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Pays de la Loire. Geography. The name “Pays de la Loire” comes from the geography “Land of the Loire River” The West Side Borders the Atlantic. History. Romans occupied region around 50 BC Middle ages the main religion was Catholicsm Early 19 th Century the Vikings would invade
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Geography • The name “Pays de la Loire” comes from the geography • “Land of the Loire River” • The West Side • Borders the Atlantic
History • Romans occupied region around 50 BC • Middle ages the main religion was Catholicsm • Early 19th Century the Vikings would invade • Used Nantes as a base
Tourism • 3oo miles of coastline • Castles in Angers, Saumurs and Nantes • Many open fields
Sports • Wide range of activities • Water sports • Board sports • Sailing • Kayaking • Soccer
Cuisine • Fish products appear in many dishes • Cheese • Poultry