Region Pays de la Loire

Places in this region

Image of Nantes' Natural History Museum located in Region Pays de la Loire, France | The "Rat King"
Region Pays de la Loire, France

Nantes' Natural History Museum

When science meets myth: The 'Rat King' of Nantes

Created at the end of 1800s, this beautiful museum has a rich collection of both minerals and animals (skeletons and taxidermy) and a nice vivarium. The collection of bird taxidermy is especially... »

Fascinating Fauna, Natural History | Edited by Quentin and ack sed

Image of Mechanical Dragon Clock located in Region Pays de la Loire, France | Front of the Maison de la Magie
Region Pays de la Loire, France

Mechanical Dragon Clock

A pretty villa with an hourly infestation of monsters

Every hour on the hour the unassuming facade of a villa across from the imposing Chateau de Blois transforms into an enormous mechanical clock. Against a backdrop of clanging bells and eerie music... »

Astounding Timepieces, Amazing Automata | Edited by Annetta