Boasting attractions from countless stretches of sunny beaches to fascinating riverside villages, the Western Loire region is an ideal summer holiday destination. You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing which of our extensive range of seaside accommodation to stay in. La Baule is a popular choice, situated on the "Côte d'Amour" and in close proximity to both Pornichet beach and le Pouliguen beach. The "Côte de Lumière" is a long chain of ten beaches bordered by dunes and a forest of maritime pine trees. Don't miss the three most famous of these: St-Hilaire, St-Gilles and Brétignolles. Along this coast there are opportunities to swim, fish, sail, surf or for the more adventurous, to go caving. Be sure to explore the seaside towns that line the coast. A vacation in Western Loire would be incomplete without experiencing Les Sables-d'Olonne, the most famous beach resort on the Vendée coastline. This coastline encompasses the beaches and towns of Jard-sur-Mer, La Tranche-sur-Mer, La Faute-sur-Mer and L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer and offers opportunities to sail and try boardsports. Lastly, enjoy a combination of beautiful woodland, water sports, and sunny beaches at Saint-Brévin-les-Pins and Saint-Jean-de-Monts.

A Western Loire vacation is also a chance to discover the old seaside towns that line the Atlantic coast of France. We offer a large amount of accommodation in the area surrounding Pornic, which is a pretty fishing port with a lot to offer. Pornic is located on the "Jade Coast" and boasts a castle, ancient narrow streets to explore, beaches, creeks, quays and boats. Another region with multiple fishing ports is the Presqu'île Guérandaise (Guérande Peninsula). Discover the bustle of life at the quays in the towns of Piriac-sur-Mer, La Turballe, Le Croisic and Batz-sur-Mer. If you are interested in ships, spend some time in the large town of Saint-Nazaire. Visit Escal'Atlantic, a nautical museum onboard a transatlantic liner, see the Espandoc, a large fleet submarine or simply relax on one of Saint-Nazaire's twenty beaches.

The Western Loire region offers some rare experiences and sights. Marvel at the salt marshes of Guérande and Noirmoutier, where seawater circulates through a network of basins and canals, leaving a gleaming white residue. Another interesting sight is the cave dwellings of Doué-la-Fontaitne and Louresse-Rochemenier. The houses are set into cliff-faces, with the windows, doors and criss-crossing staircases visible from the road.

For nature-lovers, take a trip to the Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Park. Located on the banks of the Loire Valley, this area is best explored by boat, by canoe or on a bike. Lining the banks of the Loire river or the four other main rivers of the region, the Edre, the Mayenne, the Sèvre Nantaise and the Sarthe, are picturesque towns. Saumur and Le Thoureil are notable towns of the Loire valley, while the lesser-known Valley of the Sèvre contains the villages of Clisson and Vertou, which are worth a visit. Stroll or cycle the length of the Valley of the Mayenne, enjoying the many sights along the way.

A Western-Loire villa holiday offers the opportunity to discover some interesting historical landmarks. Wonder at the thousand-year-old architecture of Fontenay-le-Comte, visit the beautiful church, Notre-Dame-des-Marais, in La Ferté-Bernard or spend the day exploring the medieval monuments of Guérande.

Festivals and Events in Western Loire
Amboise - the Loire Valley Wine Festival (June)
Noirmoutier - the Great Gois Race: a race between the island and the mainland (June)
Noirmoutier - the Gréement Regatta (August)
Nantes - Musiques Sur L'Ile Festival (July)
Nantes - Rendez-vous de l'Edre: a music festival (August)
Nantes - Three Continents Film Festival (November)
Saumur - The International Festival of Military Music (June)