Loire and Val de Loire

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.

Did you know that you can cycle through the troglodyte cellars of Bouvet-Ladubay, hollowed out of Saumur's "tuffeau" limestone? An unexpected experience to say the least with the famous producer of fine sparkling wine, where you will discover a few surprises, like this astonishing underground cathedral...

Head underground 25km West of Saumur and discover the incredible rural museum of the village of Rochemenier, chiselled into the "falun" rock! Explore homes, discover old tools and meditate in the subterranean chapel...

In Saumur, take part in a tour of the Ackerman cellars and discover two monumental works along the way: one unveils a huge celestial river glowing along the walls, the other features a nine-metre-high UFO inside a stone gallery...

Whether on land or on water, travel the 60 km of the Loire Estuary, connecting nantes to the Atlantic Ocean and thought to be one of the most beautiful on the planet. Located in a unique landscape, it is home to heritage sites, natural areas, traces of industry... and a quite a few surprises.

All aboard for Trentemoult, an amazing fishing village nestled by the Loire. With its colourful little houses, labyrinth of tiny streets and exotic plants, it has a quiet bohemian atmosphere beloved by Nantes' residents.

Explore the islands of the Loire to discover their wealth of fauna and flora, enjoy the surprises they have in store or play at the Swiss Family Robinson on the wildest island of all!