Loire-Atlantique is a French department, located in the Pays de la Loire region. This destination abounds in incredible and breathtaking places that you absolutely must know and discover. The beaches are one of the natural jewels of the region. Those that line the Côte d'Amour and Côte de Jade, offer very diverse landscapes: small wild creeks around Pornic, large dune beaches around Saint-Brévin, the town at the beach in the bay of La Baule, or the beach of Saint-Marc-sur-Mer. As you can see, you'll be spoilt for choice! Swimming, water activities or sand castles, there is no doubt that everyone can find what they are looking for in the Loire-Atlantique and indulge in their favourite activities. A thousand miles away from conventional amusement parks, there is an extraordinary world in the heart of the Ile de Nantes, nestled under the naves of the former shipyards: the Machines de l'île. A true street theatre, this artistic project, hitherto unpublished, constitutes a formidable urban scenography. The fabulous castle of the Dukes of Brittany and the History Museum of Nantes must absolutely be on your itinerary, as it is so atypical to see such a fortress, so well preserved, still surrounded by its moat, in the very heart of such an important city. Take a short walk on Place Royale, to admire the superb fountain there, before going into the typical medieval district of Bouffay.
When to visit the Loire-Atlantique? It can be visited all year round. The Voyage to Nantes is a permanent offer: a "scattered monument" stretching over 12 kilometres. A green line drawn on the ground leads all year round from a work signed by a great contemporary artist to a remarkable part of the heritage, from the must-see attractions of the destination to unknown treasures, from a historic alleyway to contemporary architecture, from an amazing view of the city to an incredible sunset over the estuary. Museums and various monuments will welcome you all year round. You can enjoy the beaches all year round, walk, read, pick up shells or simply admire the superb landscapes. For thrill-seekers, kite-surfing and sand yachts will delight you on windy days!
The Loire-Atlantique enjoys a temperate oceanic climate that brings mild temperatures all year round as well as a significant amount of bad weather, characteristic of western France. Winters rarely fall below zero, with an average of around 5°C, and summers remain just as mild, with an average of 18°C. Precipitation, on the other hand, occupies up to 100 days per year.
Wild Friday, as opposed to Black Friday, is an operation through which the Zoo de la Flèche is mobilizing to highlight the disastrous and ...
From 02/17/2022 to 04/24/2022 : The HAB Galerie, a place of the Voyage à Nantes dedicated to contemporary art and located on the main island of the city, proposes an exhibition ...
When to visit the Loire-Atlantique? It can be visited all year round. The Voyage to Nantes is a permanent offer: a "s...
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The Loire-Atlantique enjoys a temperate oceanic climate that brings mild temperatures all year round as well as a sig...
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The HAB Galerie, a place of the Voyage à Nantes dedicated to contemporary art and located on the main island of the city, proposes an exhibition through which Bertrand Dezoteux tries to answer the following question: is tourism an art? The public discovers the singular universe of the artist and is invited to live various travel experiences. He explores various worlds: real, imaginary, hybrid, through creations where paintings, drawings, ...
Between historical heritage and artistic effervescence, Nantes didn't choose. With no preconceived ideas, the city takes advantage of its architectural and industrial remains to welcome contemporary culture and give free rein to the most innovative creations. The Machines de l'Île, a space of exhibition and entertainment unmissableWhile there are many places to meet and play in the city. City Tours The Place du Commerce, the traditional ...
Our horizon has broadened, our range has been extended to 100 kilometres. This is the perfect opportunity to get away from our city, to discover its immediate surroundings or a little further away, thanks to short walks within 20 kms, longer walks between 20 and 50 kms and escapades beyond 100 kms Petit Futé therefore offers you a new series of 12 guides: 100 KM TOUR OF in digital version and free of charge. To download the free guide of ...
Planète sauvage is a wildlife park that delights visitors who can observe from their car many animals that do not hesitate to approach: giraffes, lions and other white rhinos. Other universes are proposed, the Chemin de Brousse, the Sentier des Incas and the Cité Marine, where one has the pleasure of seeing dolphins swimming and jumping. In March, the park had to close due to containment. Despite this, the caretakers continued to maintain ...
