Top 6 Castles around La Chapelle-Heulin

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.

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

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, the Château de Clisson still offers many examples of defensive architecture: archers, gunboats, stunners…|

The castle is an 18th century construction, partially rebuilt around 1800 with high quality interior decorations, in particular a set of woodwork with ornamental decorations in neo-classical style in the large living room and the library. It is a very complete state-owned complex made up of common wings, a farmyard with outbuildings, a barn (17th or 18th century), a woodshed, a bakery oven and a dovecote. The park, redeveloped at the beginning of the 19th century, includes land to the north of the castle with a fishpond. It is delimited by partly preserved portals and a wall. We also note the presence of a masonry pediluvre. A 15th century stately chapel preserves reused 16th century stained glass windows. https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_de_la_Berri%C3%A8re

Clisson Castle is a medieval fortress dating from the 11th century. It dominates the city of the same name as well as the Sèvre river. It is possible to visit the castle, for more information: https://www.chateau-clisson.fr/44/preparez-votre-visite/heures-et-acces/cli_5603