Pays-de-la-Loire region
Countries of the Loire
The capital city is Nantes
Located on the western coast of France. The main industry is dairy, the Loire valley also produces vegetables, fruit, wine.
Low population and concentrated around main cities.
The 5 departments of the Pays-de-la-Loire:
Number | Department | Capital |
---|---|---|
85 | Vendée | La Roche sur Yon |
72 | Sarthe | Le Mans |
53 | Mayenne | Laval |
49 | Maine et Loire | Angers |
44 | Loire Atlantique | Nantes |
Universities, colleges, schools
University of Medecine & Pharmacy :
Information from the university, on line lessons, possibilities of student exchanges with other countries.
Art, artists, artisan, handcraft
Makers solid oak furniture :
Tucked away in the small village of La Clavelière near Chérancé is a very skilled carpenter who crafts beautiful solid oak furniture from old oak beams.
With his unique style and bespoke design, the finished pieces are renowned for the quality and craftsmanship in all their tables, benches and garden furniture. Delivered to order from France to the UK and other countries, everything is made to measure and made to order.