Pays de La Loire

Welcome to Pays de La Loire

The Pays de La Loire real estate market is varied as the area's landscape. There's quite a contrast between the rugged and raw coastline of the Atlantic in the west, and picturesque countryside as you go further east. The lush, green vegetation and winding rivers that characterize the central region can be found in-between.

In terms of Pays de La Loire homes for sale, this translates into scenic country farms, modest coastal cottages to stunning waterfront estates. The most expensive areas are found in Loire-Atlantique and Vendée which are right up there with the national average. If you're looking for more affordable options, look to the départements of Mayenne and Sarthe, where homes are still reasonable.

Pays de La Loire Real Estate

A scenic région, Pays de La Loire stretches along the Atlantic with 30 miles of Jade Coast, plenty of green countryside, and 250 miles of waterways. Built at the meeting point of several magnificent rivers and ideally situated at the mouth of the Loire Valley, Nantes is famous for Muscadet wine. While in Nantes, be sure to visit the Jules Verne museum and the Château des Ducs de Bretagne. In addition to the fortresses that guard Angers, Nantes and Saumur, there are over 100 châteaux that you can visit in the Western Loire. The Jardin des Olfacties (garden of scents) is located in the village of Coëx in the Vendée département.

With more than 54 listed monuments, Saumur is beautiful and sparkling with its white Tufa stone buildings, dominated by the silhouette of its grand château. La Ferté-Bernard is a little village, steeped in history, which is criss-crossed with canals. The prettiest way to experience its rich medieval heritage is to visit by barge.

Pays de La Loire Highlights

Départements: Loire-Atlantique, Maine-et-Loire, Mayenne, Sarthe, and Vendée

Capital: Nantes

Regional specialties: Salt from Guérande (white gold), paté au prunes d'Angers (plum pie), Sarthe sables (local cookie), Nantes berlignots (a sweet).