The region in western France, consisting of five different areas, is an attraction for families and culture fans due to its beaches and impressive buildings. They are enthusiastic about the famous castles of the Loire like the Château Montsoreau, the Château Angers, or the castle of Lude. Don't miss the fantastic mechanical animals in Nantes, inspired by Jules Verne and the Steampunk group of artists! If you prefer to observe real elephants, giraffes, and more in the wild, Planète Sauvage Safari Park is the place for you. In the aqua area you can admire dolphins. Just as quickly your children can splash around safely in one of the pools on the campsites at the lower reaches of the Loire!
In Loire-Atlantique, the region on the sea coast, you will reach the small town of Guérande with its medieval city wall and the St Michel Gate. The peninsula is called the Land of White Gold. Because it is known for its sea salt production: On salt fields you can experience how "Fleur de Sel" is extracted by evaporation in the sun. The Vendée with its endless, fine sandy beaches is also a popular area for family holidays. In seaside resorts like St Jean-de-Monts you can try almost all water sports and conquer the shallow sandy beach. In tranquil seaside resorts like St. Hilaire-de-Riez you can enjoy a lot of family time, bathing pleasure and the healthy sea climate. Also the old flower and fishing village St. Gilles as well as the more than ten kilometers long beach and dune belt of La Tranche are worth a visit.
Seafood such as fresh oysters, mussels, and shrimps or Bigorneaux (sea snails) cooked in garlic play an important role in the local gourmet cuisine. If you journey relaxed by bike, but travel faster than a snail, a tour to the menhirs and windmills of the region is worthwhile. Or cycle upstream into the "Garden of France", into the fruit and wine growing paradises along the Loire cycle path. Find out now about comfortable rental accommodation on campsites along the Loire...