RECOMMENDED FAMILY HOLIDAYS IN THE LOIRE VALLEY & PAYS DE LA LOIRE - LOIRE ATLANTIQUE AND THE VENDEE

This area covers two regions - the Loire Valley and Pays de la Loire or Loire Atlantique including the popular holiday destination of the Vendee. The Loire Valley region is dominated by the Loire River and it's Valley - boat trips on the Loire are a wonderful way of seeing this glorious river. It is home to some of France's best known chateaux and the famous cities of Saumur, Angers and Tours. It is also an area that produces 22 fine wines and you can visit the caves where you can taste before buying. There are also adventure parks, such as Futuroscope to entice visitors of all ages.

Pays de la Loire is a region of contrasts with 300 km of coastline and lush green countryside through which flows the River Loire. The Atlantic Coast is truly glorious, particularly in the Vendee region and sandy beaches are always great for the younger kids, whereas surfing, body boarding or wind surfing will keep the older children occupied. The coast is also well served with new cycle tracks through dunes and pine forests - bike hire is widely available. You are also close to Puy du Fou - some people rate this theme park better than Disneyland, a gem of a place to visit for your family holiday.

Below is a summary of the child friendly accommodation we feature in the Loire & the Vendee - many have family friendly features such as babysitting, kids club, baby equipment, DVD players, games rooms and swimming pools to keep all of the children occupied whilst you enjoy your holiday too! To find your family holidays in the Loire & the Vendee just click on the property name for further details, or use the interactive map below by clicking on the markers.

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La Boulinerie, South Vendee, Loire: 6 gites near the Atlantic beaches sleeping 2-10 with swimming pool and playground

Loire Atlantique Gites are 3 self catering gites; full of charm, character and comfort in the Loire Atlantique.

Farmhouse Gite Vendee, Loire is a 4 bedroom south-facing renovated farmhouse set in idyllic countryside in the heart of the Vendee with above ground swimming pool.

L'Etang de la Breche Holiday Park, Saumur - pools, waterslides, fishing, tennis, mobile home, camping, caravans

Park de Fierbois, Tours, Loire Valley - pools, waterslides, fishing, mobile home, camping, caravan accommodation

Chateau des Marais Park, Chambord, Loire Valley - pools, waterslides, activities, kids clubs

Loches Apartments, Loire Valley - town centre with indoor/outdoor pool

Chateaubriant Cottage, Pouance, Loire a delightful two bedroom semi detached self catering holiday cottage near the historic walled town of Chateaubriant

Vendee gites, cottages, villas, Western France with private or shared swimming pools - a selection of 9 gites