Family leisure activities

For a fun way to discover the island of Noirmoutier, try out the "île de Noirmoutier Aventures" app. In fact, the Tourist Office already offers two digital tours of the island's heritage.

The Pays de la Loire region offers you the opportunity to combine the pleasures of discovery by combining cycling and canoeing through the most beautiful landscapes of Mayenne, Vendée, Sarthe, Loire-Atlantique and Maine-et-Loire. Schedule a dynamic nature break in Western France today!

In the Sarthe, take your children on an escape to La Flèche zoo! This emblematic animal park works to protect biodiversity while dazzling its visitors. Its 18 hectares are home to 1,500 animals from 160 species for you to admire.

Forget about high-speed trains on a getaway in the Sarthe or the Vendée aboard a little industrial train, an old steam train meandering through the countryside or even an authentic restaurant car from the legendary Orient Express.

At Spaycific'Zoo, discover rare or rarely-seen animals, come into direct contact with some species and enjoy all kinds of games with the little ones. A refreshing place to explore in the Sarthe, in Spay...

Have fun while learning and exploring! This is what's on offer in the Vendée, Mayenne and Anjou, at these clever theme parks that challenge your imagination to offer ultra-innovative activities and attractions.

Explore a water tower or a floating wash house turned into museums, discover a cave full of mechanical instruments, stroll through a cabinet of curiosities... Atlantic Loire Valley is home to truly amazing points of cultural interest!

Stock up on relaxation, energy or fun in these water parks in Atlantic Loire Valley. Jacuzzis, saunas, hammams, spas, water jet therapy, aquabiking and even aquafit are all on the menu...

Dive in at these water parks on the Vendée coast. They are home to a fantastic variety of attractions so families can stock up on thrills and some serious fun!

Follow the traces of Atlantic Loire Valley's many legends. At sites that form the settings for these marvellous tales, myth and reality intermingle in surprising ways to inspire the dreams of young and old alike...

Invite your little ones to take part in varied and surprising events in the châteaux that populate the Pays de la Loire region! Here's a little overview of some of the activities on offer, either all year round or during the holidays, depending on the site.

In Batz-sur-Mer, explore inside an original Atlantic Wall command post, built by the Germans during the Second World War. The 300 m2 Grand Blockhaus is showcased over five specially designed levels...

During your stay in the Pays de la Loire region, it can happen that the rain invites itself to your program of discoveries... But don't worry, there are plenty of indoor visits you can do if it's raining near Nantes, Saumur or Laval! To find out what to do when it's raining in Pays de la Loire, here's our express selection of museums, châteaux and activities to do with the family, solo or with friends.

Nature and man's incredible ingenuity are at the heart of the tourist attractions near Saint-Nazaire. On the one hand, EOL plunges you into the world of offshore wind power, while on the other, Terre d'Estuaire takes you on a journey through the Loire estuary.

Treat yourself to a thrilling experience in the bowels of the Espadon, a real military submarine still docked at the port of Saint-Nazaire... A sea monster left unchanged for years that gives the impression, once inside, that the crew have only just docked.