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Atlantic Loire Valley
From the Atlantic coast to the Manche Alps, via the Loire Valley and its tributaries, come and experience the Atlantic Loire Valley! The destination abounds in a multitude of activities, outings and discoveries close to the ocean and the great outdoors.
Whether you're looking for long-distance cycling, mountain biking, gravel biking, road biking or hiking, there's plenty to do all year round.
Atlantic Loire Valley boasts more than 3,000 kilometers of marked cycling itineraries: la Loire à Vélo, la Vélodyssée, la Vélo Francette, la Vallée du Loir à Vélo, la Vélobuissonnière and la Vélocéan are accessible to everyone, from beginners to seasoned cyclists!
Activities in Atlantic Loire Valley
Attractions in Atlantic Loire Valley
Discover the region
Discover the Atlantic Loire Valley by bike
Head for Atlantic Loire Valley, with its 3,000 kilometers of signposted cycle paths! Take your time and get around in a different way thanks to "slow tourism": you'll be amazed by the typical "Bocage" countryside, the banks of the Loire, the "Petites Cités de Caractères" (small towns of character) and urban discoveries.
With family or friends, enjoy a city break by bike, a weekend by the sea or even a week's itinerary... The Atlantic Loire Valley offers a wide range of cycling destinations!
Experience the Atlantic Loire Valley... by bike!
Are you a Gravel bike enthusiast? The region is full of possibilities!
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Welcome to the Pays de la Loire, a veritable playground for gravel enthusiasts!Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or an enthusiast looking for new adventures, this region offers a multitude of varied ...
Water sports in the Atlantic Loire Valley
After your bike ride, what could be better than getting your feet wet?
In Atlantic Loire Valley, we know all about water sports! With over 450 km of coastline and 375 km of waterways, Atlantic Loire Valley is the perfect place to explore water sports! Sailing, paddling, surfing, canoeing, touring boats... you'll find the ideal craft at one of the region's 400 centers. There's something for everyone, whether you've got your sea legs or not!
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Visit the cultural heritage of Atlantic Loire Valley
The Atlantic Loire Valley region has an exceptional heritage: if you are interested in ancient stones, history, or architecture, you will get your money's worth in the Atlantic Loire Valley region!
The Atlantic Loire Valley region is located in the heart of the Loire Valley and is home to many famous castles, each with its own particularity: Fontevraud Abbey, one of the greatest monastic cities of the Middle Ages, Brézé Castle with an underground fortress, Serrant Castle with its numerous books, Montsoreau Castle with its collection of contemporary art, Brissac Castle, the highest castle with a small Belle Epoque theater, the castle of Angers with its famous tapestry "Tenture de l'Apocalypse", the castle of the Dukes of Brittany, an architectural jewel of the Renaissance and former residence of Anne de Bretagne, or the castle of Saumur, which is characterized by a modern 16th-century Century built by an Italian engineer.
Numerous Petites Cités de Caractère (small towns of character) dot the area: Saulges in the heart of the Erve Valley and the Saulges Caves, Le Croisic, a peninsula with Breton origins, Vouvant, one of the most beautiful medieval towns in France, Turquant, a village of artisan troglodyte wine cellars, or Fresnay-sur-Sarthe, an old fortified town.
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Explore the vineyards of Atlantic Loire Valley
With more than 40,000 hectares of vineyards, the Atlantic Loire Valley region produces rich and contrasting wines!
Let yourselves taste this great variety of wines:
In Anjou-Saumur, there are no more than 19 recognized protected designations of origin (AOC - Appellation d'origine contrôlée) and 1 protected geographical indication (IGP - Indication géographique protégée). In the wine region of Nantes you can discover 7 AOC and 1 IGP. In the Loir Valley, in the Sarthe region, you will be surprised by the 2 AOC Jasnières and Coteaux du Loir. In the Vendée, the AOC Fiefs Vendéens with 18 wineries spread over 412 hectares.
Pédalez au cœur des vignobles : l'expérience œnovélo à ne pas manquer !
Les parcours œnovélo sont une expérience unique alliant plaisir du cyclisme et découverte des vignobles. À travers des paysages régionaux, explorez les terroirs, dégustez des crus d’exception et plongez dans l’histoire et la culture viticole locale.
Taste the regional cuisine!
In the Atlantic Loire Valley region, your taste buds will be delighted: quality products and exquisite flavors are at the heart of the region's culinary specialties.
From Rillauds (caramelized bacon slices) and Quernon d'ardoise (blue chocolate brittle) in Anjou, Entrammes (raw milk cheese) and trout from Parné-sur-Roc in Mayenne, Maine d'Anjou beef and shortbread in Sarthe, curé nantais (spicy soft cheese) and cakes from Nantes in Loire-Atlantique, or mogette (white beans) and préfou (bread with garlic butter) in Vendée.
If you really want to experience the taste of the Atlantic Loire Valley, visit the farmers, the good restaurants and the winegrowers! Treat yourself!
