France's extreme-music cathedral in the small wine town of Clisson — 60,000 fans a day, six stages and the most spectacular festival scenography in Europe.
Where
Clisson, France
When
Mid-June · 4 days
City base
Nantes
Tickets & dates
Official site ↗Where to stay
Camp at the festival
The free campsite next to the grounds fills up fast and is very much part of the experience. Comfort options (pre-pitched tents) sell out early.
Hotels & guesthouses near the grounds
Clisson's few hotels vanish first. Look at Vallet, Gorges and the southern suburbs of Nantes — anything on the Nantes–Clisson train line works well.
Base yourself in Nantes
Nantes — ~30 km away; direct trains to Clisson take ~25 minutes, and the city has proper hotel stock and an airport.
Getting there
Fly to Nantes (NTE), then the direct TER train to Clisson — the station is a 15-minute walk from the gates.
Good to know
Is it better to stay in Nantes or Clisson for Hellfest?
Clisson if you can grab a bed early; otherwise Nantes — the direct train takes about 25 minutes and runs late during the festival.
Does Hellfest have camping?
Yes, a free campsite beside the grounds for ticket holders, plus paid comfort camping that sells out quickly.
What's the nearest airport to Hellfest?
Nantes Atlantique (NTE), around 35 km from Clisson.
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