What to do when it rains  in the Vignoble Nantais?

In Le Pallet, the Musée du Vignoble Nantais invites visitors to explore the region through more than 500 objects. From the majestic long-barrelled wine press to the first high-clearance tractor, the collection traces the path from vine to wine.

During the school holidays, the experience becomes even more immersive.

An escape game takes families on an hour-long investigation. The Touche-à-tout trail allows visitors to explore the vineyard by manipulating and testing. Children can even climb aboard a small tractor for the tour and imitate working in the vines.

Just outside Nantes, the Château de Goulaine offers an ideal refuge on rainy days. The 17thᵉ century drawing rooms, medieval kitchens and cabinet of curiosities make up a rich and accessible tour.

Visits can be made freely with an audio guide or accompanied by a guide. Children can enjoy a treasure hunt and a riddle trail to discover the castle in a different way.

Depending on the season, immersive shows are staged in the monument’s rooms, transforming the visit into a theatrical experience.

When the paths of the Garenne Lemot are covered in rain, the visit continues under cover. The Maison du Jardinier is home to an interpretation trail devoted to François-Frédéric Lemot’s Italian dream.

Here you can see how a sculptor imagined an entire landscape. Models, videos, interactive displays and hands-on activities tell the story of the birth of this estate inspired by Tuscany. The tour is accessible, clear and educational. You’ll get in for just a few minutes, and stay for much longer than you expected.

It’s an ideal stop-off point for families or curious visitors wondering what to do when it’s raining in the Vignoble Nantais, without giving up on heritage discovery.

Access is free. All you have to do is push open the door.

On the banks of the River Sèvre in Gorges, the Liveau Paper Mill is a living haven. The rain adds to the charm of the place. The water turns the paddle wheel. The wood creaks. The gestures of the paper-makers come to life again.

The visit is not like a traditional museum. You look at the pile of mallets. You understand how rags are transformed into paper pulp. Then you can make your own sheet of paper to take home as a souvenir.

During the school holidays, workshops complete the experience: craft making, Japanese bookbinding and calligraphy. There are also treasure hunts for families to explore behind the scenes at the mill.

If you’re looking for something to do with the kids when it’s raining at Vignoble Nantais, Le Liveau offers a practical, creative and shared experience.