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TOUR MELUSINE

The Mélusine Tower will be open to visitors from 29 March 2024.

Address : Place du Bail
85120 VOUVANT
FRANCE

Contact: TOUR MELUSINE

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Presentation of: TOUR MELUSINE

The Mélusine tower stands 36 metres high, offering an exceptional panoramic view of the Mervent-Vouvant forest massif and the village of Vouvant.

This circular keep dates back to the early 13th century, or even the very end of the 12th century.

According to legend, the tower was built by the fairy Mélusine.

Discover 2 vaulted domed rooms and enjoy an incredible panoramic view of the medieval town, the river La Mère and the edge of the forest from the top of the tower!

Keys for climbing the Mélusine Tower can be hired from the Tourist Office, Place du Bail, from April to All Saints' Day.

For even more fun, discover the Mélusine Tower with the "Save the Mélusine Tower" game! This Fontenautes experience, combining virtual reality and mini-games, takes you back to the Middle Ages, accompanied by the fairy Mélusine, to discover the fortified castle of Vouvant. Adventure kit hire (headset and key) from Vouvant Tourist Office.
Site theme
Castle
Keep
Fortified compound and ramparts
Tower
Site category
Registered and listed sites
Architectural style of the site
Medieval
Prices
Full adult price starting from 3.00€ (Dès 13 ans)
Children's price starting from 1.50€ (7 à 12 ans)
Children's price starting from 0.00€ (Gratuit pour les moins de 7 ans)
Payment methods
Credit card
Cheques and postal orders
Holiday vouchers
Visits
Free tours (individuelles): Yes
Average duration of visit (individuelles) : @duration of visit
Free tours (groupes): Yes
Guided tours on request (groupes): Yes
Visit languages
Visit: French, English
Billboards: French
Spoken language
English
French
Facilities
Picnic area
Services
Shop
Further information
Groups accepted
Pets allowed
Visible point of interest without tour
A. Lamoureux / Vendée Expansion
Mehdi Media / OT Pays de Fontenay-Vendée
Mehdi Media / OT Pays de Fontenay-Vendée
Mehdi Media / OT Pays de Fontenay-Vendée
Mehdi Media / OT Pays de Fontenay-Vendée
Mehdi Media / OT Pays de Fontenay-Vendée
Mehdi Media / OT Pays de Fontenay-Vendée

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