Vouvant, Medieval village in Vendée, France
The stone ramparts encircle this fortified settlement, while the Tour Mélusine rises 25 meters above the surrounding forest landscape of western France.
Founded in the 11th century under William V of Aquitaine, Vouvant developed as a strategic stronghold with its castle, church, and defensive walls.
The village maintains its medieval character through narrow streets, preserved gates, and stone houses that display traditional architectural elements of the region.
The Tourist Office on Place du Bail provides maps for three walking circuits that guide visitors through the fortifications and along the forest paths.
The Notre-Dame de l'Assomption Church features intricate Romanesque sculptures, including 75 modillions depicting medieval scenes and fantastical creatures.
Location: Vendée
Location: arrondissement of Fontenay-le-Comte
Location: Communauté de communes Pays de Fontenay-Vendée
Elevation above the sea: 110 m
Website: https://www.vouvant-vendee.fr
Shares border with: Antigny, Bourneau, Mervent, Puy-de-Serre, Saint-Maurice-des-Noues, Rives-du-Fougerais
Address: 85120 Vouvant, France 85120 Vouvant
Phone: +33251008021
Email: mairie.vouvant@wanadoo.fr
Website: https://vouvant-vendee.fr
GPS coordinates: 46.57194,-0.76917
Latest update: October 22, 2025 20:52
Natur'Zoo de Mervent
7 km
Tour Mélusine
266 m
Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Vouvant church
41 m
Walled enclosure of Vouvant
56 m
Parc de Pierre Brune
3.3 km
Château de la Citardière
4.8 km
Château de la Baugisière
10.2 km
Château de Saint-Michel-le-Cloucq
9.7 km
Vieux pont des Ouillères
5.7 km
Vieux Château de Mervent
5.4 km
Old bridge of Vouvant
198 m
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Bourneau
5.1 km
Logis de la Cornelière
4.9 km
Église Saint-Remi de Pissotte
8.9 km
Église Saint-Michel de Saint-Michel-le-Cloucq
9.7 km
Église Saint-Loup de Puy-de-Serre
7.8 km
Église Saint-Hilaire de Foussais-Payré
8.1 km
Église Saint-Maurice de Saint-Maurice-des-Noues
5.1 km
Église Saint-Hilaire de Cezais
4.3 km
Église Saint-Hilaire de Sérigné
9.7 km
Église Saint-Vincent de L'Orbrie
9.4 km
Église Saint-Hilaire d'Antigny
5.4 km
Église Saint-Médard de Mervent
5.6 km
Église Saint-Gilles de Loge-Fougereuse
7.6 km
Église Saint-Sulpice de Saint-Sulpice-en-Pareds
6.1 km
Maison de François Laurens
8.1 km
Town hall of Foussais-Payré
8.1 km
Fours à chaux de Foussais-Payré
9.5 kmReviews
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