Clisson

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Leaving the sea mist of Pornic behind for Clisson is like taking an instant trip to Italy. 

Located just an hour's drive from Pornic, a few kilometres from the banks of the Loire, the Clisson Valley lies at the heart of the Nantes wine region, at the crossroads of Loire-Atlantique, Vendée and Anjou.

Nourished by the Sèvre and Maine rivers, which give character to the Muscadet wine of the same name, the Clisson Valley reveals its Italian and Breton influences when you consider the heritage of Clisson, a historic town with a unique character where tiles and bricks blend with slate and granite.

Clisson, a medieval town unique in France thanks to its Tuscan-inspired architecture, brings a touch of Italy to the heart of the Nantes vineyards.

Imagine red bricks, Roman tiles, umbrella pines and cypress trees reflected in the waters of the Sèvre Nantaise... Welcome to Clisson!
The medieval town that succumbed to the charms of the South. Rebuilt in the 19th century by artists with a passion for Italy, the town combines its past as a Breton fortress with a unique Tuscan architectural style with rare elegance.

 Three good reasons to discover Clisson:

1. A Tuscan setting with a Breton accent: Strolling through Clisson, you'll marvel at the mix of styles. Between the imposing ruins of its medieval castle and Italian-inspired villas such as the Domaine de la Garenne Lemot, it's a complete change of scenery. The stone bridges and café terraces will make you feel like you're in Florence for an afternoon.
2. The site of the famous Hellfest festival: Clisson is also famous for hosting one of the world's largest extreme music festivals every year. Outside of the festival dates, the Hellfest site remains open to visitors: an unusual walk among monumental sculptures and spectacular wrought iron structures.
3. A gourmet stopover in the land of Muscadet: As the capital of the Clisson Valley vineyards, the town is the ideal place to taste a Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur lie. Take advantage of the 14th-century market halls, among the oldest in France, to discover local products at the weekly market.

Expert advice:
- A romantic idea: hire a canoe to admire the reflections of the town's red bricks from the river. This is undoubtedly the best vantage point from which to appreciate the poetry of Clisson. 
- For wine lovers: explore the Nantes vineyards, meet the winegrowers and discover the best cellars and vineyards to visit in Clisson.

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  • Nantes - Vineyards

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