Top 10 Cultural Tours in Pays de la Loire, France

April 9, 2022 Phylicia Berquist

Pays de la Loire (French pronunciation: ​[pe.i də la lwaʁ]; Breton: Broioù al Liger, meaning Loire Country) is one of the 18 regions of France. It is one of the regions created in the 1950s to serve as a zone of influence for its capital, Nantes, one of a handful so-called "balancing metropolises" (métropoles d'équilibre)¹.
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1. Segway: "The Wide Angle" city tour Nantes - 2H30

Segway Mobilboard Nantes, 9 Rue des Vieilles Douves Place Geneviève Vix, 44000 Nantes, France Segway Mobilboard Nantes
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Everything you need to see is in this tour ! The city's historical center, Nantes's island, the elephant, the castle and every form of art in Nantes is on schedule for this amazing tour ! Guided by an English, French and/or Spanish speaking guide, you will find exactly what you are looking for ! Book this tour and enjoy the ride ! ;)

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Use of helmet

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By elliottb274

Absolutely amazing, i really enjoyed this tour with Hakim wich have been a really good guide with a good knowledge of the city and all the history of the town. I invite you to book as soon as possible a tour if you want to discover the city in a good way! Thanks Mobile board

2. Segway: "The Great Escape" - city tour Nantes - 2H00

Segway Mobilboard Nantes, 9 Rue des Vieilles Douves Place Geneviève Vix, 44000 Nantes, France Segway Mobilboard Nantes
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Segway guided tours are a very special and surprising way to visit Nantes. It's also convenient in most streets. It makes good memories and allows you to visit a city in a few hours instead of a few days.

Inclusions: Use of Segway

Exclusions: Dinner, Private transportation, Bottled water

Reviewed By elliottb274

Absolutely amazing, i really enjoyed this tour with Hakim wich have been a really good guide with a good knowledge of the city and all the history of the town. I invite you to book as soon as possible a tour if you want to discover the city in a good way! Thanks Mobile board

3. Segway: "Nantes's Patrimony" City tour Nantes - 1H30

Segway Mobilboard Nantes, 9 Rue des Vieilles Douves Place Geneviève Vix, 44000 Nantes, France Segway Mobilboard Nantes
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Let's ride our Segway next to the Erdre and go through places that have made Nantes' history ! The castle of Britanny's Dukes and the famous square Bouffay with its neighborhood full of bars and restaurants !

Inclusions: Helmet, Guide, See the main sights, Souvenir photo

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By Aldo67_Go_on

After a short Segway - introduction by our very experienced and competent guide, we were allowed to experience an exciting city tour. Very recommendable!

4. 3-Day Mt Saint-Michel & Loire Valley Castles with Optional Pick up

2 Rue des Pyramides, 75001 Paris, France Paris City Vision
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Explore Normandy and the châteaux of France’s Loire Valley on this 3-day tour from Paris. Visit famous Mont St-Michel and tour the Abbey with your guide. Travel deep into the château country of the Loire Valley and visit beautiful castles like Château de Chambord and the Château du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci lived. Hear of the history and heritage of these spectacular mansions during your tours. This easy excursion from Paris is a wonderful way to see more of France. Overnight accommodation and comfortable coach transport are included.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Transport in luxury air-conditioned coach, Professional guide, 2 nights accommodation in a 4 star hotel, Meals included : Lunch on the first day, buffet breakfasts, 1 dinner and lunch on the third day, Porterage service on hotel arrival and departure, Entrance ticket for the various monuments., Pick up and drop hotel in Paris ( if option selected)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drink, unless specified, Lunch on the 2nd day

Reviewed By leannem578

***DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE*** TERRIBLE customer service. Have contacted them before the Covid pandemic asking for a refund. Did not receive it. Then Covid hit - asked MANY times via email for a refund. This trip was for 4 adults - for a cost of 476Euros. There have been so many emails - and they keep saying that a refund is in the works. First they said immediately, then they said 6 months. I cannot recommend this tour operator due to this blatant disrespect of their customers. I need these funds back. I was out of work for more than 8 months - and this is really unacceptable.

5. Nantes Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

Fontaine de la Place Royale, 17 Place Royale, 44000 Nantes, France Fontaine de la Place Royale, 17 Place Royale, 44000 Nantes, France

With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Inclusions: Local guide ("Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Optional activity costs, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included), All Fees and Taxes

6. Private 3-hour Walking Tour of Nantes with official tour guide

Tour Travel and More Paris

Nantes is truly a unique city to visit. You will have a chance to visit the Cathedral of Nantes, amazing views and green gardens, and of course a view of the Castle of Duques of Bretagne. You will be able to enjoy much more during this private tour. The tour will be a 3 hour private walking tour. Your private tour guide will show you around the best parts of Nantes. Here is an example of some of the sites that you will enjoy in Nantes: Marc Elder Square Statue Anne of Brittany Castle of Dukes of Brittany Nantes Cathedral Cours Cambronne - Bouffay square Passage Pommeraye Graslin theatre area Fountain de la Place Royale The exact order will depend on the exact starting time. We will arrange the exact itinerary depending on that. The exact time spent in all the locations will also depend on how much time is spent at each.

Inclusions: Official tour guide for 3 hours in Nantes, Meeting point in your hotel centrally located or central meeting point, Local Taxes, Private Tour

Exclusions: Food and Drinks, Entrances Fees

Reviewed By Rafagonzaleza21

All was very well organized by the company. The local guide was excellent as well as the driver. I suggest tourists to take this tour.

7. Discover Liberation of Paris History - A Private Historical Walking Tour

Place Edmond Rostand, 75006 Paris, France Private Paris Tours & Excursions

Paris outragée, Paris brisée, Paris martyrisée, Mais Paris libérée! - these words are known by all Parisians and represent proudly the events during the infamous Liberation of Paris. Want to know more about Paris? Then join with our guide on a historical tour and that will show you the life of the Parisians during WWII, from occupation to Liberation. From the most beautiful and glorious hours to the darkest. This private experience has it all! ✔Go back in time to the Liberation of Paris ✔Explore the city & learn its history ✔Private tour: only you & your guide. ✔Visit the Luxembourg Garden & Le Marais ✔100% personalized just for you ✔Hear war stories & interesting local insights Go where all the action happened, visit the Luxembourg garden where the allied tanks fought ferociously the German garrison. Follow the route of the armored division of General Leclerc to the heart of the city, through the Latin Quarter and many more...

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8. The Instagrammable Spots of Nantes with a Local

FNAC Nantes, Place du Commerce, 44032 Nantes, France LocalBini - Your European peer2peer platform for Experiences by Locals

This Experience is provided by a private local. If you want to spice up your instagram feed and impress your friends with stunning shots from your travels, then you are at the right place! Let me show you the most beautiful and impressive spots in Nantes and guide you with some useful tips to take good pictures from your phone or camera! Of course, while strolling through the city and taking photos of the most unique places, you will also get to know more about Nantes and learn about its secrets from a local’s perspective. Join me on this adventure and bring your insta feed to the next level. Make sure you don’t book this experience too late, as you don’t want to miss the golden hour!

Inclusions: A Local that wants to show you his city!

Exclusions: Personal expenses during the Experience, Food, drinks or snacks

Reviewed By Susan M

Thomas was a great guide, well informed and easy to understand. He even brought his mother to meet us since he thought we spoke German ( we live in Germany but are basically English speakers) and she was a wealth of information about the Cathedral and Strasbourg in general. We learned a lot in a very short time, and were pleased with the experience. Highly recommend!

9. Surprise Walk of Nantes with a Local

Parc De L' Elephant, 44200 Nantes, France LocalBini - Your European peer2peer platform for Experiences by Locals

This Experience is provided by a private local. Are you ready to join me for a surprise walk around Nantes? From my many experiences and personal interactions in Nantes, I have gathered a personal checklist of must-sees with my most memorable places. Don’t miss out on the chance to see Nantes from a unique perspective and understand why I call this place my home! Create a deeper connection with the city, just like I have, and enjoy exclusive anecdotes, tips and tricks, and secret revelations of Nantes. We will meet at the Parc de L’Elephant and from there, your authentic discovery of Nantes will start!

Inclusions: A Local that wants to show you his city!

Exclusions: Personal expenses during the Experience, Food, drinks or snacks

Reviewed By Susan M

Thomas was a great guide, well informed and easy to understand. He even brought his mother to meet us since he thought we spoke German ( we live in Germany but are basically English speakers) and she was a wealth of information about the Cathedral and Strasbourg in general. We learned a lot in a very short time, and were pleased with the experience. Highly recommend!

10. Discover Nantes in 60 minutes with a Local

Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery, Passerelle Victor-Schoelcher, Quai de la Fosse, 44000 Nantes, France LocalBini - Your European peer2peer platform for Experiences by Locals

This Experience is provided by a private local. You only have an hour to fall in love with Nantes? Challenge accepted! Discover Nantes during a short but sweet excursion, in which you will learn the most interesting facts about the city, the local lifestyle and the modern transformation of the city. We will meet at the Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery and go on our stroll from there. Discover what the everyday life of a local looks like and learn where the city gets its characteristic ambience from, by seeing it through the eyes of a local. Walking through the city, you will discover exactly what makes Nantes special! This is also your chance to get insider tips about the best cafes, restaurants and bars to visit during your time here, and learn how to make the most out of your visit. This is the perfect experience for someone visiting the city for the first time, or someone that wants to rediscover it!

Inclusions: A Local that wants to show you his city!

Exclusions: Personal expenses during the Experience, Food, drinks or snacks

Reviewed By Susan M

Thomas was a great guide, well informed and easy to understand. He even brought his mother to meet us since he thought we spoke German ( we live in Germany but are basically English speakers) and she was a wealth of information about the Cathedral and Strasbourg in general. We learned a lot in a very short time, and were pleased with the experience. Highly recommend!

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