Do I need to book a guided tour of the Nantes vineyards in advance?

Booking is essential, especially for the “Les Essentiels de Clisson” and “Les Essentiels du Hellfest” tours, which can fill up quickly. Online ticket offices are open 24 hours a day.

Are guided tours suitable for children or families?

Yes, there are a number of family-friendly itineraries, and some tours of the Pays d’Art et d’Histoire are even designed with younger visitors in mind (multi-talented itineraries, storytelling, escape games, etc.). The guides adapt to the level and curiosity of each visitor.

Are the tours accessible to all levels of knowledge?

Absolutely. You don’t need to be an expert in architecture or metal music: the guides make each tour accessible, lively and exciting, whether you come simply out of curiosity or out of passion.

Do you offer private tours for groups or companies?

Yes, we can organise tailor-made tours: team-building at Hellfest, discovering Clisson for a group, personalised themed tours… Just contact our sales department.

Where do the tours start?

It depends on the route: “ Les Essentiels de Clisson” starts at the Tourist Office (place du Minage). “ Les Essentiels du Hellfest” start at the Hellfest site car park (rue du Champ Louet). Tours organised by the Pays d’Art et d’Histoire always indicate their meeting point in their description.

Guided tour of Clisson and the Vignoble Nantais

The essentials of the destination

Clisson, Hellfest, Muscadet: three guided experiences from Destination Vignoble Nantais.
Whether you’re an architecture buff, a music lover or a wine enthusiast, our tours invite you to experience the region in a different way. The guided tours Les Essentiels de Clisson, Les Essentiels du Hellfest andEscapades en Muscadet are available to book all year round.

Les Essentiels de Clisson guided tour
Les Essentiels du Hellfest guided tour
Getaway in Muscadet

Guided tours An experience to share

Let yourself be seduced by our “ Les Essentiels de Clisson ” guided tours. They are designed to enhance your experience and share a moment of heritage with our local experts. In just 1 hour 30 minutes, you’ll have the opportunity to discover the treasures and extraordinary sights of Clisson. Let yourself be surprised and amazed by this unique little historic town, destroyed afterthe Revolution and recreated from scratch in the 19th century by a great artist as a landscape inspired by Italy.

Explore the assets of the town of Clisson

During the “Les Essentiels de Clisson” tour, our enthusiastic guide will take you on a journey of discovery of the town’s architectural and historical landmarks. Imagine yourself admiring the majestic château, to the sound of the two rivers that shape the town’s grand landscape. He or she will give you the keys to understanding the town with his or her passion, experience and personality.

Visiting Clisson with our expert guides means opting for a memorable tourist experience. Whether you’re a history and heritage enthusiast or simply looking for an escape, our guided tours will meet your expectations.

Departure from the Tourist Office, Place du Minage.

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Book your visit in Clisson

Click on the date of your choice to open the ticket office.

Don’t miss this opportunity to discover Clisson. Book your place online 24 hours a day to experience a human adventure that will awaken your senses and nourish your spirit. Clisson and the Vignoble Nantais are waiting to offer you the very best of their heritage and culture.

The Hellfest website now Open-air museum

Just a stone’s throw from the historic centre of Clisson lies the site of the Hellfest metal music festival. It’s a vast 21-hectare site, where a unique aesthetic comes to life. It has been shaped by a number of local contemporary artists, who have helped to create a unique setting. Your guide will immerse you in this monumental setting and show you the links between the world of metal and the works in the park.

Vibrate to the rhythm of Hellfest

For fans of original tours, the “Essentials of Hellfest“ guided tour will plunge you into the electric atmosphere of a legendary music festival. Feel the vibrant energy that invades Clisson every year. Let yourself be carried away by the fascinating stories and myths surrounding this not-to-be-missed event with our guide.

Depart from the Hellfest site car park, rue du Champ Louet.

Book your visit

Click on the date that suits you to open the ticket office.

Let yourself be seduced by our “Hellfest Essentials” guided tours . In just 1 hour and 30 minutes, discover what goes on behind the scenes, learn more about the evolution of the site and immerse yourself in thehistory of this festival that has become a world-renowned event. Let yourself be guided through the works of art that dot this extraordinary park, like a veritable open-air museum. If you’re not a specialist, this tour will introduce you to the themes and references of metal music.

For a guided tour of the Hellfest site with your company, contact our sales department, who will help you organise an unforgettable experience.

Hellfest seminar

©Wine Tour: Escapade en Muscadet|Alexandre Lamoureux

Getaway in MuscadetWine tours: Escapade en Muscadetin the Vignoble Nantais

Just outside Nantes, Destination Vignoble Nantais invites you to enjoy a memorable wine tourism experience with unique wine tours through the heart of the Muscadet appellation.

Guided tours by Le Pays d'Art et d'Histoire Sensitive perspectives, vivid accounts, places revealed

The Pays d’Art et d’Histoire label gives voice to the landscapes and the men and women who have shaped the Vignoble Nantais.

These tours take you on a unique exploration of the key places in the Vignoble Nantais. Whether it’s a question of architecture, industrial heritage or forgotten figures, each tour is an opportunity to better understand the soul of the region.

Land of Art and History

©The Vignoble Nantais, a region with the Pays d'Art et d'Histoire label: a grape harvest workshop at the Musée du Vignoble Nantais

©The Vignoble Nantais, a region with the Pays d'Art et d'Histoire label|DAVID GALLARD

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Touching the museum? Now you can! Accompanied by a guide, young and old alike can discover objects in a whole new way: observe, test, plant, handle... It's a lively,...

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How do you live the experience? All guided tours of the Nantes vineyards

As the seasons go by, Destination Vignoble Nantais and the guides from the Pays d’Art et d’Histoire offer some unique tours:

Guided walks around viewpoints and belvederes,
sensitive readings of the Loire landscape,
discover the figures of the region,
themed tours of Clisson and the surrounding area, during the day or by night…

These events are all opportunities to take a different look at the area, to be surprised by the stories behind the scenes, and to share a lively moment.