Discover here all that Monsieur de France tells or presents in connection with the Pays de la Loire region. This region includes the departments of Loire-Attlantique, Vendée, Mayenne, Sarthe and Maine-et-Loire. Cities like Nantes, Angers, Le Mans, Laval, La Roche sur Yon but also big tourist cities like La Baule, Pornichet, Saint Jean de Mont, or charming villages like Sainte Suzanne in Mayenne...
Do you dream of a 7-day stay in Vendée combining beaches, heritage and nature? This itinerary starts in Les Sables-d'Olonne, the department's maritime capital, and takes you to Noirmoutier, Saint-Jean-de-Monts, Puy du Fou, Marais Poitevin and Montaigu, for a week that balances relaxation and discovery.
It's one of France's 101 départements, and perhaps the most typical, with its towns rich in history and, above all, its many small villages. Postcard villages with churches, town halls, cafés and lanes that lead you through dazzling green countryside. The Mayenne is also the magnificent river that gives it its name and crosses it from top to bottom. It's the perfect destination if you want to spend some time in the countryside and get a taste of a France that's less touristy but so much more authentic...
French history
Pays de la Loire
Jules VERNE ? the French inventor of "science fiction
Jérôme Monsieur de France
Jules Verne occupies a unique place among the great French writers. Through his tales of adventure and anticipation, he opened the doors to unexplored worlds for 19th-century readers. A visionary, he imagined submarines, rockets, space travel, and journeys to the center of the Earth long before science made them a reality. His work shaped world literature and inspired generations of scientists.
There is the politician, there is the journalist, the man of the words of humor and there is especially the man of the Great War. The man who won the Victory in 1918. Georges Clémenceau, nicknamed "the tiger", is the story of a French destiny born in the West, in a land of convictions: the Vendée.
If freedom of conscience is guaranteed by law in France, it is because a long road has been travelled. It began, at least in part, in April 1598 with the promulgation, by King Henry IV, of the Edict of Nantes. This was a first, since it guaranteed freedom of conscience to Protestants, albeit under certain conditions. For the first time, two religions coexisted, at least partially, in France.
The historic capital of Brittany and now a dynamic metropolis in western France, Nantes charms visitors with its heritage, river, and creativity. With its medieval castle, lively neighborhoods, gardens, and futuristic machines, the city blends history and modernity. Visiting Nantes means immersing yourself in a city where every street tells a story.
