What to do and see in Pays de la Loire, France: The Best Ancient Ruins

December 30, 2021 Christa Meece

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.
Restaurants in Pays de la Loire

1. Chateau de Clisson

Rue du Chateau, 44190 Clisson France +33 2 40 54 02 22 [email protected] http://grand-patrimoine.loire-atlantique.fr
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4.5 based on 291 reviews

Chateau de Clisson

The chateau de Clisson is a multi-facetted monument. It was an unassailable fortress, a Duke's residence and a Romantic ruin. Its stones survived the passing of time (from the 11th to the 19th century) and today, they tell many stories of very colorful characters.

2. Enceinte Gallo-Romaine du Mans

quai Louis Blanc Cite Plantagenet, 72000 Le Mans City, Le Mans France +33 2 43 28 17 22 [email protected] http://www.lemans-tourisme.com
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4.5 based on 125 reviews

Enceinte Gallo-Romaine du Mans

3. Thermes Gallo-Romains

Place de l'Eglise, 53260 Entrammes France +33 2 43 49 46 46 [email protected] http://www.laval-tourisme.com/en/local-heritage/les-thermes-gallo-romains-d-entrammes-235374
Excellent
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Thermes Gallo-Romains

Opening on May 1st until September 17th 2017. - 05/01 to 07/01 : Sunday and public holidays from 14.30 to 18.00. - 07/08 to 08/31 : everyday from 14.00 to 18.30. - 09/03 and 09/10 : from 14.30 to 18.00. - 09/16 and 09/17 (local heritage day) : from 9.30 to 12.30 and from 13.30 to 18.30. Other phone number : +33 2 43 90 20 72

4. Chateau de Ranrouet

Rue de Ranrouet, 44410 Herbignac France +33 2 40 88 96 17 http://www.cap-atlantique.fr/rubrique/ch%C3%A2teau-de-ranrou%C3%ABt
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4.0 based on 107 reviews

Chateau de Ranrouet

The Château de Ranrouët : a heritage site to discoverIn the shade of ancient oak trees is revealed the imposing silhouette of the ruins of the castle of Ranrouët.Located in an unique and unusual setting this sentinel of the marshlands is set apart from its contemporaries which are constructed on higher ground. Its construction began in the 13th century and it was continuously altered until the 17th century. The successive owners the Asseracs, the Rocheforts, the Rieux were able to modify the castle according to the needs of their time.Both a fortress and a residence the castle of Ranrouët is an undeniable witness to the history of Brittany.

5. Tumulus des Mousseaux

Ave des Mousseaux, Pornic France
Excellent
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4.0 based on 68 reviews

Tumulus des Mousseaux

6. Dolmen de la Joseliere

Impasse de la Baie, Pornic France
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4.0 based on 82 reviews

Dolmen de la Joseliere

7. Chateau du Bois Thibault

Le Bois Thibault, Lassay-les-Chateaux France +33 2 43 04 71 53 http://www.lassayculturel.jimdo.com
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4.0 based on 21 reviews

Chateau du Bois Thibault

8. Dolmen des Trois Pierres

44600, Saint-Nazaire France +33 2 40 22 40 65
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4.0 based on 19 reviews

Dolmen des Trois Pierres

9. Tumulus de Dissignac

Route de Dissignac, 44600, Saint-Nazaire France [email protected] https://www.saint-nazaire-tourisme.com/les-visites/les-sites-de-visite/tumulus-de-dissignac/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=social%20media&utm_campaign=Google_My_Business
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4.0 based on 20 reviews

Tumulus de Dissignac

ActualGuided tours of the neolithic barrow of Dissignac, commentary in French only. Open on July and august and for the European Heritage Days

10. Kerbourg dolmens

601 la Masse, 44410 Saint-Lyphard France
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Kerbourg dolmens

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