Visit the Hellfest site in Clisson
In Clisson, the famous Hellfest site isn't just alive during the festival!
Throughout the year, this must-see destination attracts visitors, metal fans, and the simply curious, all eager to discover a truly unique artistic world.
Just a few kilometers from Clisson's historic center, this vast 21-hectare space is open to the public.
An unusual experience not to be missed during your stay at our hotel in Nantes.
The Hellfest site will surprise you from the moment you arrive with its enormous, monumental electric guitar, which has become one of the site's symbols.
Conceived as a true open-air art trail, the site brings together numerous works inspired by mythological, medieval, and fantasy worlds.
All reimagined through the lens of metal culture!
Among the iconic creations, you can discover the famous Hellfist and the Hellfest Tree, both created by the artist Jean-François Buisson.
Outside of the Hellfest setup and teardown periods—generally between early May and mid-July—the site remains freely accessible to the public.
The landscaped walkways allow you to stroll among the giant sculptures and impressive installations in a completely immersive atmosphere.
Even if you're not a metal fan, the visit will intrigue you with the richness of the decorations and the meticulous attention to detail in the set design.
The Hellfest site also offers a deeper understanding of the references and aesthetics of metal culture through its artworks and visual universe.
Religious inspirations reinterpreted, fantastical creatures, monumental architecture, or post-apocalyptic settings…
Each space reveals a facet of this artistic universe that has become world-renowned thanks to the festival.
Over the years, the site has also become a true tourist destination, hosting other sporting and cultural events.
Address: Rue du Champ Louet, 44190 Clisson
Closed 2026: May 4 to July 11 inclusive
Located near the Parc des Expositions de la Beaujoire, the Sure Hotel Nantes Beaujoire offers 245 fully equipped apartments.
Also enjoy our bar and restaurant, Le 257, where Chef Sébastien Gillard showcases local and seasonal cuisine in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Throughout the year, this must-see destination attracts visitors, metal fans, and the simply curious, all eager to discover a truly unique artistic world.
Just a few kilometers from Clisson's historic center, this vast 21-hectare space is open to the public.
An unusual experience not to be missed during your stay at our hotel in Nantes.
An open-air museum in the heart of Clisson
The Hellfest site will surprise you from the moment you arrive with its enormous, monumental electric guitar, which has become one of the site's symbols.
Conceived as a true open-air art trail, the site brings together numerous works inspired by mythological, medieval, and fantasy worlds.
All reimagined through the lens of metal culture!
Among the iconic creations, you can discover the famous Hellfist and the Hellfest Tree, both created by the artist Jean-François Buisson.
An unusual walk accessible year-round
Outside of the Hellfest setup and teardown periods—generally between early May and mid-July—the site remains freely accessible to the public.
The landscaped walkways allow you to stroll among the giant sculptures and impressive installations in a completely immersive atmosphere.
Even if you're not a metal fan, the visit will intrigue you with the richness of the decorations and the meticulous attention to detail in the set design.
Discovering metal culture in a new light
The Hellfest site also offers a deeper understanding of the references and aesthetics of metal culture through its artworks and visual universe.
Religious inspirations reinterpreted, fantastical creatures, monumental architecture, or post-apocalyptic settings…
Each space reveals a facet of this artistic universe that has become world-renowned thanks to the festival.
Over the years, the site has also become a true tourist destination, hosting other sporting and cultural events.
Practical Information
Address: Rue du Champ Louet, 44190 Clisson
Closed 2026: May 4 to July 11 inclusive
Stay in Nantes to visit the Hellfest site
Located near the Parc des Expositions de la Beaujoire, the Sure Hotel Nantes Beaujoire offers 245 fully equipped apartments.
Also enjoy our bar and restaurant, Le 257, where Chef Sébastien Gillard showcases local and seasonal cuisine in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
