Art of living

In Pays de la Loire, the art of living unfolds in the richness of the vineyards, the generosity of the tables and the creativity of the artisans of taste. Here, every glass of wine reflects a terroir and a history, and every culinary specialty bears the imprint of know-how passed down with passion.

From troglodytic cellars to bustling markets, from cosy bistros to Michelin-starred restaurants, Loire gastronomy is above all an invitation to share, to meet and to travel with the senses.

Eat among the vines at La Table de la Bergerie!

La Table de la Bergerie is an incredible restaurant, located within a wine-producing estate to allow gastronomy and wine to closely intermingle. David Guitton, the brilliant head chef, is behind this rare initiative...

A visit to Thierry Michon, star winemaker!

In the Vendée, enter the caves of a winemaker with a worldwide reputation, discover his secrets and stock up on his bottles, found on the world's best tables! An escapade in the Île d'Olonne in Thierry Michon's incredible Domaine Saint-Nicolas...

Unusual experiences in amazing cellars!

How do you fancy enjoying a secret dinner in a winemaker's cellars? What about a harvest workshop as a family? Or perhaps a treasure hunt with a picnic on a winemaking estate? Programmed from June to October, Les Caves étonNantes offer original ways to discover their sun-drenched vineyard to the south of Nantes.

Les Gauletteries: an astonishing wine estate!

Take an adventure through the Sarthe, just outside Ruillé-sur-Loir, to discover the amazing Domaine des Gauletteries. With its exquisite Jasnières and Coteaux-du-Loir appellations which are well worth discovering, the estate has a few surprises in store for visitors...

Unique visits to fine sparkling wine houses

Adventure into the tuffeau stone cellars where prestigious fine sparkling wine houses, based in Saumur and the surrounding area, store their treasure! With the surprises in store on each of these tours, your visit will quickly take an unexpected turn...

Restaurants at the water's edge

Treat yourself to a gourmet break by the water! In Mayenne, Loire-Atlantique, the Vendée, Sarthe and Anjou, these delicious addresses offer an idyllic setting to visitors by the sea or the river...

Taste Maine cider!

Supple and rounded on the palate just like it should be, amazingly fresh and balanced, Maine cider is more than a match for its cousins from Brittany or Normandy. It is produced in Mayenne by true devotees who gladly welcome you to their orchards.

Stock up at the region's loveliest markets!

Stroll through these markets, each of which has its own unique identity, charm and atmosphere, not to mention the quality products on offer from their respective local areas.

Amazing wine events!

Give in to unique Bacchanalian events in the Atlantic Loire Valley region the ultimate wine-making region. Tastings, walks in the vines, meals, shows and wine-making workshops all lie in store...