Step by step, from surprise to surprise ... Discovery of the Loire-Atlantic!
Take time to assess each parcel of vines, each side of the cliff, each sand dune ... and use the most natural vehicle : your feet!
In Loire-Atlantique, 5000 km of trails allowing everyone to travel rural, coastal and urban roads.
Some hiking trails will enable small and large walkers to enjoy the best hiking routes like the Loire, the Erdre the Sèvre or the coast ...
The GR3® long-distance footpath - from west to east… from La Baule (E2) to Fresne-sur-Loire (E10) • 205 km
Follow the age-old route taken by the Loire boatmen for a colourful excursion! Set off to explore Nantes and Guérande, the majestic main towns of Loire-Atlantique, and cross the most beautiful open spaces of the Department: the salt marshes, the Erdre and the Loire!
The pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela – from north to south… from Saint-Nicolas-de-Redon (B4) to Clisson (G8) • 121 km
On the route to Santiago de Compostela you simply follow the water: first the Nantes-Brest Canal takes you to the Erdre and then to Nantes. Cross the Loire and then the Sèvre Nantaise immediately leads you into the heart of the Nantes vineyards region!
The GR8® long-distance footpath – from Saint-Brevin (F3) to Bourgneuf-en-Retz (H4) • 49.5 km
Recharge your batteries in the open air, with a succession of creeks and golden, sandy beaches on one side and a parade of little seaside towns with their tiled roofs on the other - and right in front of you, the wide-open pathway promising more pleasures.
Not forgetting
The Tour of Brière – the starting point is the village of Kerhinet at Saint-Lyphard (D2) • 59 km
Natural areas not to be missed!
Feel like a bit of peace and quiet but also keen to explore? Immerse yourself in Loire Atlantique’s natural areas! Vast landscapes or more enclosed valleys, the choice is yours ...
Wherever you go, you’ll stride back home refreshed and reinvigorated!
12000 Hectares de vignoble Nantais.
Nourri des douceurs ligériennes, le vignoble nantais donne naissance au fameux muscadet. Ici, les exploitations sont petites et nombreuses, les villages ont un charme indéniable. À travers les vignes, sous-bois et ruisseaux... ces circuits offrent la douceur, les goûts et les senteurs des grands domaines viticoles. Cheminant à un rythme tranquille par les sentiers de campagne et les tournées de vigne...Une invitation à parcourir la route des vins hors des sentiers battus.
Sailing up the estuary of the Loire, the Erdre or the Sèvre...
Passing landscapes with sharp contrasts between land and water! Wild countryside with sheer banks and magnificent views! A view of the country that you will never tire of; new horizons guaranteed!
A patchwork of land and water
The marshes known as the Marais de Brière, the Marais Breton, the Marais de Grée, not to mention the Loire meadows, are patchworks of canals, floodplains, hillocks and reed-beds. They're a paradise for migrant bird species and the flora is out of the ordinary too. Let the calm atmosphere of these areas wash over you.
All the atmosphere of traditional crafts.
Get to know the industrial history of Loire Atlantique and learn the story of its people! Prepare to be surprised by these picturesque landscapes and sites.
Loire Atlantique’s wealth of historical heritage.
Walk around and enjoy a different way to discover the castles, architecture, urban landscapes and religious heritage too! We’ll be walking through history!
Let’s head for the coast...
Thanks to its 133 km of coastline, Loire Atlantique is the dream destination if you're looking for fresh sea air! Enjoy the varied landscapes, choosing from vast, fine sandy beaches, little inlets, dunes or rocky shores: all the pleasures of the ocean within easy reach!
Our OH LA L.A.! routes
Surprising routes that take you off the beaten track, picturesque and unusual discoveries just waiting to be found in Loire Atlantique.
