15 days in Pays de la Loire Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Angers: Doue-la-Fontaine (Le Mystere des Faluns - Les Perrieres & Bioparc - Zoo de Doue la Fontaine), Zoo de La Fleche (in La Fleche) and Manoir de Clairefontaine (in Bauge). There's much more to do: get in on the family fun at Terra Botanica, pause for some photo ops at Maison d'Adam, explore the historical opulence of Chateau d'Angers, and explore the world behind art at Galerie David d'Angers.

To find other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Angers trip planner.

Brussels, Belgium to Angers is an approximately 5.5-hour train ride. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Traveling from Brussels in July, you will find days in Angers are a bit warmer (30°C), and nights are about the same (17°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can drive to Fontevraud-l'Abbaye.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Wed): don't miss a visit to Maison du Parc, steep yourself in history at Chateau de Breze, and then admire the striking features of Fontevraud L'Abbaye Royale. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: do a tasting at Domaine de l'Enchantoir, awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area, then explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint Michel.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Fontevraud-l'Abbaye trip planner.

Traveling by car from Angers to Fontevraud-l'Abbaye takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. In July, daily temperatures in Fontevraud-l'Abbaye can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Les Epesses.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): get in on the family fun at Puy du Fou, contemplate the waterfront views at L’Etang Aujardiere, then see the interesting displays at Musee des Mineraux : Le Mange Cailloux, and finally get engrossed in the history at Musee national Clemenceau-De Lattre. On the 29th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: walk around Parc Oriental de Maulevrier, then walk around Parc municipal du Landreau, and then explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Tiffauges.

For ratings, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Les Epesses road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Fontevraud-l'Abbaye to Les Epesses takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In July in Les Epesses, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sun): take in the spiritual surroundings of Eglise Saint-Pierre and then get in on the family fun at Chateau des Aventuriers. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for gifts at Verrerie d'Art de Bourgenay, then explore the historical opulence of Château de Talmont, then find something for the whole family at Labyrinthe En Delire, and finally make a trip to Quartier de l'Ile de Penotte.

For photos, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read our Les Sables-d'Olonne road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Les Epesses to Les Sables-d'Olonne takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In July in Les Sables-d'Olonne, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) to allow time to drive to Nantes.

Explore Nantes' surroundings by going to Saint-Nazaire (Dolmen des Trois Pierres, Escal'Atlantic, &more), Ocearium du Croisic (in Le Croisic) and Batz-sur-Mer (Le Grand Blockhaus & Musee des Marais Salants). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Les Machines de L'ile, step into the grandiose world of Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, stroll around Parc de la Gaudiniere, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

To find reviews, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Nantes trip planner.

Traveling by car from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Nantes takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.