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Regional information about Pays-de-la-Loire, France

Map of Pays-de-la-Loire France

Located on the western coast of France.

The main industry is dairy, the Loire valley also produces vegetables, fruit, wine. Chalk soil gives mushrooms, coast fishing. Petrol industry revived the region.

Low population and concentrated around main cities.

Regional capital : Nantes



Departments / Counties in Pays-de-la-Loire

85 VendéeLa Roche sur Yon
72 SartheLe Mans
53 MayenneLaval
49 Maine et LoireAngers
44 Loire AtlantiqueNantes

Cruise, tour, trips, visits

Bicycle & Cycling Tours


Food products, cuisine, traditional

Court d'Aron in the Vendee


Hotels

Chateau de Saint Paterne

B&B farmhouse


Learning French, residential schools

Le Poyenval
Le Poyenval is a beautiful old country house in the Vendée, Western Loire where residential French language courses are provided for individuals or small groups. Holiday accommodation (B&B or gîte) is also available, and partners of course members are welcome.
Ecole des Trois Ponts


Tourisme, travel, information

Tourisme Office of Nantes

Regional tourism office

Valley of the Loire


Universities, colleges, schools

University of Medecine & Pharmacy

University of Science


Villages, towns, cities

Le Mans


Wines, vins

Loire Valley wines