LOIRE-ATLANTIQUE REAL ESTATE LISTINGS, FRANCE | Search Buy in France for homes for sale in Loire-Atlantique, France. The Loire-Atlantique department is located on the west coast of France and is part of the Pays-de-la-Loire region, surrounded by the departments of Vendee, Morbihan, Ille-et-Vilaine, Maine-et-Loire and the Atlantic on the west. Loire-Atlantique is home to a varied landscape, fine sandy beaches, ancient forests, chic restaurants, interesting monuments and the a range of sports including sailing, windsurfing and fishing. Nantes is the capital city of the Loire Atlantique department.The city boasts superb restaurants and great shopping. The climate is warm in Loire-Atlantique with temperatures averaging 23 degrees for 6/7 months of the year.