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...
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.
The Vendée is perfect for a week-long stay. With its long sandy beaches, sun-drenched islands, unspoiled marshes and major historical sites, the department offers a wide variety of landscapes and atmospheres. This 7-day itinerary in the Vendée starts from Les Sables-d'Olonne, an ideal base from which to explore the region. Day after day, it allows you to discover Noirmoutier, Saint-Jean-de-Monts, Puy du Fou, Marais Poitevin, Montaigu, and Clisson, while allowing time for relaxation. Designed for a balanced pace, this program combines beaches, heritage, nature, and gastronomy, with practical travel tips. It's a simple and enjoyable way to explore the Vendée without rushing, allowing you to make the most of each stage of your journey.
When you think of the "French Postcard," you probably imagine quiet stone villages, ancient castles, and rolling green hills. But in many places, that dream is now hidden behind crowds of tourists. Mayenne is different.
It is France’s best-kept secret—a department where time seems to have slowed down. It offers all the charm of Normandy and the soul of Brittany, but without the queues. As Monsieur de France, I invite you to step off the beaten path and discover a land of quiet luxury, where the "Old World" charm is still very much alive.
Article updated on January 8, 2026
French history
Pays de la Loire
Jules VERNE ? the French inventor of "science fiction
Jérôme Prod'homme
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.
