Le Mont Saint-Michel: Situated approximately 190 kilometres from Nantes, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Le Mont Saint-Michel is visited by more than three million people annually. The island commune in Normandy has held strategic formations since ancient times, and from the 8th century AD has been the seat of the monastery from which the name derives. In addition to the religious monuments found here, this perfectly preserved medieval city has old houses and narrow streets together with hotels and shops.
Brière National Park: France’s second largest area of marshland after the Camargue, Brière National Park is internationally recognised for the diversity of flora and fauna found here. This location was once a centre for peat digging, which was used by the locals as a cheap form of heating. Today, the park is a magnet for tourists who come to observe the area’s birdlife and explore the canals and islands by boat. Amongst the 154 square miles of unspoilt countryside, you will also find a model village and the highest concentration of thatched houses in France — there are over 3,000 in total.
Josselin: Approximately 135 kilometres from Nantes, the medieval town of Josselin boasts picturesque canals and half-timbered houses. Josselin is named after the son of the viscount who built the town’s 11th-century château. The castle has been inhabited by the Rohan family for generations, and is an excellent example of feudal architecture. Guided tours of this magnificent residence are available to visitors who wish to admire the lavish interior and period features, as well as the beautiful formal French gardens surrounding this fairy-tale castle.