Pays de la Loire guide
An Introduction to Loire Valley
The Pays de la Loire, or Loire region, has many assets which draw countless visitors every year.
The Le Mans 24-Hour race is a breath-taking ode to speed while, at the Puy du Fou themepark, the Vikings stage their raid on the "Fortress of the Year 1000" - spectacular events that promise enjoyment for the whole family.
When it comes to fine food, the region offers a wide variety of local produce such as farm-reared chicken, the delicious rillettes (potted pork) of the Sarthe region, Vendée cured ham and a wealth of wines and spirits such as Cointreau d'Anjou, kamok from the Vendée or poiré (perry) from Mayenne.
The Pays de la Loire is not one but many, a multitude of facets to explore.
Departments
Events & Festivals
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EuroFonik Festival
European voices.Organized by the Nouveau Pavilion and the City of Nantes, this new festival aims to ...
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The Foins d'hiver, festival
Warmth and live music!Even in the heart of winter in Mayenne, there is a stockpile of bales of hay s...
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The Stranglers in concert
One of a kind.Often provocative and controversial, The Stranglers is one of the most influential Bri...
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Robin Mckelle and The Flytones in concert
Jazz singer.Her music is like a shot of pure energy, swing, smiles, and uncut joy; Robin McKelle is ...
Places to Visit
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Made in Angers
Get to know the businesses of the region.This is a great way to discover the Angers region, by getti...
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A singular weekend, Artists outside the norms and on the fringes
A poetics of unreasonThere are artists around us striving to turn their imaginative worlds into real...
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Galerie David-d'Angers, visit
An overview of the work of David d'Angers.In 1984, François Mitterrand inaugurated the David d'Anger...
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Saint-Hilaire church in Château-d'Olonne, visit
The church that has replaced the castle.The Saint-Hilaire church is said to have been built on the r...
