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Puy du Fou
Unique French historical theme park in the Vendée region acclaimed for its spectacular live-action shows and immersive experiences.
34 km · about 40 min drive
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Clisson
Pays de la Loire, France · Europe
About Clisson
Clisson sits on the route: 10 minutes from Saint-Lumine-de-Clisson, 34km from Puy du Fou.
Clisson is in Pays de la Loire, France, with about 6,500 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Saint-Lumine-de-Clisson, about 4 km away.
Clisson (French pronunciation: [klisɔ̃] ; Gallo: Cliczon, Breton: Klison), is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique department, in the region of Pays de la Loire, western France.
It is situated at the confluence of the rivers Sèvre Nantaise and Moine, 27 kilometres (17 mi) southeast of Nantes.
The town and the celebratedRead more
family of Clisson (the most famous members are Olivier IV de Clisson and Jeanne de Clisson) take their name from their stronghold. Clisson has its imposing ruins, parts of which date from the thirteenth century.
The town and castle, the Château de Clisson, were destroyed in 1792 and 1793 during the War in the Vendée.
Afterwards, the sculptor François-Frédéric Lemot bought the castle, and the town was rebuilt in the early part of the 19th century according to his plans. There are picturesque parks on the banks of the rivers. The Moine is crossed by an old gothic bridge and by a fine modern viaduct.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Clisson?
Within an hour or so of Clisson: Puy du Fou (34 km).
Are there any good drives near Clisson?
The nearest famous roads are Passage du Gois.
Where is Clisson?
Clisson is in Pays de la Loire, France, about 4 km from Saint-Lumine-de-Clisson.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,480
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Pays de la Loire
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 47.0871, -1.2830
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Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
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1 notable place within an hour's drive.
Driving roads near Clisson
- 65 kmPassage du GoisA 4 km cobbled causeway to Noirmoutier island that vanishes under the Atlantic twice a day: drivers cross between tides past rescue towers, on one of Europe's strangest public roads.
- 70 kmSaint-Nazaire BridgeFrance's longest bridge sweeps 3.4 km over the Loire estuary in a graceful curve, its 61 m-high deck giving drivers brief, thrilling views of the shipyards and Atlantic coast.
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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