In the family

Explore a castle and immerse yourself in its legends, run on the sand in front of the ocean, watch birds in the marshes, marvel at a leisure park or stroll through a lively village... In Pays de la Loire, every family getaway is an opportunity to experience moments of complicity, discovery, laughter and wonder, for young and old alike.

Ideas for the whole family

From beaches to chateaux, nature walks to leisure parks, the Pays de la Loire region is bursting with family getaways to enjoy, explore and create beautiful memories together.

Bocage vendéen: an escapade in hill country
Bocage vendéen: an escapade in hill country

Between gentle hills and secret valleys, the Vendée bocage guards its treasures. Here, there's no need to go far to travel through time and space. After the thrills of Puy du Fou, extend your adventure by taking the back roads. In every village lies a legend, on every hill a new chapter is written.

Échappée belle en Sud Mayenne: two days of nature, art and heritage
Échappée belle en Sud Mayenne: two days of nature, art and heritage

In the heart of Sud Mayenne, between meandering rivers, secret gardens and architectural treasures, Sud Mayenne invites you to slow down. Here, the hours stretch like willow branches along the water's edge. Château-Gontier unfurls its tuffeau facades, while strange stone giants stand watch at Cossé-le-Vivien. Welcome to a corner of Mayenne that likes to gently surprise.

Cruise along the Mayenne: a week of nature and heritage
Cruise along the Mayenne: a week of nature and heritage

The Mayenne whispers its secrets to those who know how to listen. Aboard a houseboat without a permit, let yourself be carried along by the gentle current of this river of a thousand faces. 181 kilometers of navigation, 40 locks to cross, two to four hours of sailing per day: this seven-day cruise invites you to rediscover the passing of time. From Grez-Neuville to Laval and back, between flower-bedecked locks and picturesque villages, perched castles and waterside cafés, each loop of the river invites you to slow down, observe and be surprised.

Exploration and adventure in Craon, the pearl of southern Mayenne!
Exploration and adventure in Craon, the pearl of southern Mayenne!

Immerse yourself in a holiday combining heritage, nature and thrills in the heart of southern Mayenne. Explore Craon and its majestic castle, solve captivating riddles during a treasure hunt, then savor local cider products. From artistic discoveries at the Robert Tatin museum in Cossé-le-Vivien to nautical thrills at La Rincerie, every moment combines relaxation, culture and adventure. A dynamic and enriching break to enjoy with family or friends.

Nature and relaxation in Haute Mayenne
Nature and relaxation in Haute Mayenne

Discover Haute Mayenne at its most beautiful during this stay near Ambrières-les-Vallées in the Parc Normandie Maine. With hikes, speciality tastings and strolls through medieval villages, this is a rejuvenating, family-friendly getaway.

Excursion to the upper Erdre valley, a family nature break
Excursion to the upper Erdre valley, a family nature break

Do you feel the call of the great outdoors? Let yourself be tempted by an escape to the upper Erdre valley in Loire-Atlantique, where nature opens its arms wide. In this haven of peace, every season reveals its treasures, but it's in spring and autumn that the valley unfolds its full splendor. Get ready for precious moments with your family, in the heart of an unspoilt green setting.

Super-natural theme parks
Super-natural theme parks

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.

Terra Botanica: an extraordinary garden!
Terra Botanica: an extraordinary garden!

Unique to Europe, the Terra Botanica in Angers theme park invites us to learn about the world of plants through a myriad of breathtaking attractions.

Mayenne en famille: small pleasures and big memories
Mayenne en famille: small pleasures and big memories

Between charming villages and living traditions, Mayenne awaits you for an authentic family adventure. Four days to discover the secrets of a land where passionate craftsmen, local producers and medieval castles create a living tableau. Welcome to a journey where young and old explore together, play as a family and savor the treasures of a generous land.

Things to do in Brière Regional Nature Park
Things to do in Brière Regional Nature Park

Brière Regional Nature Park is France’s second largest wetlands after the Camargue. To the north of the Loire estuary, this natural gem of the Atlantic Loire Valley offers a variety of activities for a successful stay near Saint-Nazaire. On foot, by bike, boat or horse-drawn carriage, get away from it all and explore an unspoilt natural environment.

Super-natural theme parks
Super-natural theme parks

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.

Regional claw

Our favorites

Family immersion in the heart of Anjou Bleu in Maine et Loire, between nature and heritage
Family immersion in the heart of Anjou Bleu in Maine et Loire, between nature and heritage

Welcome to Anjou Bleu, a jewel of greenery where history meets nature for an unforgettable family weekend. Here, castles tell their own stories, ponds reflect the gentleness of the weather and local flavors tantalize the taste buds. Soothing landscapes, authentic encounters and unusual experiences to savor day after day. Get ready for some great experiences!

Family adventures in the Vendée bocage, between history and nature
Family adventures in the Vendée bocage, between history and nature

The Vendée bocage spreads out before you like a living painting, where shades of green mingle with the colors of wild flowers. The hedges, like intertwined ribbons, form a labyrinth of hidden treasures of history and legend. Let yourself be carried away by the sound of birdsong and the whisper of wind in the foliage, and set off to discover this authentic, unspoilt territory, for an unforgettable 4-day, 3-night family getaway.

Le Voyage à Nantes: when art takes over the city
Le Voyage à Nantes: when art takes over the city

Follow the green line on the ground: Le Voyage à Nantes is an open-air adventure that takes you where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, where the Dukes of Brittany rub shoulders with fantastic machines. Here, art lurks just around the corner, and doesn't wait for you to push open a museum door before it moves you.

Mayenne en famille: small pleasures and big memories
Mayenne en famille: small pleasures and big memories

Between charming villages and living traditions, Mayenne awaits you for an authentic family adventure. Four days to discover the secrets of a land where passionate craftsmen, local producers and medieval castles create a living tableau. Welcome to a journey where young and old explore together, play as a family and savor the treasures of a generous land.

Sarthe: a rendezvous with the unexpected
Sarthe: a rendezvous with the unexpected

Sarthe cultivates the art of surprise. Here, nights are spent gazing into the eyes of tigers, three-hundred-year-old trees contain their legends, and locomotives from yesteryear still whisper their secrets. Two days is all it takes to enter this parallel universe, but beware: these unusual memories may stay with you for a long time.

Around towns and heritage

On the Vélo Francette, 3 days of cycling from Laval to Angers
On the Vélo Francette, 3 days of cycling from Laval to Angers

On the Vélo Francette, time slows down and the scenery flies by like animated postcards. From Laval to Angers, let yourself be guided by the Mayenne River as it winds its way through lush green valleys. Here, each pedal stroke brings you closer to a new discovery: a flower-filled lock, a picturesque village, a welcoming waterside guinguette. The perfect three-day getaway for the whole family, where nature is your partner in adventure.

Family weekend in Angers, along the river Maine
Family weekend in Angers, along the river Maine

In Angers, the slate of the roofs waltzes with the tufa of the facades. Here, gargoyles wink at passers-by, and the Maine River unwinds its silver ribbon between the banks. Welcome to a city where even the chocolates - the famous Quernons d'ardoise - take on the colors of the rooftops. To make the most of this getaway, set down your suitcases in the historic center or opt for unusual accommodation on the banks of the Loire.

Time travel in Mayenne from prehistory to the knights
Time travel in Mayenne from prehistory to the knights

Between limestone cliffs and medieval towns, Mayenne unfolds its history like a book. Here, time is written in stone and read in the open air. Follow the winding course of the Erve, the river that carved caves where the first artists left their mark 25,000 years ago. Then climb the rocky outcrop of Sainte-Suzanne, famous for having resisted the formidable William the Conqueror. End your journey in ancient Noviodunum, where the thermal baths and theater still tell the story of Gallo-Roman daily life. A suspended weekend, where every step takes you on a journey through the millennia.

The châteaux that make history fun
The châteaux that make history fun

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.

The loveliest Christmas markets
The loveliest Christmas markets

Take in the magic of Christmas as you explore these markets, whether located in city centres or in smaller villages. Found in each department of the Atlantic Loire Valley region, they showcase a dreamlike setting and invite visitors to stock up on original gifts.

Step inside the Mystère des Faluns...
Step inside the Mystère des Faluns...

In Doué-la-Fontaine, 20km South West of Saumur, an incredible attraction known as the Mystère des Faluns invites you on a dreamlike discovery walk through the site of Perrières. The story of these underground cathedral-like caves, the only ones of their kind in France, is told through an astonishing setting.

Tame the Machines de l'île!
Tame the Machines de l'île!

Climb onto the back of a gigantic elephant, explore the Carrousel des Mondes Marins or explore a gallery of giant animals! The astonishing mechanical creations of the Machines de l'île, in Nantes, enthral children and adults alike by combining the worlds of Jules Vernes and Leonardo da Vinci.

By the sea

Weekend in Sables d'Olonne: shellfish and crustaceans
Weekend in Sables d'Olonne: shellfish and crustaceans

Where the horizon is but a thin line between sky and ocean, Les Sables d'Olonne invites you on a journey where salt settles on the skin like a tenacious memory. Here, the town and the sea are one, in a daily embrace under an often generous sky. Sandy beaches, hidden alleys adorned with shells, a wild coastline and bustling ports: the city breathes to the rhythm of the tides. Is a weekend enough to capture the essence of this maritime city where Vendée Globe skippers trace their dreams? Follow the wind and discover it for yourself.

Discover the Guérande peninsula with the whole family, with strolls along the waterfront and visits to Saint-Nazaire sites.
Discover the Guérande peninsula with the whole family, with strolls along the waterfront and visits to Saint-Nazaire sites.

Swept along by the Atlantic winds, the Guérande peninsula opens its doors to you for an invigorating family holiday. Here, salt from the earth meets sea spray, and the salt marshes take on a silvery sheen under the spring or autumn sun. Between the medieval ramparts of Guérande, the lively port of La Turballe and the fine sandy beaches, let yourself be carried away by the rhythm of this land of character, where wonder awaits you at every turn.

Heading for Pornic, a family getaway to the rhythm of the tides
Heading for Pornic, a family getaway to the rhythm of the tides

Pornic, the pearl of the Côte de Jade, invites you to a family outdoor adventure. Where land meets sea, sea spray mingles with the scent of pine, and sailboats dance on the waves. At dawn, the gargoyles of Saint-Gilles church seem to guide you towards the treasures of this natural, seaside, gourmet and sporting destination.

An energetic weekend in Saint-Brevin-les-Pins
An energetic weekend in Saint-Brevin-les-Pins

Welcome to Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, a paradise for water sports and family outings! This weekend, you're in for some unforgettable moments with your loved ones. Whether you're into sand yachting, surfing or cycling, the seaside resort has everything you need for a weekend full of energy and sharing.

Ready for a treasure hunt on the island of Noirmoutier?
Ready for a treasure hunt on the island of Noirmoutier?

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 best beaches for families
The best beaches for families

Situated along the Vendée and Loire-Atlantique coastline, these often widely unknown family beaches will delight children and adults looking for playgrounds, rock-pooling spots and safe spaces!

Perfectly seasoned tours in Guérande and Noirmoutier
Perfectly seasoned tours in Guérande and Noirmoutier

Discover three original ways to get to grips with the craft of the salt workers and merchants who have harvested this white gold since the Gallo-Roman era on the coasts of the Vendée and Loire-Atlantique.

Perfectly seasoned tours in Guérande and Noirmoutier
Perfectly seasoned tours in Guérande and Noirmoutier

Discover three original ways to get to grips with the craft of the salt workers and merchants who have harvested this white gold since the Gallo-Roman era on the coasts of the Vendée and Loire-Atlantique.

In the bowels of the Grand Blockhaus!
In the bowels of the Grand Blockhaus!

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...

Two places to visit in and around Saint-Nazaire!
Two places to visit in and around Saint-Nazaire!

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.

Enjoy family water sports in Pays de la Loire with "Vogue et vague".
Enjoy family water sports in Pays de la Loire with "Vogue et vague".

Bordered to the west by the Atlantic Ocean and crossed by the Loire, Mayenne, Sarthe, Loir and numerous tributaries, the Pays de la Loire region is ideal for sea and river activities. Let yourself be tempted by our nautical experiences, with family and friends. The good news? You don't have to be an expert to enjoy a paddle, a boat trip or a catamaran outing!

Top family activities in La Tranche-sur-Mer
Top family activities in La Tranche-sur-Mer

La Tranche-sur-Mer, a seaside resort at the south of Vendée, boasts 13 km of fine-sand beaches that make it popular with bathers and water sports lovers.