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Loire River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia As a result, the Loire is a very popular river for boating excusions, flowing through a pastoral countryside, past limestone cliffs and storybook castles. The name "Loire" comes from Latin Liger, which is itself a transcription of the native Gaulish (Celtic) name of the river. The Loire River (pronounced /lwaʁ/ in French), the longest river in France with a length of just over 1000 km, drains an area of 117,000 km², more than a fifth of France. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Loire_River   (347 words)

Loire-Atlantique - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Loire-Atlantique (formerly Loire-Inférieure) is a département on the west coast of France named after the Loire River and the Atlantic Ocean. Loire-Inférieure was one of the original 83 départements created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Loire-Atlantique   (154 words)

Loire-Atlantique (Department, France) There is a fairly strong movement asking for the "reunification" of Brittany and the incorporation of Loire-Atlantique to the region Brittany, which would be more or less equivalent to the historical Duchy of Brittany, whose capital city was Nantes, with the Duke's castle, and not Rennes, the current capital city of the region Brittany. The supporters of "reunification" would also change the logotype-flag of the Regional Council of Brittany by adding a fifth coloured stripe on the map to symbolize the fifth department, Loire-Atlantique. The wish of "reunification" is expressed in some flags, such as some variants of the municipal flag of Nantes with the Breton black cross, the Brigade Loire supporters' flag with a black stripe recalling Brittany and flags with the black cross used by cultural associations in Nantes. flagspot.net /flags/fr-44.html   (410 words)

Football-Club Nantes-Atlantique (France) Black, on both sides of the green stripe and therefore of the river Loire, means that Nantes, and by extension the department of Loire-Atlantique, north and south of the Loire, historically belongs to Brittany. The FC Nantes Atlantique was founded in 1946 as the FC Nantes by the merging of several amateur clubs of the city of Nantes. Loire is also the name of the stand used by the Brigade Loire. www.fotw.net /flags/fr-44@na.html   (442 words)

Pays de la Loire, Province of France Pays de la Loire is a region of western France, comprising the departments of Loire-Atlantique (44), Maine-et-Loire (49), Mayenne (53), Sarthe (72) and Vendée (85). Pays de la Loire has a long coast on the Bay of Biscay to the west and is bordered by Brittany to the north and west, Lower Normandy to the north, Centre to the east, and Poitou-Charentes to the south. The Loire Valley (French: Val de Loire) is central to the region's economy and its cultural and educational activities. www.discoverfrance.net /France/Provinces/Pays-Loire.shtml   (1307 words)

Nantes (Municipality, Loire-Atlantique, France) Nantes is the prefecture of the department of Loire-Atlantique and regional prefecture of Region Pays de la Loire. Nantes (in Breton, Naoned) was founded by the Gaul tribe of Namnetes on the confluency of three rivers (Loire, Sèvre and Erdre), being therefore both a maritime and mainland city. The city was strongly disputed between the Frank kings and the Breton counts and dukes, and was eventually seized by the Normans. www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/fr-44-na.html   (852 words)

Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire (Municipality, Loire-Atlantique, France) On the coat of arms, the wavy diagonal most probably symbolizes the river Loire, whereas the ermines spots affirm thta the city was part of historical Brittany. Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire is a city of 26,024 inhabitants, located in the south-eastern outskirts of Nantes, on the southern bank of the river Loire. The municipal flag of Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire is white with the municipal coat of arms in the middle. flagspot.net /flags/fr-44-ss.html   (123 words)

Loire Valley,Centre France,Introduction to the Loire valley The Loire Valley’s primary industry is agriculture, and the city of Blois is its agricultural and commercial center. The Loire Valley is also known as the Chateaux de la Loire [the Castles of the Loire]. Angers [photos], which is in the region of Western Loire [Pays de la Loire], departement of Maine-et-Loire, is the former capital of Anjou, sitting on the banks of the River Maine. www.french-at-a-touch.com /French_Regions/Western_Loire/loire_valley.htm   (1105 words)

Saint-Nazaire (Municipality, Loire-Atlantique, France) However, Nantes was the historical capital city of the Duchy of Brittany, which explains the local claim of incorporation of Loire-Atlantique into the region Bretagne. In 1956, the Chantiers de la Loire and the Chantiers de Penhoêt merged to form the Chantiers de l'Atlantique. Saint-Nazaire (65,000 inhabitants) is a sous-préfecture of the departement of Loire-Atlantique, located on the mouth of the river Loire (northern bank). www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/fr-44-sn.html   (1028 words)

THE LOIRE VALLEY This is the classic Loire valley, a château trail which embraces the Renaissance gardens of Villandry and the fairytale turrets of Azay-le-Rideau. The river Loire at Montsoreau, southeast of Saumur. But the medieval court never stayed in one place for long, which led to the building of magnificent châteaux all along the Loire. www.franceway.com /regions/loire/intro.htm   (322 words)

Saint-Fiacre-sur-Maine (Municipality, Loire-Atlantique, France) This Sèvre is the Sèvre Nantaise, which joins the river Loire in Nantes, as opposed to the Sèvre Niortaise. This Maine is not the short river Maine made by the confluency of the rivers Loir, Mayenne and Sarthe in Angers, but a small river which joins the Sèvre Nantaise. www.atlasgeo.net /fotw/flags/fr-44-sf.html   (260 words)

Idée vacances la Loire Atlantique On the coast, with its series of beaches and coves, its rocky coastline and its typical small fishing ports, the Loire-Atlantique coastline has everything to attract lovers of sea and sand, sea air and bathing, in the sun and in the sea. The Loire-Atlantique Tourist Board’s role is to help you to discover or rediscover all our county’s riches. Inland, the county is more Loire than Atlantic, with its vineyards and charming streams, woods and pathways where you can wander In peace, on either side of this royal river. www.cdt44.com /UK/pages/contact/contact.asp   (174 words)

Long term lets in ( Vendee, Loire-Atlantique, Maine-et-Loire, Sarthe, Mayenne ) Pays de la Loire, France - Long term rentals, long winter lets Long term lets in (Vendee, Loire-Atlantique, Maine-et-Loire, Sarthe, Mayenne) Pays de la Loire, France - Long term rentals, long winter lets Situated in the Loire, Touraine and Anjou National Park, listed in ‘The most charming villages of France’, a floral Village with a Château on your doorstep. Ideally situated in the heart of the Loire Valley and close to the airports of Tours and Poitiers and just 3 and half hour’s drive from Paris, we are perfectly placed for house hunting in this glorious area. www.rentaplaceinfrance.com /html/pays_de_la_loire.html   (652 words)

Search Results for Loire-Atlantique - Encyclopædia Britannica town and seaport, Loire-Atlantique département, Pays de la Loire région, western France. Nantes is situated at the head of the estuary of the Loire River, where it is joined by the Erdre and the... It lies along the Atlantic coast near the mouth of the Loire River, west of Saint-Nazaire. www.britannica.com /search?query=Loire-Atlantique&ct=   (400 words)

Holiday rentals in Mesanger, Charente/Vendee/W. Loire, Loire-Atlantique, France, Les Rigaudieres , House Holiday rentals in Mesanger, Charente/Vendee/W. Loire, Loire-Atlantique, France, Les Rigaudieres, House Although many of the most well known Loire chateaux are further to the east, the nearest being Plessis Macé (30 mins), there is a selection that can be visited easily from Mesanger including the château d’Oudon, the Palais Briau at Varades and the Château de Vair at Anetz. Loire Valley, Character Country house, mature gardens, lawns and a swimming pool. www.holidaylets.net /properties/7623   (911 words)

Francekeys.com ® - Pays-de-la-Loire Region - Tourism, Leisure, and Travel in France The Loire Valley-Atlantic region (Pays-de-la-Loire) includes the Departments of Loire-Atlantique, Maine-et-Loire, Sarthe, Vendée, and Mayenne. This contrasts with the lush, green, countryside through which flows the magnificent river Loire. Selected Hotels in Pays de la Loire Region (Hotel) www.francekeys.com /english/regions/pays_de_la_loire.shtml   (320 words)

Holidays in Brittany is a port and an estuary town which, while becoming a major industrial centre, has kept the charm of the beaches and coves of the Loire river mouth. This cosmopolitan city, with its massive medieval Castle of the Dukes of Brittany, its medieval cathedral, its magnificent town houses and grand streets and squares, is a delightful, vibrant and inspiring place, teeming with students in term time. An excellent way to visit Nantes from La Roche-Bernard is to drive the 35 minutes or so to IKEA at St-Herblain (one of the ancient gates of the city) where there is plenty of easy parking, and then take the lovely new tramway into the city centre. www.pvf.dircon.co.uk /BCH-7B(LoireAtlantique).html   (1435 words)

France Vacation Rental Location Holidays - Holiday accommodation in the Pays de la Loire Western France The château is situated in the extreme north of the Pays de la Loire in the lovely Mayenne countryside bordering on Brittany and Normandy, an hour from St Malo and beaches along the coast. Within a reasonable drive of many of the Loire chateaux, close to an excellent golf course, ideal for families and children and a very comfortable base at any time of year. Less than an hour from some of the great Loire châteaux and the racing circuit at Le Mans. www.vacationfrance.com /indexes/loire_en.html   (1248 words)

Loire-Atlantique FRANCE: Le Pouliguen, Loire Atlantique January 2000 Ecological disaster after sinking of Maltese oil tanker Erika in French waters, December 12-13, 1999. 252,029), capital of Loire-Atlantique dept., W France, on the Loire River. www.infoplease.com /ce6/world/A0830176.html   (272 words)

Loire atlantique accommodation rental house holiday cottage gite castle b and b hotel to rent Accommodation in loire atlantique all seasonal lettings week-end break loire atlantique gites loire atlantique self catering bed and breakfast loire atlantique castle for rent loire atlantique campsite loire atlantique hotel in the loire valley. Loire atlantique accommodation rental house holiday cottage gite castle b and b hotel to rent Click here to reply to advertisement # 322 www.paysdelaloire.com /loire/loire-atlantique   (304 words)

Cycling team - RAGT Semences As a result, at the end of the 1.2 rated Loire Atlantique event, he made a comeback finally taking fifth place. Last Sunday, across the hills of the Maine et Loire department, the third round in the Coupe de France, the Cholet-Pays de Loire race was held. Often in difficulty, although there is nothing much to worry about, the young Ukranian rider never quite managed to latch onto the right wagon, and to get into the right pack as he was not in the right place at the right time. www.ragtcyclisme.com /index.cfm?ActiveDoc=doc.cfm&rub=actu&itemdoc=1072&codelang=2   (512 words)

Holiday House in Loire-Atlantique, Western Loire Amenities of the Holiday House in Loire-Atlantique, Western Loire Large restored house in Western Loire situated in a small hamlet of 5 houses. Nearby there is another lake that is use for swimming with a beach area and has boats for hire also a cafe. www.worldvacationrentals.net /detailed/1657.html   (587 words)

Pays De La Loire self catering gites holiday cottages in France Situated between Angers and Saumur, in the Loire Valley, this is the ideal base for exploring all the famous chateaux and vineyards of the area. Pays De La Loire self catering gites holiday cottages in France Choose A Town In Pays De La Loire Region www.justtourfrance.com /selfcatering/main.asp?county=Pays+De+La+Loire   (262 words)

www.cyclingnews.com news and analysis The weather was beautiful with no wind in the west part of the Loire valley, thus it was difficult for a breakaway to succeed. www.cyclingnews.com /road.php?id=road/2005/mar05/loireatlantique05   (558 words)

Hotels Loire-Atlantique The Hotel is in Brittany, in the Loire Atlantique region, 17 km from Saint Nazaire, between Pornichet and Le Pouliguen. Hotel Balladins Nantes-Carquefou is located close to Erdre river and the Loire, only 5 miles away from Nantes. At the starting point to all destinations, the hotel is also close to the city centre and the main motorways. www.france-voyage.com /english/hotels/hotels_dep.php?depid=loire-atlantique   (1142 words)

ipedia.com: Loire-Atlantique Article Loire-Atlantique (formely Loire-Inférieure) is a French département, named after the Loire River and the Atlantic Ocean. Loire-Atlantique Details Information Number 44 Region Pays de la Loire Prefecture Nantes Subprefecture Ancenis Châteaubriant Saint-Nazaire Population - Total - Density Ranked 13th 1,134,266 166 /km² A... www.ipedia.com /loire_atlantique.html   (87 words)

Loire Atlantique - France Villas in Loire Atlantique - Rentvillas.com Loire Atlantique - France Villas in Loire Atlantique - Rentvillas.com For a wonderful experience in coastal France, view our villas in Loire Atlantique. Rentvillas.com > Browse By Region > Europe > France > Loire Atlantique www.rentvillas.com /PropertyListing.aspx?LocationId=2460   (131 words)

French Connections - St. Nazaire - Penhoët - Penhoet - Loire - Atlantique In 1955, Chantiers de Penhoët and Chantiers de la Loire were merged to form Chantiers de l’Atlantique. In 1881 a second shipyard was established - Ateliers et Chantiers de la Loire; it is believed that this yard was known as Chantiers de la Loire. At the end of November 2003, to mark the completion of the new Cunard liner QUEEN MARY 2, a Colloquium entitled QM2 "The Celtic Connection" was held in Sainte-Nazaire to acknowledge the links between the shipyards of the Clyde and the Loire estuary. freespace.virgin.net /mike.mackenzie2/FrnchCon.htm   (745 words)

birding facts Birding Resources by the Fat Birder We are in the Mayenne region of Western Loire, 12kms from Mayenne itself. We are within an hour of the famous city of Le Mans, Alençon, famed for lace making, and the beautiful and historic tourist town of Lassay les Chateaux. When they found country lanes lined with orchids and cowslips, over which danced Swallowtail and Clouded Yellow Butterflies and Hummingbird Hawk Moths, they were convinced! www.fatbirder.com /links_geo/europe/france_pays_de_la_loire.html   (811 words)

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