Green travel

Plunge into the heart of autumn in Southern Vendée, where marshes are transformed into golden canvases, migratory birds make their stopovers, and villages reveal their hidden charms. Explore the coastal paths, forests and natural areas on foot or by bike, and let yourself be seduced by the region's local flavors and cultural treasures. Between donkey rides, initiation to sand yachting and digital treasure hunts with the whole family, this holiday promises a reconnection with nature and moments full of memories in a multitude of landscapes.

Just outside Nantes, a freshwater giant lies dormant. Lac de Grand-Lieu, France's largest lowland lake in winter, plays hide-and-seek with the seasons, sometimes stretching out, sometimes folding in on itself. There's no free access or swimming here: this 3,500-hectare sanctuary can be discovered from its shores, by bike, on foot or from a panoramic tower. Unravel the mysteries of this land where grey herons rub shoulders with Carolingian remains, where fishermen perpetuate age-old skills. In three days, discover this land where heritage flirts with wilderness.

Between the royal river and the Erdre, the Ancenis region discreetly unfurls its charms. On the slopes overlooking the Loire, the vines stretch out peacefully, cherishing the sun to produce nectars with evocative names: Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire, Malvoisie... In this little corner of Loire paradise, take the time to slow down, admire the discreet manor houses and contemplate the migratory birds. You don't have to go far to catch a glimpse of other horizons. Here, water and vine intertwine to weave lasting memories.

The Sarthe countryside invites you to slow down. Around Sillé-le-Guillaume, alpacas greet you with a gentle gaze, peonies reveal their precious petals, and rescued animals tell their stories of new-found freedom. For a weekend, let yourself be surprised by this countryside that begs to be discovered, caressed and tamed.

Between the peaceful canals and hills of the Perche Sarthois, La Ferté-Bernard reveals its secret charms. Here, water shapes the town around a network of bridges and footbridges, earning it the nickname "Venice of the West". Over a long weekend, explore this medieval town with its many faces: sometimes sailor-like as you glide under its stone bridges in an electric boat, sometimes earthy as you discover the treasures of the surrounding Perche Sarthois region.

In the soft light of a spring morning or a lingering summer, the Vallée du Loir reveals itself by bike as a promise of slow, flavorful riding. There are no flashy grands crus here, but rather a pocket-sized vineyard, precious and discreet. At every turn, a cellar carved out of tufa stone, a bouquet of spices in a glass of Pineau d'Aunis, a mineral sparkle in a Jasnières. Saddle up for a three-day interlude between valleys, forests, vineyards and charming villages. A journey on two wheels where you take time for everything: pedaling, chatting, tasting.

Between the meandering Loire and the secret cellars of Saumur, love is combined with the slow rhythm of horses and the murmur of sparkling bubbles. Here, châteaux are not just witnesses to the past, they become the accomplices of your precious moments. Three days to savor the softness of Anjou, where every moment seems sculpted for two. Welcome to a valley where even the stones whisper stories of love.

Between lush green meadows and golden stone villages, the Mayenne unfurls its shimmering course like an invitation to travel. Here, time stretches to the rhythm of the locks, and each meander reveals a new tableau. Come aboard your floating home without a permit, and let the river tell you all its secrets. From Grez-Neuville to Angers and back, this three-day cruise promises a timeless interlude, where the lapping of the water becomes the soundtrack to your day. Welcome aboard an adventure where slowness becomes the art of living.

Here's a journey that begins with a smile. The one that gardens draw when they reveal their colors, villages when they tell their stories, craftsmen when they pass on their gestures. In Mayenne, four days is enough to understand that adventure isn't always where you expect it to be. Sometimes it's hidden in the simplicity of a picnic by the water or the rustle of leaves in a tree house.

A discreet little sister to the Loire Valley, the Loir Valley stretches between hillside vineyards and tufa stone houses set against the water. Here, there are no crowds or overcrowded sites, just an invitation to slow down, savour the moment, lose yourself in the narrow streets of a village or in the alleys of a garden or château. A weekend is all it takes to fall under its spell, but be warned: you'll certainly want to come back.