Departments
Mayenne (53)
Sarthe (72)

Towns and Cities
Chateau-Gontier
Evron
Les Jublains
La Fleche
Laval
Le Mans
Mayenne
Sille le Guillaume
St Suzanne

 Area :
    32 085 km²

 Highest point :
    Mont des Avaloirs (417m)

 Prefecture :
    Nantes

 Population :
    3 222 100 inhabitants
Below is the Pays de la Loire region.  Zoom in and out to see which towns and cities surround us. Then follow the links in the boxes on the right to each place to find out more.

As you will see there is so much to do all around us, and all within comfortable distances. Enjoy a day out sightseeing and then come back to the peace and quiet and beautiful surroundings here at Charnie Forest Gites!

Please note that only information on the Pays de la Loire region is accessible from this map. The links to other regions are inactive.
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"Dusk in the Loire Valley seems to have been painted by Monet: the light, the colors, and the reflections in the water. It is pure magic—nearly every night."
—Champagne expert Claude Taittinger

The Loire Valley - the heart of France - is world famous for its beautiful chateaux, favourable climate and mellow wines. It is accurately described as the "garden of France" and its inhabitants enjoy "la douceur de vivre - the leisurely pace of life.

Long the home of the Kings and Queens of France, the region is steeped in history and culture. Romantic chateaux grace the banks of the Loire and its tributaries. The Loire vineyards are famous and plentiful; wine is a way of life in the Touraine, The Loire Wine Trail stretches through 3OOkms of beautiful rolling countryside,

A holiday in the Loire Valley will certainly give you the opportunity to sample the wonderful delights of this region.
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