Architectural Heritage
Clisson
In the heart of Nantes' vineyards

With its Italian-style architecture, Clisson is reminiscent of a rustic central Italian city.

Nicknamed “Clisson the Italian”, this town’s stunning architecture was based on what one might find in Tuscany. The castle also marks the southern entrance to the former Duchy of Brittany. Visit the 14th-century covered market and cross the Sèvre River via the Pont de la Vallée bridge to get a sense of the city’s transalpine atmosphere: tile and brick villas, gardens in the shade of umbrella pines, rustic houses, antique statues, and more!

Rond-point du Looksor

In 2014, the Hellfest music festival offered “its” city a symbolic guitar over 10 metres tall (art work by artist Jean-François Buisson), which now sits on the roundabout located next to the field that hosts 200,000 festivalgoers every year. From the road, you can see the permanent, emblematic fixtures of the “heavy metal” aesthetic.

To eat

Several restaurants in this area are included in the Tables de Nantes selection.

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Les essentiels de Clisson

Free guided tours with the Pass Nantes (only in french).
Reservation required +33 (0)2 40 54 02 95.
Prices: €10 adults / €5 reduced rate (12 to 17 years) / free for under-12s and Nantes Pass holders.

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Les essentiels du Hellfest

Free guided tours with the Pass Nantes (only in french).
Reservation required +33 (0)2 40 54 02 95.
Prices: €10 adults / €5 reduced rate (12 to 17 years) / free for under-12s and Nantes Pass holders.

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