Nature

From deep forests to mysterious marshes, from meadows bathed in light to tranquil riverbanks, nature in Pays de la Loire reveals itself as a jewel box of biodiversity and serenity. Nature parks, protected reserves and forgotten paths invite you to take a stroll, observe birds and wildflowers, or simply let yourself be carried away by the rhythm of life.

Here, every corner of nature tells a story, the story of a land where the beauty of the landscape is savored with every step.

Enchanted forests!

Atlantic Loire Valley is home to remarkable forests, some of which are among the most beautiful in France. Here's a little stroll in pictures through them, with the scent of the moss, the squeaking of the leaves and the caress of the ferns...

10 exceptional gardens

Stroll through the remarkable parks, gardens, kitchen gardens and arboretums that populate the Atlantic Loire Valley region. These green settings each have their own unique qualities and even have a few incredible surprises in store for walkers....

Explore Green Venice!

Treat yourself to a boat ride through the maze of channels, narrow waterways and canals of the Marais Poitevin marshland, the country's second-largest wetland, part of which extends into the Vendée. A unique opportunity to discover the secrets of this magical site nicknamed Venise Verte or Green Venice.