Nantes and the Western Loire Valley (Self Drive)
❮Nantes and the Western Loire Valley (Self Drive)
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This 6 night sample itinerary includes:
- Rental Car for 7 days
- Hotel for 2 nights in Nantes
- Hotel for 3 nights in Western Loire Area
- Hotel for 1 night in Nantes
Driving Time
Nantes - Western Loire Area: 1 hr. 45 mins/ 2 hrs. approx.
Western Loire Area - Nantes: 1 hr. 45 mins/ 2 hrs. approx.
A favorite vacation package that allows you to experience the best of France on your own terms with a Rental Car. Spend a pleasant stay in Nantes (is a city full of interesting landmarks like the castle and the cathedral; and famous for its vineyards that produce white wine). After that, experience The Western Loire Valley Region (as the Loire River runs west towards the Atlantic, the region is full of lush countryside, sun-drenched beaches, magnificent Chateaux`s like the Angers, medieval castles for history and fairytale towers, fantastic wines, and horse breeding history). In addition to the incredible scenery, you will enjoy an unforgettable stay in Pays Nantais and Anjou-Saumur areas, on the Atlantic coast of western France - famous wine regions of the Loire Valley -; with its famous Muscadet and Sancerre dry wines, perfect for wine-tastings. Finally, get back to Nantes for one last stay, before returning home. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Nantes
Day 1Arrive to Nantes
Overnight in NantesDay 2Overnight in NantesDay 3Departing from Nantes
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Loire Valley - Western Loire
Day 3Arrive to Loire Valley - Western Loire
Overnight in Loire Valley - Western LoireDay 4Overnight in Loire Valley - Western LoireDay 5Overnight in Loire Valley - Western LoireDay 6Departing from Loire Valley - Western Loire
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Nantes
Day 6Arrive to Nantes
Overnight in NantesDay 7Departing from Nantes
France
France remains one of the worlds most talked-about and written-about destinations. Whether the romance of Paris sweeps you off your feet or you fall gently for the relaxed life of Provence, France is a place for lovers, and will leave you spellbound. Paris is undoubtedly one of the world's great cities, with enough monuments, museums, restaurants, theatres and shows to last a lifetime. The northern provinces of Normandy and Brittany are steeped in history while the Loire Valley is world famous for its châteaux. And there is more to explore.
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Nantes
Attractively situated on islands in the estuary of France's mighty Loire River, the solid city of Nantes exudes an air of importance and historical significance. It is a wealthy industrial port, its architectural heritage reflecting its past achievements, from the medieval remnants in the narrow streets of pedestrianised Bouffay. Many famous people, from Molière to Stendhal, have lived here. Nantes is now home to high-tech industries, it has some 30,000 college students.
Visit St. Peters' and St. Pauls' Cathedral, The Arts Museum, Château des ducs de Bretagne, Jules Verne Museum, Jardin des Plantes, and more! -
Loire Valley - Western Loire
The Western Loire area of Loire Valley is known as the 'valley of the kings' due to its royal past and their legacy of châteaux, abbeys, romantic churches and manor houses. The landscape is dominated by the Loire valley and the longest river in France. Main points include Le Mans-Laval, Saumur/Fontevraud, Angers and the very popular city of Nantes, all the way to the Peninsula of Guerande making way to the mighty Atlantic Visit Chalonnes-sur-Loire, Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, Les Ponts-de-Ce, Montreuil-Bellay.
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Nantes
Attractively situated on islands in the estuary of France's mighty Loire River, the solid city of Nantes exudes an air of importance and historical significance. It is a wealthy industrial port, its architectural heritage reflecting its past achievements, from the medieval remnants in the narrow streets of pedestrianised Bouffay. Many famous people, from Molière to Stendhal, have lived here. Nantes is now home to high-tech industries, it has some 30,000 college students.
Visit St. Peters' and St. Pauls' Cathedral, The Arts Museum, Château des ducs de Bretagne, Jules Verne Museum, Jardin des Plantes, and more!
Visit St. Peters' and St. Pauls' Cathedral, The Arts Museum, Château des ducs de Bretagne, Jules Verne Museum, Jardin des Plantes, and more!
Visit Chalonnes-sur-Loire, Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, Les Ponts-de-Ce, Montreuil-Bellay.
Visit St. Peters' and St. Pauls' Cathedral, The Arts Museum, Château des ducs de Bretagne, Jules Verne Museum, Jardin des Plantes, and more!