Major events and highlights

Clisson is transformed into a life-size stage for a colourful Italian festival. Extravagant costumes, Venetian masks and performances enliven the cobbled streets and the river Sèvre Nantaise. Parades, shows, a farmers’ market and music enchant the public, offering an immersive experience of the city’s Italian soul. A timeless journey, where the mysteries of the Venice Festival come together to create an unforgettable spectacle. It’s the not-to-be-missed event of the year!

The towns and villages of the Vignoble Nantais are bringing the Fête de la Musique to life! In Clisson, Vallet, Divatte-sur-Loire and Le Loroux-Bottereau, concerts, brass bands and open stages follow one another in a joyous effervescence.

With Hellfest set to take place in Clisson from 18 to 21 June 2026, some towns are adjusting their music calendar. The result? A revamped Fête de la Musique, spread over several evenings to make the most of every moment, without any logistical overlap.

From 18 to 19 July 2026, Clisson is reborn from its medieval stones for a weekend when history comes alive before your very eyes. Camps, tournaments, jugglers and feasts transform the town into a living theatre. Every street here whispers the legends of Olivier V de Clisson and the Dukes of Brittany.

Come and relax with friends or family in an exceptional setting on the banks of the Sèvre Nantaise, with a festive atmosphere. Enjoy concerts played from a Toue Scène, a traditional local boat. On site, enjoy theguinguette spirit in the unique setting of the Port Domino slipway on the banks of the Sèvre Nantaise at Le Pallet.

Come and take part in unique tours of our original Italian architecture and visits to typical wine-growing villages. Local associations, private sites, theTourist Office and the Pays d’Art et d’Histoire du Vignoble Nantais are preparing an original programme to immerse you in the treasures of our destination’s heritage.

Vignobles en Scène is a major new wine tourism event in France, inspired by the European Heritage Days. It offers a unique opportunity to discover our rich wine-growing heritage through visits to estates and cultural experiences.

Under the medieval Halles de Clisson, the Muscadet New Year celebrates the emblematic wine of the Vignoble Nantais. Taste the 2026 vintage and explore the local crus, revealing the richness of the terroir. It’s a convivial day where refined, expressive Muscadet reveals its full potential. Share a unique moment, combining tasty discoveries and a festive atmosphere.