Attractions and sights in the Loire Valley

Cave and abyss
53270 Thorigné-en-Charnie

The Saulges Cave and Canyon, located in Thorigné-en-Charnie in Pays de la Loire, form a natural and prehistoric area emblematic of the region.

Attraction park
44200 Nantes

The Machines of the island in Nantes are an artistic and tourist space inspired by the worlds of Jules Verne and Leonardo da Vinci, installed in former shipyards on the island of Nantes, in the Pays de la Loire.

Lake and water body
85560 Longeville-sur-Mer

The Marais poitevin, located in Longeville-sur-Mer in Pays de la Loire, is an emblematic natural space, without historical period specified in the available sources.

Botanical garden
49360 Maulevrier

Maulévrier Eastern Park, located in Maine-et-Loire, is the largest Japanese garden in Europe (29 ha), combining Asian plants, artificial lake and traditional decorative elements around an 18th century castle.

Planetarium
44000 Nantes

The Planetarium de Nantes is a monument dedicated to astronomy located in the city of Nantes, in the Pays de la Loire region. No specific period is associated with its construction.

Zoo and animal park
44710 Port-Saint-Père

Planète Sauvage is an 85 hectare zoological park located in Port-Saint-Père (Loire-Atlantique), opened in 1992 under the name Safari Africain, combining safari by car and pedestrian area with delphinarium and unusual accommodation.

Attraction park
85590 Les Epesses

Le Puy du Fou is a historical leisure complex located in the Epesses in Vendée, combining immersive shows and architectural reconstructions since 1989. Founded by Philippe de Villiers, he staged major episodes in the history of France and the region, with special effects and local volunteers.

Sites - Attractions
49000 Angers

Terra Botanica is a plant-themed park inaugurated in 2010 in Angers (Maine-et-Loire), dedicated to biodiversity and Angelian horticulture, on 40 hectares.