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Tour Mélusine, Medieval keep in Vouvant, France

The Tour Mélusine stands 36 meters tall with a cylindrical structure made of crystalline schist and limestone within the walled enclosure of Vouvant.

The Lords of Lusignan constructed this defensive tower during the early 13th century as part of their strategic fortification system in western France.

The tower features two domed rooms with reversed stairs on the second level, demonstrating medieval military architectural techniques for slowing down potential invaders.

Visitors can obtain tower access keys from the tourist office on Bail Square, with admission prices at 2 euros for adults and 1 euro for children.

From the top platform, guests can use the orientation table to identify landmarks across the Mervent-Vouvant forest, La Chataigneraie city, and the river below.

Location: Vouvant

Architectural style: medieval architecture

Height: 36 m

Made from material: crystalline schist, limestone

Part of: walled enclosure of Vouvant

Website: https://vouvant-vendee.fr

GPS coordinates: 46.57350,-0.77180

Latest update: August 4, 2025 11:33

Photo author: Charly G.
Photo license: CC BY-SA 4.0

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