Clisson, Medieval commune in Loire-Atlantique, France.
Description
Clisson is a commune in Loire-Atlantique near Nantes, sitting where the Sèvre Nantaise and the Moine rivers meet. Granite bridges cross the water, and stone buildings line the riverbanks while castle ruins crown the hillside above the rooftops.
History
The castle here was built between the 13th and 15th centuries as a defensive structure and suffered heavy damage during the War of Vendée. Sculptor François-Frédéric Lemot led the rebuilding of the town in the early 1800s in an Italian-inspired style.
Culture
The town architecture reflects strong Italian influences due to the reconstruction efforts led by sculptor François-Frédéric Lemot in the early 1800s.
Practical
The central market hall has held a weekly Friday market since the 15th century, offering local produce and regional specialties. The streets around the rivers are easy to explore on foot, and many paths lead down to the riverside walks and up to the castle ruins.
Did you know?
Every June the town becomes a center for metal music when Hellfest attracts more than 180,000 visitors. The festival uses the open grounds and combines local structures with stages and tents for several days of concentrated performances.
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Château de Clisson
213 m
La Garenne Lemot
623 m
Église Notre Dame
189 m
Château de l'Oiselinière
2.3 km
Pont de la Vallée, Clisson
295 m
Halles de Clisson
120 m
Église de la Trinité
572 m
Chapelle des Templiers
944 mPont Saint-Antoine, Clisson
422 m
Viaduc de Clisson
506 m
Grotte d'Héloïse
643 m
Chapelle Saint-Jacques
193 m
Porte de la Ville de Clisson
170 m
Villa de la Garenne-Valentin
555 m
Parc de la Garenne Valentin
646 m
Guitare Hellfest
1.4 km
Clisson Rock City
1.5 km
Château de l'Oiselinière
2.3 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides de Gétigné
1.2 kmScenic viewpoint
900 mScenic viewpoint
177 mScenic viewpoint
2.3 kmScenic viewpoint
697 mScenic viewpoint
588 mScenic viewpoint
957 mScenic viewpoint
575 mScenic viewpoint
610 mWork of art
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