Lusignan, Commune in Vienne department, Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, France.
Lusignan covers approximately 37.82 square kilometers with around 2,659 residents, positioned at 142 meters elevation in the Vienne department of southwestern France.
The town originated from the medieval Lusignan family who ruled Poitou and later established royal dynasties in Jerusalem and Cyprus during the Crusades era.
The Church of Notre Dame and Saint-Junien showcases Gothic and Romanesque architectural elements, representing centuries of religious and cultural development in the region.
Lusignan is located 312 kilometers from Paris and 186 kilometers from Bordeaux, accessible via major roads with postal code 86600 and local administrative services.
Local legend claims the town was founded by Melusina, a fairy who married Raimondo and constructed Lusignan castle according to mythological tales.
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