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Pays de la Loire

The Passage du Gois, Noirmoutier's secret road

In the Noirmoutier region, a road plays hide-and-seek with travellers. It reveals itself as the tides go by, linking the island to the mainland. The 4km-long Passage du Gois fascinates...

Society & Culture

Pays de la Loire

Looking for an unusual weekend away? Try this floating accommodation on the Loire!

How can you visit the Loire Valley in an original way? By staying in a gîte on the river, of course. The region's natural beauty lends itself perfectly to a romantic stay on the water....

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Pays de la Loire

Fancy a drink by the sea, with your feet in the sand? Our top recommendations in Vendée

The Vendée is a favourite destination for its vast stretches of sand and warm atmosphere, but there are also some unmissable places to visit. We've all been there: the afternoon on...

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Pays de la Loire

Île Penotte: the hidden treasure of Sables-d'Olonne

Fancy some unusual discoveries? In Les Sables-d'Olonne, the Île Penotte offers an unusual and colourful walk! Over the years, this area has become an open-air museum thanks to the...

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Pays de la Loire

This little-known oyster-farming village produces some of the best oysters in the Vendée!

As all oyster lovers know, September kicks off the 'bre' months, reputed to be the best months for enjoying oysters. Let's head for the Vendée, more specifically the commune of Talmont...

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Pays de la Loire

1 hour from Nantes, discover these 100% eco-friendly luxury lodges (in the heart of nature!)

Located in the heart of the forest, 15 minutes from the beaches of La Baule, Domaine de Pan is a hybrid of luxury hotels and villas. As part of an eco-responsible approach, the estate...

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Pays de la Loire

5 small Loire châteaux in the shadow of the big boys

Chambord, Chenonceau, Cheverny... We all have these magnificent buildings in mind when we think of the châteaux of the Loire Valley. But let's not forget that in the shadow of these...

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Pays de la Loire

Le Puy du Fou: the best places to stay near the cheap park

Who hasn't dreamt one day of coming to enjoy the unique experience that is the Puy du Fou? The largest theme park in the Pays de la Loire region, Le Puy du Fou continues to attract...

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Pays de la Loire

Le Puy du Fou has already unveiled its programme for the All Saints' Day holidays! (With a new ephemeral show!)

It's back to school time, but theme parks are already thinking about the All Saints' Day holidays by adapting their programming. Le Puy du Fou is no exception to the rule: just like...

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Pays de la Loire

5 troglodyte experiences in the Loire Valley, a sure-fire way to keep cool!

Mushroom beds, a zoo, hotel rooms, houses, restaurants and even an underground château... The Loire Valley has the largest concentration of troglodyte caves in Europe. With more than...

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Nantes

Top 10 accommodation options in Nantes

Nantes may once have been known as 'la belle endormie', but those days are long gone! Today, Nantes is teeming with addresses, each more surprising, unusual and flamboyant than the...

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Nantes

Nantes and artists, a shared inspiration

Under the cobblestones, the artist! Today, Nantes is a prime location for artistic creation in all disciplines. But it didn't become one of France's most culturally influential cities...

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La Baule-Escoublac

From La Baule to the Guérande peninsula

After discovering the region's two major towns, La Baule and Guérande, treat yourself to a two-day coastal tour. Head for the north-west of the Guérande peninsula. You'll be charmed...

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La Baule-Escoublac

The soul of La Baule, its villas of remarkable architecture

Once in La Baule, forget the seafront and its standardised buildings. Head for the central districts and the famous La Baule-les-Pins area! This is where you'll find the venerable...

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La Baule-Escoublac

Top 10 hotels for a stay in La Baule

La Baule is a leading destination on the Atlantic coast. This renowned seaside resort attracts a varied clientele, including families, the well-off and lovers. As a result, there is...

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