The Pays de la Loire is a region of surprising diversity, stretching from the long sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast to the green valleys and vineyards that line the Loire River. It is a land of ingenuity and spectacle, home to the world-famous historic park Puy du Fou and the dreamlike universe of Les Machines de l'Île in its vibrant capital, Nantes. The region combines the adrenaline of motorsport in Le Mans, the equestrian elegance of Saumur, the history of the dukes of Brittany and the kings of England in Nantes and Angers, and the tranquility of its natural landscapes, from the unique salt marshes of Guérande to the gardens that have earned it the nickname 'the garden of France'.