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.

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

• 1 Château de Clisson (Clisson castle). (updated Jan 2016)
• 2 Domaine de la Garenne Lemot. (updated Jan 2016)
• 3 Chapelle des Templiers. Romanesque church dating from the late 12th century. (updated Jan 2016)
• 4 Église Saint-Jacques. (updated Jan 2016)

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.

• 1 Auberge du Château, 2 Rue de la Collégiale, ☏ +33 2 40 54 32 08. Restaurant on the river side, located just before the bridge Pont de la vallée. 100% home-made food. (updated Jan 2016)

Go next

• Nantes