5 places to visit during your bike trip in Pays de la Loire

Places and moments to share with family or friends !

Océarium du Croisic
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"Diving" in the Ocean at the Océarium du Croisic

In the midst of the Le Croisic Peninsula, leave your bikes at the entrance to Le Croisic’s amazing aquarium to enjoy a fantastic ocean journey. Here, on holiday beside the Atlantic, you can also get a glimpse of the Mediterranean Sea, and of the Indian and Pacific Oceans! Learn about the diversity of sea life, marvel at the colours in the varied seas and discover the riches hidden in the world’s waters. The Océarium is a great experience to enjoy as a family, from its sharks to its silent depths.

"La Belle Échappée" bicycle museum
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The history of the Tour de France at "La Belle Échappée" bicycle museum

La Belle Échappée is the only museum dedicated to the world of the Tour de France and cycling competition from the 19th century to the present day. Located in the Normandy-Maine regional nature park, you will discover all the history of the great national race, the Tour de France, and the world of its caravan. La Belle Échappée has a unique collection, a true historical space.

Île Moulinsart - Moulinsart Island
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Nature, art and relaxation on Île Moulinsart

MoulinSart Island, a little corner of paradise, offers the experience of a unique cultural discovery in the heart of a remarkable natural environment. Approach the world of milling at the Moulin Cyprien, apprehend contemporary art at the Centre d'art, dance at the Guinguette, taste the flavours of local products at the restaurant-bar l'Orange bleue and embark for the peaceful waters of the Sarthe.

The Sarthois gardens
Guy Durand

Green escapade in the Sarthois gardens

Greenery sequence and gardens walk around Le Mans: in the heart of the city itself, the jardin des Plantes, the jardin de Tessé... followed by Le Château du Grand-Lucé and its gardens à la française, with terraces, ponds and alleys, orangery, topiaries and magnolias carved into pyramids. Then at Saint Vincent du Lorouêr, Le Jardin de la Fontaine-Blineau in the courtyard of an 18th century farm.

Embark for a crossing by boat in Escal'Atlantic
P. Comte - Scénographe

Embark for a crossing by boat in Escal'Atlantic

Experience the great era of transatlantic liner travel by boarding Escal’Atlantic. This extraordinary museum is hidden away in the port of St-Nazaire’s former Nazi submarine base, upliftingly converted to recreate life aboard famous cruise ships. Admire the settings evoking the cosy cabins and fabulous reception areas. Do the tour at your own pace, enjoying the interactive facilities. This is a place all generations of visitors can enjoy. It isn’t a static museum, as innovations are being added all the time.