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Pays de la Loire information, France

Pays de la Loire Taking its name for the famed river that runs through it, Pays-de-la-Loire is a region of breathtaking and majestic beauty. In the past a favoured spot by French kings and nobles, Pays-de-la-Loire stretches 300 km of coastline along the Atlantic, it lies north west of France, with Brittany to its north and Poitou Charentes to its south.

The region’s landscape is a study in contrasts: golden sandy beaches, captivating bays, and enchanting islands exude the splendor of the seas, while the magnificently tranquil Loire flows into lush countryside with fertile fields and gently rolling hills. And all over Pays-de-la-Loire, one will marvel at the fine architectural sights, with more than 300 elegant chateaux and ornate gardens, many of them restored to their former grand state.

The climate in Pays-de-la-Loire is oceanic, with summer temperatures reaching 26 degrees Celsius, and winter temperatures dropping to 6 degrees. Mild and agreeable, it is a perfect place for many engaging sports activities: boating and sailing, fishing, windsurfing, canoeing, biking, pony trekking and horse riding. Country parks and swimming lakes provide hours of family pleasure, while car and motorcycle enthusiasts may find Le Mans’ popular races irresistible.

Nantes is Pays-de-la-Loire’s capital, and is famous for it’s 19th century architecture, and buildings that date back to medieval times. The cultural experiences to be enjoyed in this town are numerous, as offered by its art galleries, museums, and opera house.

Vendee, along the Bay of Biscay, is one of the more popular spots, with its numerous beach resorts, bars, casino, commercial port and marina. It also has two main islands that are surely worth visiting.

Real estate property in Pays-de-la-Loire has a very healthy market, with prices experiencing a slow but steady increase. There is a great range of property available, from renovation project cottage houses to stately homes. Prices for farmhouses are usually at 40,000€ - 60,000€, 2 bedroom apartments are at 70,000€ – 110,000€, and 3 bedroom houses are around the 200,000€ mark.

Pays-de-la-Loire enjoys a strong and stable economy, and many industries are well represented in the region. It enjoys strong communications systems and transport services are excellent both with its road network as well as its seas.

The fabulous countryside and coastal views, along with the gentler laid back pace, promises a delightful way of life for anyone in Pays-de-la-Loire.

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