Fancy exploring the Loire-Atlantique? Its natural heritage, cultural treasures and local expertise are sure to charm you...
If you’re looking for ideas for things to do in Loire-Atlantique during your holiday, we’ve put together the best tourist attractions and places to visit in the department.
To help you plan your stay, let the Passeport-Vacances guide you: this bookmark is given to you upon your arrival at one of our holiday cottages or guest rooms. It enables you to discover numerous tourist attractions, activities and local produce whilst enjoying discounts...
Every year, we select for you the most iconic tourism providers in the region. Our partners’ activities are renowned for their quality and authenticity. T/em>he Gîtes de France Holiday Passport will be given to you on arrival at your accommodation and is valid only once at each partner venue. It is valid for the whole family.
Discover tree-top adventure courses, hot-air balloon flights, paddleboarding, Segway rides, scooters or electric bikes and evenwater skiing in a wakepark!
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There’s nothing quite like it for learning more about a place, a site or a culture than to benefit from the expertise of a local guide who knows their heritage inside out! For those who prefer to go it alone, delve into unexpected places for some surprising tours!
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For food lovers and anyone curious to try something new, we also have a selection of partners who will help you discover the diversity of gourmet artisans: beers, wines, fleur de sel, saffron… plenty to savour!
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Loire-Atlantique is dotted with numerous museums, events and architectural gems. It boasts a rich cultural heritage, reflecting its diverse influences and expertise!
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A boat trip or horse-drawn carriage ride to explore the marshes? A day at a wildlife park todiscover the wildlife? A Parcour® to immerse yourself in nature? Head to Loire-Atlantique to learn more and more about the native and exotic flora and fauna!
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Theme parks , wildlife parks, aquariums, zoos... You’ll be starry-eyed (parents and children alike)! These breathtaking parks are perfect for a fun and memorable day out.&
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Fancy a boat trip at sea or on fresh water? We offer kayak hire, crossings to the î, small boat hire and even sailing trips and cruises (with on-board dining)!&
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Plan your ideal break! Are you visiting Loire-Atlantique for the weekend? Discover all our ideas for short breaks to suit your tastes.
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We are committed to promoting the best activities and places to discover in Loire-Atlantique to our customers.
Are you a provider of tourist activities in the department? Contact us to join the Gîtes de France Loire-Atlantique network! Send us an email at communication@gites-de-france-44.fr telling us about your business, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.