Outdoor activities, festivals and fantastic regional food make this part of western France a must-visit family destination
From beautiful countryside to historic chateaux, and sprawling vineyards to markets selling local delicacies, there’s plenty to explore and enjoy in the Atlantic Loire valley. Wondering where to start? Here are our tips for a week in a region that takes in the cities of Nantes, Saumur, Le Mans, Angers and La Baule, and covers the five departments of Loire Atlantique, Anjou, Mayenne, Sarthe and Vendée.
Outdoor activities
Atlantic Loire valley’s forests, riverbanks and hillsides make it the perfect setting for holiday activities, and it’s a popular destination for cyclists, hikers and anyone wanting to take to the water. As such, there are more than 400 nautical centres on the Loire and its tributaries, making it great for canoeing, kayaking and boat hire, or simply a pleasant walk by the water.
The valley’s riverbanks are a popular destination for cyclists
