Known as ‘the garden of France’, the Atlantic Loire Valley is filled with exciting experiences and hidden gems to explore There are vineyards and chateaux – bien sur – but the Atlantic Loire Valley also offers stunning beaches, cute fishing ports, wild swimming and plenty more. Whether you’re visiting for a weekend or planning a longer stay, here are some places you won’t want to miss. Pound those pedals Explore part of the 500 miles of the Loire à Vélo cycle paths. Pick up a bike in Nantes and spend an afternoon wheeling along the side of the Loire towards Le Cellier, stopping off for a glass of something cold at one of the many guinguettes (riverside cafés) along the way. Relax on the terrace of La Sablière , which holds concerts at 7pm every Friday in the summer, or enjoy a picnic by the colourful beach huts at Mauves Balnéaire , where there’s also regular live music. Continue reading...