A mention of the Pays de la Loire, evokes the magnificent Châteaux de la Loire: Chambord, Azay le Rideau, Chenonceau… but don’t forget too to explore the Val de Loire, classified world heritage by UNESCO for its villages, châteaux and troglodyte dwellings all along the river. The Pays de la Loire also offers a pleasant coastline, with sea-side resorts such as the Sables d’Olonne or Brétignolles sur Mer with their long, fine sandy beaches and fishing villages.
