5-day travel itinerary for visiting the Pays de la Loire region by car, starting from Paris:

Day 1:

  • Depart from Paris early in the morning and drive to the city of Nantes, the capital of Pays de la Loire.
  • Spend the morning exploring the historic Château des ducs de Bretagne and the famous Nantes Cathedral.
  • In the afternoon, visit the Jardin des Plantes, a beautiful botanical garden.
  • Check into a hotel in Nantes for the night.

Day 2:

  • Spend the morning visiting the town of Clisson and its famous castle.
  • In the afternoon, visit the town of Angers and its famous Château d’Angers.
  • Check into a hotel in Angers for the night.

Day 3:

  • Spend the morning exploring the town of Saumur and its famous Château de Saumur.
  • In the afternoon, visit the town of Chinon and its famous castle.
  • Return to Angers and stay in the same hotel for the night.

Day 4:

  • Spend the morning visiting the town of Laval and its famous old town.
  • In the afternoon, visit the town of Le Mans and its famous Cathedral of St. Julian.
  • Check into a hotel in Le Mans for the night.

Day 5:

  • Spend the morning exploring the town of Guérande and its famous salt marshes.
  • Drive back to Paris in the afternoon.