Le Pays de la Loire

This is a region famous for its seaside resorts, beaches and fishing ports... The Baule beach is said to be the most beautiful beach in Europe (9 kilometres worth of fine white sand), other beaches in the area include the Croisic, the Pouliguen and the Pornichet, all of which provide an ideal location for holidays or weekend breaks on the Atlantic coast. Saint-Jean-de-Monts is well worth a visit, its sandy beach stretching out on 8 kilometres, 750 hectares of maritime pineland, as well as the Sables d'Olonne. Finally, the islands of Ré, Noirmoutier and Yeu are also charming sites to visit. Activities such as golf, sailing and health spa centres are readily available in the area.