In Clisson, you are straightaway enticed.
In France, there is nowhere quite like Clisson. Surrounded by vineyards, this small town has a Tuscan look about it.
After damage during the French Revolution, 200 years ago, Clisson was rebuilt by two brothers and sculptor, all inspired by Italy and Italian art. Today, there are red roof tiles and lavender walls, villas and shady umbrella pine trees, campanile and follies. Across the bridge on the far bank of the Sèvre Nantaise river, is the Garenne-Lemot park, with more Italian influences: yet another surprising must-see destination in the Loire-Atlantique...
