REGION PAYS DE LA LOIRE
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THE “White Gold” A gastronomic stay in Pays-de-la-Loire allows you to discover the many specialties of this superb region. First of all, we must mention Guérande and its salt marshes. Coarse salt, fine salt and Fleur de Sel, mixed with all kinds of spices, we obtain original recipes to renew the art of seasoning. THE BENEFITS What are the benefits of Guérande salt? Guérande salt good for health — Artisans du sel WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF GUÉRANDE SALT? Supports heart health by maintaining fluid balance and regulating blood pressure. Aids digestion by aiding the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Improves skin quality by hydrating and preventing dehydration.
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THE RILLETTES An essential part of French gastronomy, pork rillettes remain a very popular culinary specialty in Sarthe. Tasty and easy to spread, they are today part of the Sarthois heritage. A brief history of Sarthoise rillettes If the city of Le Mans made rillettes popular, their origins are much older. Born in the Middle Ages in neighboring Touraine, pork rillettes were already mentioned in the 15th century by Rabelais. The author of Pantagruel called this specialty “brown pig jam”. Connerré, the cradle of Sarthoise rillettes |
MUSCADET DE "LA LOIRE"
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THE LONGEST FRENCH RIVER Fashioned by man over the centuries the salt marshes stretch out before you a breath taking immense mosaic of colours. These 2 000 hectares of salt marshes bear the quality label of ‘Site -remarquable du Goût' (a site of culinary interest and excellence) and are supplied with seawater via the inlets of ‘Les traicts du Croisic and Mesquer'. Visits of these conservation areas of environmental heritage can be arranged via 3 structures ‘Terre de Sel', ‘la Maison des Paludiers'', in Guérande and ‘le Musée des Marais Salants' in Batz-sur-Mer. There are also other types of tours/visits on offer via the independent salt workers – ‘les paludiers' and other groups. Embark on a cruise on the Loire, the river of the kings of France whose beauty of landscapes is legendary. Visit Nantes and its Machines de l'Île, a workshop that recreates the imaginary world of the famous writer Jules Verne. Discover Saint-Nazaire and admire its shipyard as well as the Escal'Atlantic which will immerse you in the world of liners between gigantic construction and life on board. Soak up the magic of the Loire castles as well as Brissac, the highest castle in France which raises its monumental facades from its large landscaped park.
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BEST DESTINATION
Le château royal de Blois
Chaumont
Le château de Cheverny
Le château de Chenonceau
Parc & Château de Beauregard
Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre
Château de Talcy
- About fifteen kilometers from the city of Tours, you discover the gardens of Villandry: this will be one of the most beautiful moments of your trip. The castle can also be visited. We think it would be a shame to deprive yourself of such a visit, which gives the opportunity to better understand the history of the castle and its gardens. On the other hand, the difference in price between the "simple visit" of the gardens and the one which allows access to the castle is not very great!
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