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Clisson
One day is enough: train from Nantes, walk the historic centre, visit the castle ruins and Garenne Lemot park.
Clisson is a small town 25 km from Nantes. Its medieval castle ruins, a 19th‑century Italian‑style centre and the riverside park are within walking distance, so a single day covers the main sights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–September
- avoid January (castle closed mornings) and October–March (shorter park hours)
- Airport
- NTE
- Nights
- 0–1 (day visit, optional night for festival)
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Clisson17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Clisson, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyClisson is generally safe; stay aware of crowds at Hellfest and keep belongings secure on trains.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 15 Medical emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNTE Nantes Atlantique Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) north of Clisson, reachable by TER train to Nantes then bus or taxi).NTE Nantes Atlantique Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) north of Clisson, reachable by TER train to Nantes then bus or taxi).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable; a free bus line runs from the train station to the park (second line opening Aug 2026).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Menu at Auberge du Château€20–35 (≈ US$25–45)
- Museum or sight ticketCastle entry (adult)€6 (≈ US$7)
- Budget bedInn or small hotel room, a night, per room€50 (≈ US$60)
- Mid-range bedInn or small hotel room, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedInn or small hotel room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €45 (≈ US$55) · High €70 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NTE Nantes Atlantique Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) north of Clisson, reachable by TER train to Nantes then bus or taxi)NTE Nantes Atlantique Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) north of Clisson, reachable by TER train to Nantes then bus or taxi)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Oct–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Clisson: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable; a free bus line runs from the train station to the park (second line opening Aug 2026).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: ≈45 min
TER train from Clisson station, about 30 min
Larger city with museums, riverfront and shopping.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Clisson town centre
Few small inns; best for a night if you attend Hellfest.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- €70 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Inn or small hotel room1 × 3 nights × €80 | €240 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × €45 | €270 |
| Trip total≈ €85 per person per day, bed included | €510≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Crêpe | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Menu at Auberge du Château | €20–35 (≈ US$25–45) |
| Castle entry (adult) | €6 (≈ US$7) |
| Castle entry (child) | €3 (≈ US$4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Castle opening hours: closed mornings Oct–Mar, fully closed Jan (check).
- Hellfest tickets sell out quickly; plan early if visiting June.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- Medical emergency
- 15
- General emergency
- 112
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- Medical15
- General112
Embassy
US consulate in Nantes (check address); French embassy in Paris.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- TER Nantes → Clisson: about €6 (≈ US$7) one‑way (check)
- Free bus station → park: €0 (≈ under US$1)
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (c’est combien)
- Où est la gare ? — Where is the train station? (où est la gare)
- Parlez‑vous anglais ? — Do you speak English? (parlez vous anglais)
- Je voudrais un café — I would like a coffee (je voudrais un café)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Clisson. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September · avoid January (castle closed mornings) and October–March (shorter park hours) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night during Hellfest (June) for festival access.
- Combine with a visit to the Loire Valley châteaux (2‑day loop).
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