15 days in Pays de la Loire Itinerary

Bring the kids along to Les Machines de L'ile and Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne. Venture out of the city with trips to Planete Sauvage (in Port-Saint-Pere), Legendia Parc (in Frossay) and L'Ile aux Papillons (in La Gueriniere). Next up on the itinerary: take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin des Plantes, admire the striking features of La Maison dans la Loire, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Port, and kick back and relax at Plage des Dames.

To see where to stay and other tourist information, go to the Nantes tour planner.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Nantes is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. While traveling from Amsterdam, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Nantes, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can drive to Guerande.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Wed): see the interesting displays at Escal'Atlantic, take a tour of Sous-Marin l'Espadon, then admire the natural beauty at Jardin des Plantes, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Terre De Sel, and finally visit Cite Medievale de Guerande. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Plage des Bretons, enjoy the sand and surf at Plage de Pen Bron, then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Ocearium du Croisic, then explore the striking landscape at La Cote Sauvage du Croisic, and finally contemplate the long history of Le Grand Blockhaus.

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Traveling by car from Nantes to Guerande takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi; or fly. Traveling from Nantes in July, expect nights in Guerande to be about the same, around 17°C, while days are little chillier, around 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

Attractions like Chateau des Aventuriers and Labyrinthe En Delire make great kid-friendly stops. Take a break from Les Sables-d'Olonne with a short trip to O'Gliss Park in Le Bernard, about 40 minutes away.

For where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Les Sables-d'Olonne travel route builder.

You can drive from Guerande to Les Sables-d'Olonne in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In July, daytime highs in Les Sables-d'Olonne are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can go by car to Les Epesses.

On the 18th (Tue), explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Tiffauges, contemplate the waterfront views at L’Etang Aujardiere, and then find something for the whole family at Puy du Fou.

To see maps, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Les Epesses attractions planning website.

Getting from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Les Epesses by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In July in Les Epesses, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Angers.

Attractions like Bioparc - Zoo de Doue la Fontaine and Zoo de La Fleche make great kid-friendly stops. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Angers: Le Mystere des Faluns - Les Perrieres (in Doue-la-Fontaine), Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay (in Montreuil-Bellay) and Fontevraud L'Abbaye Royale (in Fontevraud-l'Abbaye). There's much more to do: find something for the whole family at Terra Botanica, appreciate the history behind Maison d'Adam, step into the grandiose world of Chateau d'Angers, and explore the world behind art at Galerie David d'Angers.

To see maps, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read our Angers trip maker app.

Getting from Les Epesses to Angers by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a shuttle; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in July, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to fly back home.