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Village guide · Vendée, Pays de la Loire · 4 places to discover

A fortified Vendée village overlooking the Mère, Vouvant is linked to the legend of the fairy Mélusine, preserving its well-kept medieval towers.

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The 4 must-see places in Vouvant

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Tour Mélusine of Vouvant Must-see

A medieval keep associated with the legend of the fairy Mélusine, a symbol of the Vendée village.

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Ramparts of Vouvant Must-see

Medieval fortifications ringing the village, overlooking the river Mère.

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Notre-Dame Church of Vouvant

The village's Romanesque church, renowned for its crypt and carved capitals.

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River Mère at Vouvant

A river bordering the fortified village, offering lovely wooded walks.

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