According to the legend, the fairy Melusine, half-woman half-snake, is the builder of the city. In a night with “an apron full of stones and a mouthful of water”, she built the castle from which only the keep remains now. Thanks to her talents and man’s ingenuity, the church with its beautiful stone arches and all those narrow streets that go down towards the river “Mère” were also constructed.
Vouvant, medieval city
One of the most beautiful villages of FranceVouvant
A history
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Headquarters of artists
Is the fairy Melusine a Muse ? Is she the one that attract artists to the village ? Or are they inspired by the bucolic atmosphere ? Well, whatever the reason, they chose Vouvant.
More experiences
in the city of Vouvant
Enjoy a night stroll in the streets, relax on a terrace of a café or a restaurant, go to a concert, discover the village with your family while doing treasure hunts or try the different trails to the forest.
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