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




Cruise, tour, trips, visits


Food products, cuisine, traditional


Gites, Bed and breakfast, Chambres hotes

Chateau de l'Abbaye Moreilles
Château de l'Abbaye offers excellent accommodation and is just 30 minutes from La Rochelle and the Marais Poitevin


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.



Villages, towns, cities


Wines, vins




Special offers

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