City break in Pays de la Loire: unusual guided tours
Nantes, Angers and Le Mans form the winning trio for a city break in Pays de la Loire. Easily accessible from Paris by train or car, these western cities offer the perfect backdrop for a successful weekend getaway just a few hours from the capital.
For your first city break or a new stay in Le Mans, Laval, Angers or Nantes, why not take a guided tour and discover the city from an unusual angle or on a theme close to your heart? Local guides share their knowledge and anecdotes with day-trippers. A trip to the cinema in Nantes, a sensory experience in Angers, a ride on a gyropod in Le Mans... Give an original tone to your visit to the major cities of the Pays de la Loire region!
"Silence, on tourne" in Nantes!
Are you visiting Nantes for the first time, or returning to the capital of Loire-Atlantique? Take advantage of a " Nantes and the cinema " themed tour to see the city of the Dukes of Brittany in a different light. Since autumn 2018, the tourist office has been offering a new theme for discovering Nantes around cinema.
Over the course of two hours, you'll stroll the streets of Nantes, its squares and passages immortalized on the big screen by several generations of directors (from Denys de la Patellière to Abdellatif Kechiche). Nantes will unveil its emblematic filming locations, cinematographic events and its first movie theaters. Follow in the footsteps of the 7th art in Nantes with a professional local guide.
Journey to the center of the city in Nantes... in the footsteps of Jules Verne
For an unusual guided tour of Nantes with the whole family, Jules Verne is a sure-fire hit with children, parents and grandparents alike. Jules Verne grew up in Nantes. The Jardin des Plantes, the Quai de la Fosse, the comings and goings of the merchant ships... Nantes was the inspiration for his adventure novels!
Let us guide you through the city center through the eyes of Jules Verne. The guide will tell you all about the French author, born onIle Feydeau in Nantes... Enough to inspire your child to write or travel!
Angers dans tous les sens" tour
Angers has a few secrets up its sleeve for those wishing to discover the city in a different way. While the " Angers dans tous les sens " tour focuses on the historic center of the city of Angers, you're in for a real treat.
Your first introduction will be blindfolded in front of the Château d'Angers. The next stage will take you past the cathedral to exercise your hearing, then it's the turn of sight to take center stage in front of Adam's house. In the garden of the Musée des Beaux-Arts, your nose will be put to the test. Back at theTourist Office, a blind tasting of beverages will put the finishing touches to your senses.
Gourmet guided tour in Angers
Are you irresistibly gourmand? Every time you take a city break, you want to discover local produce and specialities? In Angers, a guided gourmet tour is sure to please!
All along your Angers discovery itinerary, you'll take gourmet breaks to savor the best local products: quernon d'Ardoise, Plantagenêt chocolate, Cointreau sweets, Anjou and Saumur wines. This unusual tour will also be an opportunity to discover the history of each speciality and meet some of Anjou's food artisans.
Exceptional visit: "Women in the tapestry of the Apocalypse
In the heart of the Château d'Angers, you can admire the " Apocalypse Tapestry ", an absolute masterpiece of the Middle Ages dating from the 14th century. Exceptionally, 100 m of the original 140 m have survived the passage of time to allow you to admire this tapestry, the only one of its kind in the world.
The Tapestry of the Apocalypse can be viewed as part of a regular guided tour of the Château d'Angers. For fans of the tapestry or of the Middle Ages, an exceptional tour is offered on an original theme: " Women in the Tapestry of the Apocalypse ".
This tour aims to dispel many preconceived notions about the status of women in medieval times. Reserve your place to meet the Duchesses of Anjou.
Discover the Lumières de Laval with a guide
During the month of December, Laval is decked out in lights at night. Take advantage of this enchanting setting to appreciate the charm of Laval on a guided tour of the city's lights.
Accompanied by a professional guide, you'll wander the streets of Laval's historic center and stroll along the banks of the Mayenne River. With this visit at dusk, Laval will hold no more secrets for you.
Gyropod tour in Le Mans
Hire a gyropod in Le Mans and explore the medieval town effortlessly. You drive this strange electric vehicle in an upright position, stable on a two-wheeled platform... it's time for a 1h30 family discovery tour of Le Mans!
To drive a gyropod, you need to be at least 1.40 m tall (and accompanied by an adult for one child). After a 10-minute training session to master your gyropod, you're ready for an original experience to see Le Mans in a different light.
Good to know: each guided tour has a limited number of places, so remember to book with the Tourist Office or the organizer.
