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:
- Flight into and out of Nantes
- 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.
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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 -
Pays de la Loire (Loire Valley)
Day 3Arrive to Pays de la Loire (Loire Valley)
Overnight in Pays de la Loire (Loire Valley)Day 4Overnight in Pays de la Loire (Loire Valley)Day 5Overnight in Pays de la Loire (Loire Valley)Day 6Departing from Pays de la Loire (Loire Valley)
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.
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Nantes
Attractively situated on islands in the estuary of France's mighty Loire River, the city of Nantes exudes an air of importance and historical significance. It's home to the restored, medieval Château des Ducs de Bretagne, where the Dukes of Brittany once lived. The castle is now a local history museum with multimedia exhibits, as well as a walkway atop its fortified ramparts. Today, this wealthy industrial port is home to high-tech industries and a large student population.
Visit St. Peter's and St. Paul's Cathedral, the Arts Museum, Château des ducs de Bretagne, Jules Verne Museum, Jardin des Plantes, and more! -
Pays de la Loire (Loire Valley)
The Pays de la Loire area of Loire Valley is known as the 'valley of the kings' due to its royal past and the legacy of châteaux, abbeys, romantic churches, and manor houses. The landscape is dominated by the sprawling countryside, a stunning coastline and salt marshes, boasting many quiet and charming rural villages and towns. Main points include Le Mans-Laval, Saumur/Fontevraud, Angers, and the very popular city of Nantes, all the way to the Peninsula of Guerande and the mighty Atlantic Ocean.
Visit Chalonnes-sur-Loire, Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, Les Ponts-de-Ce, Montreuil-Bellay, and so much more! -
Nantes
Attractively situated on islands in the estuary of France's mighty Loire River, the city of Nantes exudes an air of importance and historical significance. It's home to the restored, medieval Château des Ducs de Bretagne, where the Dukes of Brittany once lived. The castle is now a local history museum with multimedia exhibits, as well as a walkway atop its fortified ramparts. Today, this wealthy industrial port is home to high-tech industries and a large student population.
Visit St. Peter's and St. Paul's Cathedral, the Arts Museum, Château des ducs de Bretagne, Jules Verne Museum, Jardin des Plantes, and more!

Visit St. Peter's and St. Paul's 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, and so much more!

Visit St. Peter's and St. Paul's Cathedral, the Arts Museum, Château des ducs de Bretagne, Jules Verne Museum, Jardin des Plantes, and more!