Mayenne for example has 55 inhabitants per km, whilst Loire-Atlantique appears relatively crowded with inhabitants per km. Property prices are slightly lower than the average for France but have been rising steadily in the past few years, particularly in the coastal areas and the Loire valley, making it a good place to invest in property. There is also a high speed 2 hour TGV link between Nantes and Paris which has benefited the local economy, tourism and property market.
The economy was traditionally based on agro foods, but today boasts an impressive and diverse economic portfolio with many small and medium sized businesses. The region is now the fifth wealthiest region in France, with GDP representing 4. Unemployment is consistently lower than the national average. The region is the second largest in France for both agriculture and livestock breeding, and the fifth largest for fishing.
Food processing is the leading employer in the region's industrial sector - primarily dairy products, biscuit manufacture and pork products. Wood processing ranks number one nationally and fashion ranks second. Rivers Maine, Mayenne and Sarthe: 49, 53, 72 riverboat cruising cabin cruisers , from several boat hire bases. By department Nantes 44 , Regional capital; Nantes is a big city, with a historic centre; it offers plenty of opportunities for shopping and urban tourism.
The biggest attraction is the castle of the Dukes of Brittany, which houses the city museums. Other attractions in Nantes include more museums, the late medieval cathedral, in in western French gothic style, and river boats on the Erdre, a tributary of the Loire.
La Baule 44 - One of the more famous French seaside resorts - famous since the nineteenth century. Planete Sauvage , 44 south west of Nantes. A large wildlife park over acres , with safari tours. Over 2, animals in semi liberty. Angers 49 Historic city, with one of the biggest and finest medieval castles in France. It has a working drawbridge.
Closed Nov-Feb. Rest of year open daily except Mondays. The vineyards of the Pays de la Loire offer myriad choices for visitors, whatever your favourite tipple! With rivers such as the Mayenne, Sarthe and Erdre to choose from, the Pays de la Loire External link is overflowing with waterways for boating, fishing and canoeing enthusiasts.
A masterpiece of religious architecture, the Abbey of Fontevraud External link always surprises first-time visitors who are amazed by the incredible diversity of its architecture, shaped between the 12th and 20th centuries.
Today, the abbey hosts concerts, conferences and exhibitions. Enjoy a unique array of extraordinary sights and a huge breath of fresh air in the Grand Parc du Puy du Fou theme park, where you can take advantage of dozens of daytime activities across 45 hectares of nature. Published: 15 March , Visit the Pays de la Loire! This historical, cultural and wine-growing heritage is matched by the prestige of cities like Tours or Orleans, and the generosity of its natural areas, such as the idyllic Sologne countryside.
In addition to this remarkable heritage, there are charming destinations like the superb village of Angles-sur-l'Anglin, the medieval town of Chauvigny and the peaceful Poitevin Marsh. The cities of Angers and Saumur with their rich built heritage, the sumptuous chateaux of the Loire valley and the famous Fontevraud abbey are some of the opportunities on offer to visitors of the Maine-et-Loire.
Mixing nature and traditions, the Mayenne offers plenty for those who love the countryside, including its Romanesque churches, its castles and its floral villages. The Sarthe offers visitors the historic and artistic heritage of the city of Le Mans, as well as also rural excursions in Perche Sarthois and in the Sarthe valley.
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