Pays de la Loire Dos and Don'ts

Well La Rochelle is a pretty little town on the Atlantic coast of France. It's Famous for its long beaches and nearby isles like Ille de Re. The citycentre is cosy and there are some great shops. You should really take a boat trip to Fort Boyaert (I don't know if that's the right spelling) it is a fortress in the sea. At night you should certainly explore the local cuisine. Fish dishes are recommended.

a very local place, has the feel of a country village. is twinned with scarborough, england along with munich, germany and other places worldwide. Although the locals are used to a variety of culture the effort of speaking french is much apprecitated.

An idyllic quiet little village less than an hour from Nantes - take a walk along the river Erdre to savour the peace, go to the local pizzeria that churns out the most marvellous pizzas, and simply relax amidst some wonderful people - of course, I go there for personal interests very often... it is not on the tourist trail by any chance...

La Sauzaie: a place in Bretignolles-sur-Mer where's located the best surfing spot around! La Sauzaie is a reaf, in contradiction to the other spots of Bretignolles, wich are beach breaks. Every year there's a 4 stars WQS (World Qualifiying Series) taking place at La Sauzaie - wich attracts many local surfing fans and interested persons, but alos some of the best surfers around the WQS circuit. The local surf shop and school Atlantic Lezard and the local surf club Breti Surf Team is present at the competition and help with its organisation.
This competition is a good way to meet local peoples, if you want to meet local surfers, come at any other time of the year, take your board and gain their respect ;)

destination idéale pour qui aime le camping, la mer, les vagues et le dépaysement complet. il y a quelques bons petits restaurants sur la faute sur mer ainsi qu'une multitude de petits magasins en tout genres, en plus les gens sont super sympa (évidemment c'est les vacances quand j'y vais). prendre avec soi deux-trois maillots de bain, une bonne crème solaire et du matos de camping pour bien profiter d'une grosse semaine (minimum légal !!!) de beau temps. et puis au pire s'il pleut c'est qu'au matin, l'aprèm c'est nickel !!!