Things to see and do Pays De La Loire

Built more than 1,700 years ago, when Le Mans was still called Vindinum, it is a unique monument of its kind in France. To admire it, it is advisable to sit on the banks of Sarthe, which gives a magnificent overview. We can see the towers that still remain: eleven are visible in the thirties that existed initially. Today, every summer night, the Chimeras Night gives fantastic colors, by light projection, to this magical place of the old town: to observe from the wharves of Sarthe.

Pleasant with its shopping streets and shops. The Pouliguen preserves on the quay and on the adjacent streets some examples of ancient mansions of the th and th centuries. Beautiful shipowners'houses, traders or captains, they remember a time when the salt trade was flourishing. The majority of these beautiful villas are now protected. In the centre, there are still more modest homes of fishermen or artisans. The Promenade on the harbor makes it possible to evoke several centuries of history. Guided tours of the city in season. Information from the Tourist Office (tel.) 02 40 42 31 05.

It was built from 1766 to 1787 on the foundations of four other churches, including a th-century chapel. Its imperial dome bell is distinguished from the other towers on the peninsula. The structure is pine and renversé. Inside, a maasai classified in historic monuments, a great Christ of carved wood and a th century altarpiece made of brick and polychrome stucco. A model suspended as ex-voto, in memory of sailors dead at sea. Old houses set the church and offer a beautiful architectural ensemble.

You will find a breathtaking view of the peninsula at the price of a slight whirling. In this recently renovated garden, close to the train station, a snail's road leads to a butte, especially from the ballast of ships that are supplied with Guérande salt. On Mont Esprit, observe 360 ° from right to left Batz-sur-Mer and its tower Saint-Guénolé, Le Pouliguen, La Baule, Guérande and its collegiate, La Turballe and Pen Bron before you look at the port of Du and the rest of the commune.

Thirteen kilometers of fine sandy beach await you at 10 beaches! Among our favorites, the Central beach. It is the beach of the city center of the resort. This large sandy beach located between the Maupas pond and the Aunis pavilion is supervised. It is very busy, because of its proximity to the center. The beach Sainte-Anne, located in the district of La Grière, is a supervised beach in July and August, offering a beautiful view on La Faute-sur-Mer.

It features an exhibition of works of art in a colorful, poetic universe. Guided tours of the gallery are also available on YouTube. For further information, please visit the gallery's Facebook page.

This park offers the opportunity to play with a ball, or ping-pong, on several tables, and benches. Acacias, maple trees and fir trees are pleasant. The entrance takes place via Alexandre-Dumas street.

Forced passage of a walk in the City Plantagenet, from the cathedral to the Grande street: a few benches will allow you to take a break. It could also be your rallying point, shaded in summer or sheltered from a tree when it rains. Go to the Red Pillar. Local craft markets or regional products take place from time to time, starting in the spring. Located above the "tunnel", you can see far and discover neighborhoods, buildings and the extent of part of the city.

A meadow and two small wood. The benches are welcome: they allow to rest at the expense of high heat days. The entrance takes place on the streets of L'Fan, Emile-Augier and Alfred-de-Vigny.

On 8,000 m², the Cyel brings together the Conservatory, the School of Art and an exhibition space dedicated to contemporary art. Its ambition is to offer young people and adults the possibility of learning about artistic practices and discovering works and artists. Designed by the architect Daniel Rubin, the building has a 297-seat auditorium with a single-storey stage, 59 music classrooms, 2 theatre studios, 2 dance studios and 6 rooms for the Art School. The auditorium also hosts concerts and shows for young audiences.

The esplanade du Mindin is the main esplanade of Saint-Brévin, which is home to an outstanding guest: the impressive sea snake, a work from the 2012 Estuaire exhibition. The walk along the sea is particularly pleasant and allows you to breathe the sea air while admiring the bridge and the Chantiers de l'Atlantique. The landscaped garden, renamed Parc du Littoral, will delight botany lovers. There are coastal plants, such as the sea cail, and deep-rooted plants planted to stabilize and protect the dune barrier. Several playgrounds are available for children.

Heading towards the marina, to the left of the dike. Its proud appearance and fortifications are worth noting, as they seem to be 18th century remains, behind which the old village protected itself. It was a strategic point that controlled access to La Baule Bay with the Pointe de Penchâteau. Pointe du Bé was completely renovated and inaugurated two years ago. A complete facelift very appreciated for a pleasant family walk along a wooden esplanade. Trees and wild herbs preserve the authentic aspect of the coast and its rocky beach, which makes this place a popular spot for fishermen on foot who find mussels, periwinkles, Berns. We will meet the splendid Château des Tourelles, facing the sea, where we can even take a chic break to quench our thirst or have a bite to eat facing the sea.

Here the time seems to have stopped. In order to get back to him… walk by barge and/or by carriage in the company of a marsh enthusiast who will explain to you the manufacture of a thatched roof, its lifespan. He will also give you explanations about the legend of Saint-Lyphard, on the fauna, flora, hunting, fishing and traditions of Brière. It should be noted that vessels can take persons with reduced mobility and wheelchairs.

Accessible by the place des Des or by the avenue Paderborn. It is located in the city centre and bears the name of the museum it surrounds. It is an English park, with its basin, its red fish, and the boats that remain stuck in the middle. Children's playgrounds are set halfway between the park and the museum. In short, this garden is ideally located, for a picnic before you grow, or meditate after your passage to the Art Gallery of the city… Last activity possible: admire the giant hourglass of Jean-Bernard Loic, even if the sand does not sink.