Western Loire 
Brissac Quince Chateau de Brissac Continuous residence of the family of the Dukes of Brissac since 1502, this château is built on seven levels and rises higher than any of the royal châteaux.
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Cosse-Le-Vivien Musee Robert Tatin (Robert Tatin Museum) Fantastic architecture created by Robert Tatin (1902-1983). Paintings, designs, ceramics testify to this artist's diverse creativity. |
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Fontevraud Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud (Fontevraud Royal Abbey) Extending over nearly 37 acres, the 12th-century Fontevraud Abbey is the largest monastery in the western world. Recumbent tomb figures of the Plantagenets, the counts of Anjou and the kings of England. |
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Laval Vieux Chateau Musee d'Art Naif (Museum of Naïve Art) Behind the Renaissance façade of the old castle, you will find approximately 450 works by French and foreign artists and a reconstruction of the famous Douanier Rousseaus studio. |
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Le MansOld City & Cathedral This vast and impressive Gothic cathedral is located in the largest and most charming medieval old city in France ringed by walls dating from the later Roman Empire. Musee Automobile de la Sarthe (Automobile Museum of Sarthe) Circuit des 24 Heures An outstanding collection of vintage and modern automobiles adjacent to the famous track of the 24-Hour Race of Le Mans |
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Les Epesses Le Puy du Fou: Cinescenie & Grand Parc Grandiose sound and light show emphasizing the region's history during the Vendéen wars. 75-acre historical and ecological theme park. |
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Le Lude Chateau The only chateau in France uniting three architectural styles: medieval fortress, Italian Renaissance and French Classicism. |
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Louresse-Rochemenier Village Troglodytique One of the most interesting of the region's cave (or "troglodyte") villages: a couple of farms cut into the rock, an underground chapel and a modernized troglodyte house |
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Malicorne Faienceries d'Art Malicorne is famous for its artistic porcelain. Its potters produce mainly faience ware, particularly reproduction period pieces. |
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Nantes Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne(Castle of the Dukes of Brittany) Dating back to the 9th century, this chateau was once the seat of the Dukes of Brittany. |
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Saint-Sulpice Le Verdon Le Logis de la la Chabotterie The fortified Chabotterie manor house takes you from room to room through a historic tour of the Vendéen wars. |
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Saumur Chateau de Saumur (Saumur Château) This delightful 14th-century château houses two fine museums: the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and the Musée du Cheval, devoted to the history of the horse. |
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Region Highlights - Gastronomy, Sports and Leisure, Art & Culture, and Directions to the Western Loire.
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