Western Loire villas with pool, cottages and gites on the Atlantic coast of France. Holiday in the western Loire in delightful seaside resorts including Piriac, Ile de re and La Faute sur mer. Our western Loire villas, cottages and gites available for holiday rental range from a 4 bedroom villa with private pool to a 5 bedroom villa for 11 people (within walking distance of the beach).
The Loire - Atlantic region incorporates the Loire Valley, the Vienne, Charentes, Charentes Maritimes and the Vendee. Inland these are fascinating areas dominated by major rivers and wine growing areas with many fabulous chateaux. The coastal areas have fabulous, wide sandy beaches backed by sweet-smelling pines.
Western Loire travel
There is good access to this region by means of direct flights to Nantes (NTE), and Poitiers. Low-cost flight operators include Easyjet and Flybe.
Western Loire weather
Once you reach the Loire valley the weather in France is definitely warmer, perhaps by as much as 5 degrees compared to the north. So this is an area where you can expect the sunshine and not so much rain. The best family holiday periods for nice temperatures are between May and September with July and August being the hottest months.