Getting around by train Pays De La Loire

The Nantes train station stands out with its magnificent mezzanine linking the north to the south by flying over the tracks. A true functional multimodal platform, it is the nerve center of regional transportation with the ambition of increasing from 12 million passengers per year to 25 million by 2030. Nantes is currently the leading train station in the region and the sixth in France. It serves the main French cities. TGV connections also link it to the seaside resorts, while TER and Tram-trains serve the surrounding towns. Several bus stops are located in the southern square. It is possible to eat in one of the many shops of the station.

The Pays de la Loire region has excellent transport links, especially if you're looking for a coastal getaway, a stroll through the vineyards, a walk in the countryside or to discover the heritage of the Loire. Would you like information on how to get around by train? Find out all about fares, services, timetables and traffic conditions on their website or via the SNCF Appli. For any questions or advice, you can contact them via Twitter @TERPays2LaLoire, Facebook @terpaysdelaloire Monday to Friday 6am to 8pm and Sunday 1:30pm to 8:30pm, or by phone Monday to Friday 7am to 8pm and Saturday 8am to 1pm.

Salaün Holidays is a travel agency located in Saumur. However, please note that schedules are subject to change. They also offer promotions and have brochures available. For the festive season, they offer trips to Christmas markets in France and Europe, New Year's Eve celebrations in France and Europe, trips to the ends of the earth and carnivals. They also highlight festive cities such as Lyon, Andalusia and the Netherlands. Salaün Holidays also offers a round-trip transfer service from your home to the departure airport or coach for your trip.

Thirty years that it lasts, that the dive into the railway past amazes the travellers for an extraordinary journey towards the 19th century! Since 1975, the Transvap has made it possible to connect Beillé and Bonnétable, by steam train or by railcar! A 17 km course on the old Mamers-Saint-Calais line. It is sometimes enamelled with special animations and it allows at the same time to visit the Train museum, the Potter's house of Prévelles or to stop at the Tuffé lake. The schedules are not fixed according to the seasons, and to book, it is mandatory, it is better to refer to the Transvap website or call 02 43 89 00 37

Built in 1927 by the architects Adrien Grave and Pons, she is classified in historical monuments and is a beautiful testimony to the architecture of the s.

Nantes is an important entry point to Brittany, especially for those coming from the south or the Iberian Peninsula. Currently under renovation, the station has two entrances, one to the north and one to the south. The center is accessible thanks to the tramway that runs along the old river course, the former LU factory, the Dukes of Brittany castle... Formerly located next door, the bus station is now on the route de Paris. Access is by streetcar, Halluchère stop. On the north side, the garden of plants is a beautiful place to stroll while waiting for your train.

The Aléop TER network offers many ways to travel "eco-mobile", at low prices and with great deals. By taking the train, it's easy to get around while protecting the environment! For example: the Tutti unlimited pass, with no obligation, is open to all (employees, students, trainees) and gives you savings on your daily journey, 50% off all your other journeys on the entire Pays de la Loire network, and exclusive advantages. An option for under-26s offers even greater savings. The Tutti package is also available in monthly (or weekly) formulas, and can be combined with one or two urban networks (Tutti combiné). Do you travel more occasionally? The Mezzo card is for you! For €20 (under 26) or €30 (over 26), you can travel at 50% off 7 days a week throughout the network. Valid for 1 year, your Mezzo card pays for itself in 2 or 3 return trips. You can also take advantage of low online fares with the Ecco ticket. Or why not take advantage of the Multi package to travel with other people for less: 2 days' unlimited travel for up to 5 people on the entire Aléop transport network by coach and TER (adult or child) for just €45: ideal for visiting the region, going out with family or friends for a break (for example, a weekend at the beach, Nantes-Pornic return). And don't forget: the forfait-multi.fr service enables you to find other travellers, a kind of "train voiturage"! And if you're a job-seeker or asylum-seeker, the free Mobi card gives you a 75% discount on your journeys. The smart little extra: the Live ticket which, for just €5 per journey, lets you enjoy a selection of events (Folle Journée, Marathon de Nantes, Nuits de l'Erdre, Escales, Francofolies, Transmusicales, Hellfest).

In the heart of the city, La Roche-sur-Yon station offers several services while waiting for your train: Wi-fi, table football, toilets, bookshop, lost and found. The station has a taxi rank and is close to public transport. On the other hand, there is a big problem with the car park, which is undersized and has very tight spaces: not at all practical when you have luggage to take in your vehicle. But luckily, on the other side of the footbridge, there is a second, larger car park.

The gateway to Angers if you're arriving by train, this station is well worth a visit, if only for its architectural design, all glass and light. It serves national and regional lines and is home to the TGV Atlantique between Nantes and Paris Montparnasse. As for the TER, it now serves Trélazé. You can easily reach the city center by streetcar. While you're waiting for the train, you'll have free Wi-Fi, and if you're a musician, you can sit at the self-service piano and share your talents with other passengers!

The Pays de la Loire region is well served by transport, especially if you want to enjoy a beautiful escape on the coast, in the vineyard, or discover the heritage of the Loire. Do you need information to make your train trips? Find all rates, services, schedules and traffic conditions on the website payssdelaloire.ter.sncf.com or via the SNCF Appli. For any questions or advice, you can contact the Community Manager of the @TERPays2LaLoire Twitter feed from Monday to Friday from 6am to 8pm, or also contact the TER Customer Relations Department at 0 800 584 260, at your disposal from Monday to Friday from 7am to 8pm.

Salaün Holidays is a travel agency located in Mayenne. Their website offers a variety of tours, stays, cruises and coach trips. For the festive season, they offer trips to the most beautiful Christmas markets in Alsace, Belgium, Austria, Italy, Germany and even Norway. They also offer Christmas and New Year's Eve options, whether in France in regions such as Provence, Auvergne or the Côte d'Azur, or in international cities such as Lisbon, Dubai, Rome, Istanbul or Petra. In 2024, they are highlighting events such as the Fête des Lumières in Lyon, the Corso Fleuri in the Netherlands, the carnivals of Nice, Venice and Madeira, as well as Thanksgiving. Salaün Holidays also offers trips to these events. They offer a non-private round-trip transfer service from your home or the airport of departure.

La Chapelle-sur-Erdre is a small town in France, and home to the Salaün Holidays travel agency. However, the Salaün Holidays website offers a variety of holiday trips, such as tours, stays, cruises and coach trips. Destinations include Christmas markets in France and Europe, New Year's Eve celebrations in France and Europe, holiday trips to the ends of the earth, carnivals and festive cities. The website also offers a transfer service to take you to the departure airport or to the coach for your trip.