Clisson

Clisson (formerly Cliczon, Breton Klison or Sklison ) is a commune with 6683 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Loire -Atlantique in the Pays de la Loire; it belongs to the district of the canton of Nantes and Clisson.

Geography

Clisson is located 30 km south-east of Nantes and 30 km west of Cholet. Neighboring municipalities are Gétigné, Mouzillon, Gorges, Saint- Hilaire -de- Clisson, Cugand and Saint- Crespin -sur- Moine. The place is divided by the Sevre Nantaise whose right tributary Moine flows here.

History

The valley of Clisson was part of the county Herbauges. The valley was - at the same time with Herbauges, Mauges and the Pays de Retz - final Breton in the year 851 by the Treaty of Angers between Charles the Bald and the Breton king Erispoë. The valley of Clisson structured in the 12th century the castle of Clisson, the seat of the Lords of Clisson, including the famous Olivier de Clisson V., Constable of France. The area has benefited in this period of their marginal position, they derogation from this tax on merchandise. During the Revolution, especially during the Vendeeraufstands, the city was devastated.

Demographics

From 1962, only residents with a primary residence

Attractions

  • The Clisson castle (11th century)
  • Chapel of the Templars
  • The Chapelle St Jacques
  • The Moulin de Plessard

Personalities

  • The family Clisson
  • Frédéric Lemot

Twinning

  • Unterklettgau, Germany, since 1976
  • Alatri, Italy, since 2001
  • Cowbridge, Wales, since 1991
Arrondissement Arrondissement of Nantes Cantons of France Postal codes in France Château de Clisson
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