Walled enclosure of Vouvant, Medieval fortification in Vouvant, France.
The walled enclosure of Vouvant is a medieval fortification with several towers and defensive walls made of crystalline schist and limestone surrounding the entire village. The structure displays typical features of medieval defense design with narrow openings and reinforced entrances.
The fortification was built between the late 12th and early 13th centuries as a defensive structure for the settlement. It received official recognition as a historic monument in 1984.
The walls define the village's shape and show how people protected their homes during medieval times. You can see today how residents built their houses within these defensive structures.
You can explore the walls on foot and visit the different towers and areas around the village. Guided tours are available if you want to learn more about how the medieval defense system worked.
The Tower Mélusine stands as the main keep and received individual monument protection in 1927, well before the entire enclosure was officially recognized. This tower has become the symbol most visitors associate with the site.
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