Vignoble Nantais cycle routeMajor routes and local loops
Cycling in the Vignoble Nantais means letting yourself be guided by the bends in the rivers, skirting the rows of vines and passing through villages with evocative names. Several cycle routes criss-cross the region, from major national routes to local loops.
The Loire à Vélo crosses the north of the region at La Haye-Fouassière, providing a gentle link to Nantes, Angers and the Atlantic coast. Connecting routes have been signposted to take you from this major route to Clisson or Vallet.
Another major route, the Vélidéale (V80) links the Loire à Vélo with the Vendée via Vertou, le Pallet, Clisson and Cugand. It offers a bucolic inland alternative.
For more local exploration, the Boucles du Vignoble à Vélo form a network of 5 cycle routes, 3 of which are accessible from Le Pallet station. These varied routes allow you to explore the hillsides of the Muscadet, the banks of the Sèvre or the Marais de Goulaine, or the hedged farmland of the Vignoble Nantais at your own pace.
Getting around the Vignoble Nantais by carHire or repair your bikeUseful addresses
Talbicyclette, right in the centre of Clisson, offers bike hire (electric or classic) as well as sales and repairs. The service can be adapted to suit your needs: luggage racks, helmets, trailers, gravel or cargo bikes. It’s also a place for advice, designed as a space dedicated to eco-mobility.
Endur’Cycle, based in Vallet, is another rental partner, with a wide range of VTCs, VAEs, children’s bikes and accessories available for hire.
For maintenance, two repair workshops are available:
- Ça roule in Le Pallet, offering repairs, custom assembly and the sale of carefully selected bikes and accessories.
- Talbicyclette, which also has a high-performance workshop, supports local and visiting cyclists on a daily basis.
Cycle stops and facilities along the routeAccredited by Accueil Vélo
Everywhere in the Vignoble Nantais, stop-off points, accommodation, tourist sites and wineries with the Accueil Vélo label offer an attentive welcome and services tailored to travellers on bikes: comfortable breaks, places to take a breather, and addresses designed to make every stage of your itinerary easier.
Getting around by train Vignoble NantaisEasy access to the region
The train is an excellent way to explore the Vignoble Nantais without a car. From Nantes, Cholet and Les Sables-d’Olonne, there are several regular services to Clisson station. The Clisson-Nantes tram-train provides a frequent, comfortable service to several stations in the area.
Getting around the Vignoble Nantais by train, Clisson stationGetting around the Vignoble Nantais by busAn accessible, connected network
Travelling by bus in the Vignoble Nantais means choosing an economical, practical and low-impact mode of transport.
The area is served by several ALÉOP lines, with links to railway stations, town centres and tourist facilities. Transport on demand services also link the more rural communes.
Getting around the Vignoble Nantais by bus: free Clisson-Gétigné shuttle service- ALÉOP lines and transport on demand
In the Vignoble Nantais, several regular routes in the ALÉOP network link the communes to the major transport hubs of Nantes, Vertou and Clisson, passing through a mosaic of wine-growing villages, natural areas and heritage sites.
The routes include
- Route 330 between La Chapelle-Basse-Mer and Nantes, also serving Le Loroux-Bottereau and Saint-Julien-de-Concelles
- Route 331 from La Regrippière to Nantes, via Mouzillon, Vallet, La Chapelle-Heulin and Haute-Goulaine
- Route 332 between Château-Thébaud and Vertou, passing through Saint-Fiacre-sur-Maine
- Route 333, from Divatte-sur-Loire to Nantes, via La Boissière-du-Doré, Le Landreau, Le Loroux-Bottereau and Saint-Julien-de-Concelles
- Route 362 from Vieillevigne to Nantes, via La Planche
- Route 370 between Les Herbiers and Nantes, via Aigrefeuille-sur-Maine, Remouillé, Saint-Lumine-de-Clisson and Maisdon-sur-Sèvre.
These routes provide access to stations, markets, business parks and tourist attractions in the area.
In addition, an on-demand service is available in less-served communes. Prior booking is required for journeys to stations or fixed stops on the network.
- Free line Gare de Clisson - Gétigné
Since 2024, a free, 100% electric line has linked Clisson station to the various districts and business parks of Gétigné. It offers a real alternative to the car for local residents and visiting travellers alike.
- 21 spaces and 9 stops: Clisson station, Clisson town centre, Garenne Lemot, Allées Gestina shopping area, Gétigné business parks (Toutes-Joies, Fief du Parc, Recouvrance), Gétigné town hall, etc.
- PRM accessibility
- Operates Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 8.30pm, with a service every 30 minutes at peak times.
- On Saturdays, a service is provided from 8.10am to 8.30pm, with an hourly service.
- Timetables designed to allow connections with trains at Clisson station (tram-train and TER to Nantes, Vertou, Cholet, Montaigu or La Roche-sur-Yon).
It’s the ideal way to get to your accommodation or a point of interest such as the historic centre of Clisson or La Garenne Lemot quickly, without having to worry about parking.
Getting around by carClisson parking and practical information in the Vignoble Nantais area
Exploring the Vignoble Nantais by car gives you the freedom to stop at every bend in the landscape. Gently sloping vineyards, typical villages, secret valleys… Everything invites you to take your time. And to make sure your stay goes as smoothly as possible, there are plenty of parking and electric mobility solutions available, both in Clisson and in the other towns and villages in the area.
- Parking in Clisson
Whether you’re strolling through the historic centre, catching a train or visiting the Hellfest site, there are several car parks available:
- Place de la Gare: direct access to the SNCF train station and the historic centre (blue zone + long-term parking)
- Place Lemot, Place Saint-Jacques, Place des Douves, Parking du Parc: for your walks around town
- Hellfest car park: ideal for access to the festival site and Hellcity
All these car parks have disabled parking spaces. Parking is generally free or in a blue zone.
- Parking elsewhere in the Vignoble Nantais
Parking is easy in neighbouring communes, with car parks located close to natural sites, wine estates and cultural centres. For example
- Le Pallet: Musée du Vignoble Nantais and railway station
- Château-Thébaud: Pont Caffino, La Huchette
- Saint-Julien-de-Concelles: Chêne lake, Divatte levee
- Divatte-sur-Loire: Pierre Percée
Parking is available at all partner wineries and estates.
- Electric charging points
The Vignoble region is being equipped with more than 40 recharging points. In Clisson, you’ll find
- Freshmile – Rue des Rosiers, Rue de la Font Calin
- SYDEGO – Place Lemot
- Ouest Charge, Shell Recharge, Leclerc Charging Station
There are similar charging stations in Gétigné, Vallet, Le Pallet, Saint-Julien-de-Concelles, Divatte-sur-Loire, etc. There are several operators: be sure to check compatibility with your card or application.
- Hire a vehicle
If you prefer short-term hire, there are a number of professionals in the Vineyards:
- Pluchon Automobiles: electric cars, scooters and scooters, or even Teardrop mini-caravans for a stylish, eco-friendly road trip.
- Freedom Camper: hire a converted van for a free, nomadic getaway. Their team also offers made-to-measure outfitting and sales of vans to extend your adventure beyond your holiday.
