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> French courses in Nantes 15.05.2013

From 15-26th July, The Institut Français offers a 'Voyage à Nantes' language immersion course. Based in the dynamic, cultural city of Nantes in the Pays de la Loire, it brings a new meaning to 'blended learn...
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  • 24 to 26 May 2013

    Festival des 3 elephants.

    Festival des 3 elephants

      For two days, 24-26 May, Laval will...

  • 31 May to 02 June 2013

    Château and garden, Le Lude © Le Lude

    Rendez-vous aux Jardins

    ‘Rendez-vous aux Jardins’ is your VIP access to...

  • 01 to 02 June 2013

    Medieval fair in Guérande

    Medieval fair in Guérande

      The traditional medieval fair in Gué...

  • 08 June to 14 September 2013

    Cinescénie © Puy du Fou

    Le Puy du Fou®

    At night, Cinéscénie® presents a living history...

  • 12 to 30 June 2013

    Festival D'Anjou

    Anjou Festival

      12-30th June in Angers is Frances se...

  • 21 to 23 June 2013

    Hellfest - they will rock you!

  • 21 to 23 June 2013

    Fête de la Musique

    Fête de la Musique

    On 21-23rd June there is an international festi...

  • 22 to 23 June 2013

    © Ferrari S.p.A

    Le Mans 24 hour race

    Since 1923, the prestigious 24H has resonated t...

  • 22 to 23 June 2013

    Anjou Vélo Vintage - Retro cycling!

  • 26 June to 26 July 2013

    Festival de Poupet

    Festival de Poupet

      26th June - 26th July at Saint-Malo-...

  • 06/30/2013

    Les Foulées du Gois

    Les Foulées du Gois

    30th June is a unique event where athletes pit...

  • 05 July to 31 August 2013

    Lights and Music!

    Lights and Music!

    A kaleidoscope of colour and imagesilluminate t...

  • 08 to 11 July 2013

    www.letour.fr

    Tour de France

    8-11th July the Tour de France is in Pays de la...

  • 11 to 13 July 2013

    'Les Estivales', Cadre Noir - Classic horsemanship

    'Les Estivales', Cadre Noir - Classic horsemanship

    In Saumur, from 11-13th July, ‘Les Estivales' a...

  • 07/14/2013

    Montsoreau © JP.Klein;

    Flea Market at Montsoreau

    For a great 'Bargain Hunt' try the flea market...

  • 18 July to 22 August 2013

    Autrefois at Challans, Vendee-tourisme

    Autrefois: stepping back in time

    Autrefois at Challans on 4 dates: 15 & 25th...

  • 19 to 20 July 2013

    Carroussel, Cadre Noir - horses and motorbikes!

  • 26 July to 04 August 2013

    Vague de Jazz

    Vague de Jazz

    26 July-4th August sees the Vague de Jazz festi...

  • 27 to 28 July 2013

    Menifolk

    Folk Festival

    There's a traditional folk festival at La Ménit...

  • 31 July to 01 August 2013

    Les Grandes Tablées du Saumur Champigny

    Les Grandes Tablées du Saumur Champigny

    In the centre of Saumur, on the 31/07 and 01/08...

  • 02 to 04 August 2013

    © Yves Suinat

    Sailing Regatta

      On 2-4th August don't miss the Liss...

  • 03 to 04 August 2013

    Château de Saint Mesmin

    Falcons & Fun

    Falcons and Fun at the Château de Saint Mesmin...

  • 08/04/2013

     Fête des Battages, Vendee-tourisme

    Fête des Battages

    The Fête des Battages in Saint-André-sur-Sèvre...

  • 04 to 12 August 2013

    Heures Musicales

    Heures Musicales

    Heures Musicales 3-11th August in Le Lion d'Ang...

  • 06 to 10 August 2013

    viens dans mon ile

    Island Music

    At Noirmoutier-en-l'Île 6, 8 and 10th August. T...

  • 08/11/2013

    Montsoreau © JP.Klein;

    Flea Market by the river

    For a great 'Bargain Hunt' try the flea market...

  • 29 August to 01 September 2013

    'Les Rendez-vous de l’Erdre'

    'Les Rendez-vous de l’Erdre’ jazz festival,

     ‘Les Rendez-vous de l’Erdre’ is a ja...

  • 07 to 09 September 2013

    3 Glorieuses racing

    3 Glorieuses racing

    The famous ‘Les 3 Glorieuses’ at Craon in the M...

  • 28 to 29 September 2013

    Cours et Jardins in Le Mans

    Cours et Jardins in Le Mans

    On 28 & 29 September, the beautiful Cité Pl...

  • 17 to 20 October 2013

    Mondial du Lion

    Mondial du Lion

    An exceptional international competition staged...

  • 18 to 20 October 2013

    Spectacular horse show in Saumur

    Spectacular horse show in Saumur

    In Saumur, from 18-20th October, ‘Les Musicales...

  • 26 to 27 October 2013

    Les Hortomnales

    Les Hortomnales

    Autumn is really here! At 'Les Hortomnales' on...

  • 25 January to 30 May 2013

    Village Le Vendée Globe

    Village Le Vendée Globe

    End of January 2013: Opening of the village for...

  • 01 February to 30 November 2013

    Rendez-vous dans le vignoble

    Rendez-vous dans le vignoble

    Learn all there is to know about wine! Througho...

  • 12 March to 12 April 2013

    Europa Jazz Festival

    Europa Jazz Festival

    The 34th Europa Jazz festival takes place in Le...

  • 16 to 17 March 2013

    Cholet - Pays de Loire

    Cholet - Pays de Loire

    A professional course bringing together the bes...

  • 29 to 31 March 2013

    Fontevraud © David Darrault

    Easter at Fontevraud

    Fontevraud Abbey is the perfect location to cel...

  • 03/31/2013

    Brissac © E. Caracciolo

    Easter egg hunt at Brissac

    Hidden around the ground of the château at Bris...

  • 31 March to 01 April 2013

    Jurassic Pâques

    Jurassic Pâques!

    An Easter egg hunt with a twist in the Vendée -...

  • 04/01/2013

    Tous au Paquodrome

    Easter fun at the hippodromes!

    Easter holidays at the hippodrome! 1st April 'T...

  • 12 to 15 April 2013

    Brissac © E.Caracciolo;

    Fashion Flower Festival

    The Fashion Flower Festival at the château of B...

  • 13 to 30 April 2013

    Puy du Fou: Grand opening April 13, 2013

    Puy du Fou: Grand opening April 13, 2013

    Grand opening on 13th April 2013. New at Puy du...

  • 13 to 30 April 2013

    Terra Botanica

    Terra Botanica

      Terra Botanica is reopening on 13th...

  • 14 to 20 April 2013

    Nantes Carnival

    Nantes Carnival - Green capital of Europe

    Nantes is having a big party to celebrate being...

  • 14 April to 29 September 2013

    Ferté-Clairbois © J-C-Druais-MayenneTourisme

    Medieval Spectacles

    Medieval spectacles and banquets! At Ferté-Clai...

  • 20 to 21 April 2013

    Fête du Chocolat

    Fête du Chocolat

    A festival all about chocolate in Réaumur! The...

  • 21 to 27 April 2013

    Cholet Carnival

    Cholet Carnival

      The Cholet Carnival is from 21-27 Ap...

  • 24 April to 20 October 2013

    Le Cadre Noir © A.Laurioux-ENE IFCE

    Le Cadre Noir de Saumur

    Le Cadre Noir de Saumur [French mounted cavalry...

  • 04/24/2013

    Spectacular tricks meets technical riding!

    Spectacular tricks meets technical riding!

    The fabulous ‘Printemps des Ecuyers’ at the fam...

  • 05/11/2013

    © Mercier/ CDT Vendée

    Vendée Globe prize giving

    The winners will be acknowledged and prizes giv...

  • 16 to 19 May 2013

    Show jumping in La Baule

  • 18 to 20 May 2013

    Salon des vins de Jasnières et Côteaux du Loir

    Salon des vins de Jasnières et Côteaux du Loir

    18-20th May at the beautiful Abbaye d'Epau, Le...

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Wherever you travel to the Pays de La Loire, you’ll discover châteaux, small and large, some priv...

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