CHATEAU DE CLISSON GRAND PATRIMOINE DE LOIRE-ATLANTIQUE
The Clisson chateau is an impregnable fortress, ducal residence and romantic ruin. Its stones defied the centuries (from 11th to 19th) and today tells many stories where colourful characters meet.
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Presentation of: CHATEAU DE CLISSON GRAND PATRIMOINE DE LOIRE-ATLANTIQUE
Long impregnable fortress, the Château de Clisson is a castle model. Built by the powerful family of Clisson from the twelfth century, the castle became the fifteenth strategically protecting the border of the Duchy of Brittany. It was burned during the war of Vendée. Today, the site still offers many examples of defensive architecture: archers, gunboats, stunners ...
Site theme
Castle
Castle
Keep
Fortified compound and ramparts
Ruins and remains
Site category
Registered and listed sites
Architectural style of the site
Medieval
19th century
Museum theme
History
Museum category
Accredited and inspected by the French Museum Authority
Payment methods
Credit card
Cheques and postal orders
Visits
Free tours (individuelles): Yes
Guided tours (individuelles): Yes
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Free tours (groupes): Yes
Guided tours on request (groupes): Yes
Guided tours (groupes): Yes
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Visit languages
Visit: French
Billboards: French, German, English, Spanish, Italian
Access map, location
SNCF train station: 0,5 Km
Motorway: 15 Km
Road (national / local): 1 Km
Airport / aerodrome: 30 Km
Spoken language
English
French
Facilities
Projection room
Services
Shop
Further information
Groups accepted starting from 15 persons
Pets allowed (les animaux doivent obligatoirement être tenus en laisse à l'intèrieur du château.)
