What to do and see in Pays de la Loire, France: The Best Walking Tours

November 17, 2021 Brandee Mangan

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. Tourist visits

Cathedral of Saint Julian of Le Mans, 2 Place Saint Michel, 72000 Le Mans, France FP VTC Le Mans
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I am a private driver based in mans and I have a good knowledge of my city. FP VTC has documented and learned his city, several places to discover at Le Mans do not hesitate to contact me.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Private transportation

Exclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax)

2. Skip-the-line Musée d'Orsay & Montmartre Guided Combo Tour - Private Tour

Musée d'Orsay, 75007 Paris, France Babylon Tours Paris
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This 5 hour private guided combo museum & walking tour explores origins of the Impressionist movement. Start at the Orsay Museum where you will skip the line and enter directly into its main collection of artwork by the likes of Monet and Cezanne. Then head to the Montmartre neighborhood and experience the surrounding that is the background of the impressionist's lives. The tour can welcome up to 8 guests and includes transportation between the two locations.

Inclusions: SKIP-THE-LINE GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR, TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option), DURATION 5 - 5.5 HOURS, PRIVATE TRANSPORT FROM ORSAY TO MONTMARTRE, ALL ENTRANCE FEES

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Temporary exhibitions NOT included

Reviewed By laurajm50

Our tour guide, Lucia, was fantastic. She was keen to understand what we wanted to see and provided hugely helpful suggestions. She was exceptionally knowledgeable and a magnificent and thorough guide through the fabulous Louvre. I would highly recommend the tour with Lucia!!

3. 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.

4. Champagne Cellar tour and tasting

12 Rue du Pont, 51160 Aÿ-Champagne, France Curioseety Marne
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Enter a fascinating estate in the Champagne region. Meet the winemakers, learn their secrets and discover their vaults. Discover hundred-year-old cellars and to taste their elaborate vintages.

Inclusions: Winery tour • Cellar tour , Snacks, Wine tasting (3 glasses)

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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. Fun walk in Nantes - Naoned

4 Place Marc Elder, 44000 Nantes, France Foxie Nantes | Balades ludiques, jeux de piste et activités touristiques

Visit freed, discover cunning! With the Foxie application, engage in a treasure hunt and solve puzzles that will take you to unusual places. Complete the course independently, play regardless of the time of day and become an actor in your visit experience! - Discover the most emblematic streets and places - Learn historical anecdotes - Take advantage of an unusual tour Plot: Over the centuries, Nantes has built and asserted itself: follow in the footsteps of its traders and its inhabitants to find the past Nantes, from the former Breton capital to the port city. Through this fun walk in Nantes, puzzles and anecdotes intermingle to help you discover or rediscover the city.

Inclusions: Access to the mobile game (free download of the application)

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7. Walking tour with private guide Saint Germain des près + free patisserie

Église de Saint Germain des Prés, 3 Place Saint-Germain des Prés, 75006 Paris, France Parisitour

History will no longer hold any secrets for you after this walking tour with Parisitour. In a small group and in the company of our tour guides and real experts from the city of Paris, the conditions are ideal for learning the secrets, anecdotes and surprise of the capital. With a history of over 2,000 years, Paris has lived and survived time. The capital of the most visited country in the world awaits you for a walk, with a glance at this city that is so dreaming.

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Reviewed By R3040UHcharlest

How amazing is Parisitour ! that was fantastic to go trough the city an d discover the little unknown Paris. Charly, our guide-driver, was fantastic by giving lots of historical facts passing by each Monument !

8. 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.

9. 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...

Inclusions: Local Private guide

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10. Paris Premium Family Tour : City Island to Latin Quarter Exclusive

Statue équestre d'Henri IV, 15 Place du Pont Neuf, 75001 Paris, France Private Paris Tours & Excursions

Get yourself lost in the amazing beauty and history-packed island the ile de la Cite island, the place from where Paris started exploring. Crossing the bridge of Seine get ready to explore Shakespearean characters and medieval gardens in the Latin Quarter. The most attracting sides of this Private Tour are- ✔Stroll through the gardens of Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre church. ✔Roam around the medieval gardens of the Cluny Museum. ✔Taste some delicious chocolate typical for Paris. ✔Stroll around the Parisien Bouquinistes. ✔Marvel in the colors of the Flower Market. ✔Discover the medieval gardens, with the ruins of the Gallo-Roman thermal baths in the background. ✔Stroll through the oldest flower market in Paris, charming bookstores, Notre Dame Cathedral & Point Zero. ✔ Kids join for free. This small tour of 2 hours is designed for family traveling where your children can discover Paris in a new manner. Stroll around the very peaceful Place Dauphine and visit the oldest Flower Market in Paris

Inclusions: Experienced private guide, Taste Chocolates

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