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Clisson Castle has quite a story to tell: first an impregnable fortress overlooking the Sèvre, then a ducal residence, and finally a romantic ruin. In the 12th century, the powerful lordship of Clisson built this stone castle with highly elaborate defensive architectural systems: arrow slits, gun ports, and slits. A strategic point protecting the border of the Duchy of Brittany in the 15th century, it was abandoned by its owners from the second half of the 17th century onward before being burned down by Republican troops in 1793. But, beyond its grand history, this castle also has a more historic significance! In 1807, François-Frédéric Lemot, creator of the Garenne Lemot estate (a picturesque landscape located on the other side of the river), was captivated by these ruins and purchased it to turn it into an ornamental factory. The château was declared a historic monument in 1924, before being acquired by the Loire-Atlantique department in 1962. Today, visitors can visit it, take a guided tour, or simply experience its history. A stop on the Journey through the Vineyard, it's a stopover during the wine tourism tour of Nantes' wine country, featuring natural sites, heritage features, characterful villages, and unique cellars.

An absolutely beautiful site, but difficult to access by bike. You can cross, but the footbridge is too narrow (for my bike anyway) and you have to push the bike vertically. Obviously impossible with panniers.

In the past, the Maine was crossed using beams fixed to the rock. The 17th century Reuzard mill with its metal footbridge attests to the intense milling activity that reigned on the river at the time. The current footbridge, which dates from 1911, was renovated in 1977 and allows hikers to access from one bank to the other.

A viewpoint as astonishing as it is impressive stands out from the cliff 30 meters above the Pont Caffino leisure center. Put your feet on the ground to discover the magnificent panorama of the vineyards and the Maine valley.

After admiring the multicultural site of Pont Caffino, go back to the village of Château-Thébaud to contemplate the aerial view of this site from the magnificent belvedere

Long an impregnable fortress, Clisson Castle is a model of a fortified castle. Built by the powerful Clisson family from the 12th century, this castle became a strategic point protecting the border of the Duchy of Brittany in the 15th century. In 1793, during the Vendée War, the fortress was burned and partially destroyed. Today, Clisson Castle still offers many examples of defensive architecture: archers, gunboats, stunners, etc. Ref: enpaysdeloire.com

The view is worth it, you still need to have a little leg to get there

Surely the oldest mill in the Clisson valley, it has been a cloth, fulling and flour mill for more than 600 years. Rebuilt in 1949 following its destruction by fire, it ceased its activity, but kept its mechanism intact. Today, the mill welcomes young people from the leisure center, as well as the Pallet game library. On the occasion of special events, such as heritage days, the mill can open its doors to discover its history. https://www.levignobledenantes-tourisme.com/patrimoine-culturel/le-moulin-de-gervaux/