From the lush green inland to the Atlantic coast beaches, discover the Pays de la Loire region: Nantes with its Ducs de Bretagne castle and its port, La Baule, Sables d’Olonne sailing capital, the Vendée Globe sailing race, the Puy du Fou show, Saint Nazaire and the Atlantic shipyards, Saint Jean de Mont, Pornichet, Le Pouliguen, La Roche-sur-Yon, Tours …But also Ile d'Yeu and Noirmoutier islands and Guérande peninsula, for a genuine, picturesque atmosphere, and Le Mans, city of Art and History, are very worthwhile stops to make!
Further up the Loire, discover the Anjou and Saumur wines and their prestigious AOC (apellation d’origine contrôlée).
And as for gastronomy, try the superb seafood platters, Anger plums, Vendée brioches or Retz shortbread.