Pays de la Loire Travel Forum

Car rental in Loire Valley.
Posted: Mon September 21, 2009 09:23 PM UTC

Bob here from Alberta....Visiting next June, are all the rentals manual? I prefer automatic.

Have a great day!

bobparsonsalberta

9 replies

La Tranche-sur-Mer

Overnight parking with caravan
Posted: Thu July 16, 2009 12:43 AM UTC

Could anyone suggest some safe parking facilities close to Le Tranche Sur Mer, that would permit overnight parking with a caravan. Either in Le Tranche or close by. This is in anticipation of a late arrival but would enable us to complete our journey, until booking into our holiday park the following morning. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thankyou for your time.

Pouvoir n'importe qui suggère du parking facilités sûres ferment Au Tranche Sur Mer, cela permettrait du jour au lendemain garant avec une caravane. Dans Le Tranche ou tout près. Ceci est à l'idée d'une dernière arrivée mais nous rendrait capable de compléter notre voyage, jusqu'à ce que réserver dans nos vacances gare le matin suivant. N'importe quelles suggestions seraient appréciées. Merci beaucoup pour votre temps.

wicko9

1 reply

Transport from Nantes to Chateaubriant
Posted: Fri July 10, 2009 03:25 PM UTC

Hi there I am travelling to Nantes by air on the 10th of October about 10.00hrs and wish to travel to Chateaubriant, any ideas of times from bus station thanks for looking alec

eckcan

1 reply

Rail Travel In France
Posted: Mon June 29, 2009 10:38 AM UTC

hi can you please tell me the cheapest way to get from st malo to nantes, i arrive at st malo at 11am on mon 6th july and want to be at the harbour by 4pm tues 7th?

i look forward to your reply.

thanks
cheryl

hanlinch

2 replies

Visting the castles for a weekend
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 06:49 PM UTC

Hi,

I and my friend will be in Paris on a Friday evening.
we want to spend the weekend visiting the castles in the valley.
We have the return flight out of Paris (CDG) on Sunday late evening.

Which city (in the valley)should we stay - whichever is closer to the castles and accessible by public transport. Alternatively if we can find tours to these castles from the local city,it will be easier.

Thanks in adavnce
Jayanthi

jayanthiv

7 replies

Somewhere beautiful to stay en route to St Jean De Monts from Nantes Airport
Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 05:23 PM UTC

Hi guys,

could anyone suggest somewhere fab to stay over on the way to St Jean De Monts from Nantes airport?

We need to bare in mind that we'll have two tired children straight off a plane so we only want to travel a max of 30 mins from the airport. If we go somewhere half way or so then we've estimated that we'll only have approx 40 mins of travelling the next day to get to our holiday destination of Orouet, St Jean De Monts.

Check list required is;

1. Somewhere 30 min from the airport en route to holiday destination

2. Somewhere beautiful to wake up to in the morning !

3. Somewhere that serves a typical French breakfast, has swimming pool (outside)
and the Kids say 'WOW' to because its so pretty !

Not a lot to ask for I'm sure.....????

P.S RYAN AIR ARE SELLING FLIGHTS FOR £5 TO NANTES AT THE MINUTE UNTIL MONDAY I THINK? ONLY FROM CERTAIN AIRPORTS THOUGH.

clint04

4 replies

Nantes to St Malo without a car
Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 12:44 PM UTC

Hi,
I'm trying to get to St Malo from London (by Monday 25th afternoon)and the flights to Dinard are sold out.
I could fly from London City airport to Nantes arriving 20.30h on Sunday.

*Anyone know if I could then travel on from Nantes Aeorport to St Malo at this time of evening, or would it be too late?

*Any ideas on how long it would take to do this on Monday morning?

Obviously I'd like as few changes as possible! My end destination is a hotel near the spa.

Reading other replies, I went to the travel website mentioned but couldn't figure it out - i THINK it was saying no direct trains, have to change in Rennes.

thank you!!

saritalove

7 replies

What Transport is available from Nantes TGV to St Jean De Monts
Posted: Wed May 6, 2009 11:27 PM UTC

Could anyone please tell me what options are available to me and my family for getting from Nantes Rail Station to St Jean De Monts.

Is there a bus, if so what is the number and is there a website I can find a timetable.

If I get a train from Nantes, what is the best station to go to and are taxis readily available at the stations?

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Steve

SEW62

2 replies

If you could only pick 3 chateau...
Posted: Thu April 16, 2009 07:15 PM UTC

I'm traveling with my family for 2 weeks to France in early August. We'll be spending 2+ days in the Loire area, and I'm trying to narrow down my sightseeing choices. We'll be staying in Tours, and will see the cathedral there. If you had to pick 3-4 chateau to visit, which are your "don't miss"? I've pretty much decided on Chenonceau, but what other advice do you have for me?

lizscoular

7 replies

Hotel du Tourime
Posted: Tue April 14, 2009 01:24 PM UTC

Hi all!

Has someone stayed in Hotel du Tourisme in Nantes? What do you think of it? Do you have suggestions for another hotel in the center of Nantes?

Many thanks! or... Merci! :)

qrestina

3 replies

St Malo to Nantes
Posted: Tue April 7, 2009 07:42 PM UTC

I live in Bournemouth and am looking to travel to Nantes in June, and would like to take the ferry from Poole. On the day I wish to travel there is one ferry to St Malo, which arrives at 19:30. I have enquired about trains to Nantes and it seems the last one goes at 19:50, which is probably cutting it a bit too fine. I have tried to find out about bus/coach services but have had no luck so far.

Can anyone point me in the direction of information on bus routes between St Malo and Nantes, presumably via/changing at Rennes?

Or can anyone reassure me that 20 minutes will be enough time to change from ferry to train at St Malo?

It's frustrating that it just seems assumed that anyone travelling to St Malo will just want to stop there. I'm sure it's very pretty and everything, but still...

CaptainHM

7 replies

Weather in juin (La Baule)
Posted: Thu March 26, 2009 11:15 AM UTC

Hello! I need your help :)
who knows what kind of weather is in LaBaule at about 8-13 june? Will we be able to swim and to tan? Thanks

irongirl

9 replies

Cookery holidays?
Posted: Wed February 11, 2009 09:57 PM UTC

A friend is looking for a cookery holiday in the Loire region. Can anyone recommend a provider?

Thanks

SallyM

3 replies

loire cycling holiday
Posted: Sun January 25, 2009 07:17 PM UTC

Looking to arrange a week's cycling in Loire area in late May 09, appreciate advice on itinery & suitable hotel accommodation in area

thughesy

2 replies

Winter clothing needed in nantes!!
Posted: Sun January 25, 2009 10:15 AM UTC

Hi all,

Am visiting Nantes in the february first week. How will be the climate over there (especially temperature ranges) and what sort of winter clothes i need to carry there? Please reply asap..thanks in advance...

ggkarthick

4 replies

Trvel from Nantes Airport to City Centre on Sunday morning
Posted: Fri January 23, 2009 10:45 AM UTC

My flight arrives at 9am at Nantes Aeroprt- the Air bus does not run till mid afternoon on a Sunday, and Bus 37 to Neustrie only runs hourly from 10:44 am. Can anyone tell me how to get to the city ? How much will a taxi cost? Is there a shuttle service? Many thanks!

petitegourmand

3 replies

Nantes to Rennes or Quimper
Posted: Sat January 17, 2009 07:02 PM UTC

Hi.

Is there a bus/coach service that goes from Nantes to rennes or as far as Quimper around 11.00 on a Thursday? I can't get the info from scnf, I keep getting a blank timetable page!!!

Thanks for your help.
Beth x

Bif75

2 replies

Visiting Les Chateaux!
Posted: Wed October 8, 2008 04:23 AM UTC

My sister and I will be in Tours in April 2009. I have been searching the Web for tour companies that would do these specific Chateaux: Azay le Rideau, Chaumont, and Chenonceau. The minibus tour that I found on the Tours website will visit only a couple of the Chateaux, but not all of them. I have only 1 day to to a 'complete' tour of these 3 chateaux. Can anyone suggest another tour company that would include all 3 chateaux, possibly more? We don't drive (car) but we can probably handle a bicylcle or scooter if they are available in Tours? I'd much prefer a small group or private tour, though.

SandiM

4 replies

Sightseeing in Nantes
Posted: Wed September 24, 2008 05:26 PM UTC

I will be spending around 4 to 5 hours in Nantes in the afternoon including the lunch break. How can I fruitfully utilise the time to see around Nantes? Should I travel by a tram? What would be the fare like? If somebody can help me with suggestions it would be most welcome.

MKSen

1 reply

Angers

travel to angers
Posted: Sun September 14, 2008 09:21 AM UTC

hi, is it possible to reach angers through TGV train from paris CDG airport?

ibneyounus

2 replies

transport to st jean de monts
Posted: Wed September 3, 2008 10:30 PM UTC

what options are there for travelling from nantes airport to st jean de monts.

kentrac

1 reply

Angers

Cheap eats in Angers
Posted: Sat July 19, 2008 09:41 PM UTC

Could I please get your recommendations for cheap eats (meals under 15 euro) in Angers? I love street food and picnics, too!

HenriettaStackpole

2 replies

Day Trips from Nantes
Posted: Thu June 5, 2008 02:52 AM UTC

Any good suggestions for day trips in a car (for one or two days) outside of Nantes? We like anything -- rural and walking once we get there is always nice though. We would be there in March '09

KarolAnne

2 replies

Weather at the Beach
Posted: Thu June 5, 2008 02:47 AM UTC

What would the weather be like in mid-march in St. Jean de Monts?

KarolAnne

4 replies

Saumur

Local Transportation
Posted: Mon June 2, 2008 05:28 PM UTC

I shall be in Saumur in early July. Can one buy weekly passes for the busses (local, to Tours, Angers, etc). If yes please give me a contact point. Thank you

cabmerlot

1 reply

Cities to go how long to stay in august
Posted: Sun April 6, 2008 04:47 PM UTC

Hello,

I'd like to go to the Pays de la Loire with my girlfriend.
Do you know if late August (ex. 18-23 august) is too crowded, or if it is bearable?
Do you know the best towns to stay and the best places to visit?
We're thinking of staying there for 4 days and after spend 2 days in Mont St Michel. Do you think it's too much, too little or just fine?
Thanks,
carlos andrade
Brasil

CarlosAndrade

2 replies

Relaxing holiday
Posted: Tue January 29, 2008 02:41 PM UTC

Hi,

I have been looking at places to stay in Pays de la Loire for a week with my boyfriend.

I am looking to stay in a gite or a campsite but would like to be relatively near a lakeside beach, or somewhere to relax by water.

The main purpose of our holiday is to take in the sites, go to local markets and sample the local wine and cusine.

I am on a tight budget so I appreciate any advice I can get really.

Many thanks :-)

welshwanderer

5 replies

Fontenay-le-Comte

apartment or gite in marais area
Posted: Mon December 10, 2007 02:37 AM UTC

My wife and I are travelling to the Vendee area late September 2008. We are looking for self catering accommodation in or near the Marais Poitevin. We prefer an apartment or small house for one week in a small town with market and usual food retail. A double or queen size bed, full kitchen facilities. Our budget is around 200 euros per week. Any suggestions?

Kiwi2007

4 replies

Honeymoon in loire
Posted: Sun December 2, 2007 09:16 AM UTC

Hi there,

we are planning to drive to Loire from eurostar for a 5 days in April
Never been there before, so looking for some recommendations. We are looking at Chateaux and also at the opportunity to play a bit of golf and wine tasting. We found a place called les bordes with a golf course on site. Anybody been here. We are fairly new to golf an just want the opportunity to play once or twice, otherwise we would like to go wine tasting and other sight seeing.

Thanks

pippaandtim

9 replies

Châteaux de La Bretesche?
Posted: Tue November 20, 2007 07:45 PM UTC

Hi,
I am going to stay at the Châteaux de La Bretesche near Nantes. How do I get there from the Nantes train station? Should I hire a taxi? Can I take a bus? Any idea how long the trip is? I appreciate any information you can provide!

Litkultura

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