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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.
Address :
Place du Bail
85120 VOUVANT
FRANCE
85120 VOUVANT
FRANCE
Contact: Tour Melusine
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Presentation of: Tour Melusine
This circular keep dates from 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 to the Mélusine Tower can be hired from the Tourist Office, Place du Bail, from April to All Saints' Day.
Pets are welcome in the tower, provided they are kept on a lead.
For even more fun, discover the Mélusine Tower with the "Save the Mélusine Tower" game! This experience combines virtual reality and mini-games, transporting 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.
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 to the Mélusine Tower can be hired from the Tourist Office, Place du Bail, from April to All Saints' Day.
Pets are welcome in the tower, provided they are kept on a lead.
For even more fun, discover the Mélusine Tower with the "Save the Mélusine Tower" game! This experience combines virtual reality and mini-games, transporting 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.
Opening times
from 05/04/2025 to 20/04/2025
Sunday
from 10:00 to 12:30
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from 14:00 to 18:00
Tuesday
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from 14:00 to 18:00
Wednesday
from 10:00 to 12:30
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from 14:00 to 18:00
Thursday
from 10:00 to 12:30
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from 14:00 to 18:00
Friday
from 10:00 to 12:30
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from 14:00 to 18:00
Saturday
from 10:00 to 12:30
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from 14:00 to 18:00
from 21/04/2025 to 27/04/2025
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from 10:00 to 12:30
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from 14:00 to 18:00
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from 10:00 to 12:30
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from 14:00 to 18:00
Tuesday
from 10:00 to 12:30
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from 14:00 to 18:00
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Saturday
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from 14:00 to 18:00
from 28/04/2025 to 29/06/2025
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from 14:00 to 18:00
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from 30/06/2025 to 31/08/2025
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from 10:00 to 13:00
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from 14:00 to 18:30
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from 10:00 to 13:00
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from 14:00 to 18:30
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from 10:00 to 13:00
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Saturday
from 10:00 to 13:00
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from 14:00 to 18:30
from 01/09/2025 to 28/09/2025
Sunday
from 10:00 to 12:30
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from 14:00 to 18:00
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from 10:00 to 12:30
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Wednesday
from 10:00 to 12:30
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from 14:00 to 18:00
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from 10:00 to 12:30
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Saturday
from 10:00 to 12:30
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from 14:00 to 18:00
from 29/09/2025 to 02/11/2025
Display all dates
Sunday
from 10:00 to 12:30
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from 14:00 to 17:00
Wednesday
from 10:00 to 12:30
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from 14:00 to 17:00
Thursday
from 10:00 to 12:30
and
from 14:00 to 17:00
Friday
from 10:00 to 12:30
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from 14:00 to 17:00
Saturday
from 10:00 to 12:30
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from 14:00 to 17:00
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
