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Great Things To Do In Loire Atlantique

Loire-Atlantique was associated with Brittany for long time so the region has its influence on culture as well as atmosphere. Loire-Atlantique is the seaward region in north-east region of France. It has wide range of landscapes, wide sand beaches and ancient forests that attract the tourist to spend their holidays while enjoying water sports and beach walk. One can learn about the history of the region with fine chateau, castles and modern defensive systems. One can investigate about the lost stations while walking on the coastal paths. The Loire-Atlantique is a very popular region of France for holiday rentals with a wide choice of rental properties with places to see and things for all the family to sample and do.

The fine beaches of the region have rocky outcrops and secluded sandy bays that are perfect for water sports. The wide sandy beaches attract both locals and visitors for sailing, windsurfing and kite-boarding. One can see equipment hire stations and schools on the beaches for providing assistance to the tourists. The rich fishing heritage in Loire-Atlantique give great opportunity to the tourists to enjoy both deep sea and fresh water fishing. One can enjoy the Canal Boat Trips in the 'Canal de Nantes' that was constructed by Napoleon during war. One can then stop off at Blain castle and see the art museum there. The adventure loving people will have great fun during these trips. The city offer different activities for the tourists like canoeing in the Vallee du Don and playing golf in any of the department's 9 courses.

The Loire-Atlantique has golf courses on the windswept coastline, in the undulating hills and in the woodland forests of the interior region. The golfers can enjoy and move around the region during the stay in Loire-Atlantique accommodation. There are both 18-hole courses and a 9-hole course that are set amongst chestnut and oak woods. The local markets of the region give the experience of the hustle and bustle of a typical French provincial market. The local producers and artisans of various products sell their wares to both local people and to the inevitable tourist.

The markets at La Roche-Bernard on Thursday, Guerande on Saturday and Penestin on Sunday are more popular. Take your local produce back to the gite or have lovely picnic in beautiful surroundings of this area of France. The children can enjoy different things in the region like children aquariums at Vannes and at Le Croisic with a walkthrough perspex tunnel. One can enjoy the wildlife at Branfere, a lovely park where animals roam freely or at Planete Sauvage which is a safari park. The tourists can enjoy their holiday in Nantes, a friendly capital city on the way to Loire-Atlantique. The glorious parks, magnificent restaurants and fantastic shopping markets can be enjoyed within the city. It is a unique city center that has Art-Nouveau squares, churches, museums and chic bars.

The Historical Nantes can be seen at the Cathedrale St-Pierre et St-Paul where one can see sculpted Gothic portals and Renaissance tomb of Francois II. Clisson is a town with distinctly Italian feel with Neo-Classical villas which was restored after the Vendee Wars. One can also discover the colorful flowerbeds, fountains and California redwoods in botanical gardens at Nantes. So come to Loire-Atlantique where along with sightseeing one can do so many activities like swimming, canoeing, golfing and shopping. Families come to the Loire-Atlantique region of France to rent villas and gites and use it as a base to explore this beautiful diverse region of France.

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