Green travel

Between rivers, forests and wide horizons, the Pays de la Loire offers a thousand ways to get away from it all. Let your senses be awakened: the fragrance of the undergrowth, the caress of the wind on the rivers, the song of the birds at dawn. So many precious moments to experience during your stay in the countryside, to savour nature to the full and rediscover the pleasure of suspended time.

Discover our ideas for holidays where nature becomes a haven of peace, where you can breathe, recharge your batteries and enjoy the pleasures of a new trip to Pays de la Loire!

South Vendée getaway at the gateway to the Marais Poitevin
South Vendée getaway at the gateway to the Marais Poitevin

On the edge of the Vendée, a secret world is revealed to those who take the time to discover it. From the ramparts of Vouvant to the canals of the Marais Poitevin, from ancient cloisters to forest trails, let the fairy Mélusine be your guide. For two days, forget the hustle and bustle of the world and let yourself be carried away by the tranquil rhythm of a land that reveals itself only to the curious and attentive.

Between Le Mans and Saumur, a natural cycling itinerary
In duo
Between Le Mans and Saumur, a natural cycling itinerary

Between Le Mans and Saumur, La Vélobuissonière traces its path like an invitation to escape. 130 kilometers where time stretches out, where rivers whisper stories that only slow-paced travelers can hear. From a flower-filled lock to a picturesque village, from a medieval castle to a waterside guinguette, nature and history intertwine at every turn. An enchanted interlude where the ordinary becomes extraordinary.

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

Échappée belle en Sud Mayenne: two days of nature, art and heritage
In the family
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.