Clisson
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Clisson is in Pays de la Loire, France, about 25km from Nantes.
Understand
Following wars after the French revolution, this small town was rebuilt in the early 19th century, in the style of Tuscany towns.
The city is very charming, and also features a ruined castle.
The city is very charming, and also features a ruined castle.
Get in
By train
Frequent trains (TER) and trams (tram-train Nantes Clisson) from Nantes, everyday. About 6€ one-way.Get around
The city is very small, and hence is definitely walkable.
See
Château de Clisson
Domaine de la Garenne Lemot
Chapelle des TempliersRomanesque church dating from the late 12th century.
Église Saint-Jacques
Do
Clisson is famous for being the location of Hellfest, one of the biggest and most respected Heavy Metal festivals in the world. The 2017 edition of the festival drew over 160,000 attendees. The festival takes place during the third weekend of June, and tickets usually sell out fast.
Eat
There are many restaurants in Clisson, and several of them are very good.
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phone: +33 2 40 54 32 08address: 2 Rue de la Collégiale, 44190 Clisson, FranceRestaurant on the river side, located just before the bridge Pont de la vallée. 100% home-made food.