Guide · France

Loire Atlantic and Anjou

A six-day Pays de la Loire route through Nantes, Anjou, historical interpretation and the Atlantic walled town of Guérande.

6 days6 stopsModerate pace

The trip, in order

Follow the route day by day. Times and prices can change, so check official information before you travel.

Day 1

Nantes castle and city history

Nantes

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    Château des Ducs de Bretagne

    Château des Ducs de Bretagne is a historic château in or near Nantes, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Château des Ducs de Bretagne, focus on state rooms or surviving interiors, fortified or ceremonial architecture, grounds and landscape setting.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current official admission information
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 2

Machines of Nantes

Nantes

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    Machines of the Isle of Nantes

    Machines of the Isle of Nantes is a large visitor attraction in or near Nantes, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Machines of the Isle of Nantes, focus on designed visitor environments, themed or technological installations, large-scale public experience.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current official admission information
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 3

Angers fortress

Angers

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    Château d'Angers

    Château d'Angers is a fortified historic site in or near Angers, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Château d'Angers, focus on walls and defensive structures, viewpoints from the fortifications, historic urban or landscape setting.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current official admission information
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 4

Fontevraud

Fontevraud-l’Abbaye

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    Fontevraud Abbey

    Fontevraud Abbey is a historic religious site in or near Fontevraud-l’Abbaye, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Fontevraud Abbey, focus on architecture and interior spaces, liturgical or devotional setting, sculpture, glass or stonework.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current official admission information
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 5

Puy du Fou

Les Epesses

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    Puy du Fou

    Puy du Fou is a large visitor attraction in or near Les Epesses, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Puy du Fou, focus on designed visitor environments, themed or technological installations, large-scale public experience.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current official admission information
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 6

Guérande

Guérande

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    Guérande Walled Town

    Guérande Walled Town is a historic townscape in or near Guérande, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Guérande Walled Town, focus on street pattern and historic buildings, principal civic or religious landmarks, public squares and viewpoints.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current official admission information
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information