September 2017

    Fête de la Renaissance

    Renaissance Fair

    At L'Herbergement in Vendée on 2nd and 3rd Sept...

  • 02 to 10 September 2017

    Festivini Extrait affiche 2017 - Thibault Daumain

    Festivini

    For the 8th edition of the Festivini Wine...

  • 03 to 03 September 2017

    Green Trophy National Final

    Green Trophy National Final

    The Green Trophy National Final will take place...

  • 08 to 10 September 2017

    Angers

    Les Accroche-Coeurs

    At ‘Les Accroche-Coeurs’, from the 8th-10th Sep...

  • 09 to 10 September 2017

    Folie-des-plantes

  • 09 to 10 September 2017

    Maulévrier Oriental Park © H.Thaï-Thuc;

    Bonsai Show

    On 9-10th September you can see a Bonsai exhibi...

  • 23 to 24 September 2017

    Les 24h Camions race

    Truck Race in Le Mans

    The '24H Camions ' truck race takes place on Le...

  • 24 to 24 September 2017

    Durtal @ P.Aubert

    Brocante at Durtal

    In Durtal, near Angers, on 24th September is ‘L...

  • 24 to 24 September 2017

    Vélocéane

  • 29 September to 01 October 2017

    Les Muscadétours

    Les Muscadétours

    Les Muscadétours is a 3-day food and wine even...

  • 30 September to 01 October 2017

    Cours et Jardins Le Mans

    Cours & Jardins in Le Mans

    On 30th September and 1st October, the beautifu...

  • 19 to 22 October 2017

    Mondial du Lion Angers

    Mondial du Lion

    Le Mondial du Lion at Angers' National stud fa...

  • 28 to 29 October 2017

    Les Hortomnales

    Les Hortomnales

    At 'Les Hortomnales ' on 28th & 29th Octobe...

  • 01 to 06 November 2017

    Les Utopiales International Science Fiction Festival

    Les Utopiales, International Science Fiction Fe...

    The International Science Fiction Festival take...

  • 10 to 12 November 2017

    Les Musicales du Cadre Noir

    Les Musicales du Cadre Noir

    In Saumur, from 10-12th November 2017, ‘Les Mus...

  • 30 June to 03 July 2018

    Tour d eFrance - B. BAD - ASO

    Tour de France

    On 30th June 2018, the Tour de France will beg...

  • 06 to 08 July 2018

    Le Mans Classic © Ville du Mans/Gilles Moussé

    Le Mans Classic

    Once every 2 years the Le Mans Classic ta...

  • 08 January to 10 December 2017

    Montsoreau © JP.Klein;

    Flea Market in Montorseau

    Every 2nd Sunday of the month, the traditional...

  • 17 March to 07 May 2017

    Europa Jazz Festival 2016

    Europa Jazz Festival

    The 38th edition of the Europa Jazz festival t...

  • 26 March to 13 November 2017

    Rendez-vous dans le vignoble

    Rendez-vous dans le vignoble

    Learn all there is to know about wine! Thro...

  • 01 to 02 April 2017

    Mans'Art

    Art in Le Mans

    In the heart of the beautiful Cité Plantagenêt...