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Vouvant.
Sud
Vendee.. Haut
Bocage.. Coastal
Region.. Marais
Poitevin.. Marais
Breton.. Bas Bocage.. Plaine.. Marais
Olonne..
Vouvant, a
small village between La Chataigneraie and Fontenay-le-Compte, in the Vendée is a self appointed member
of the prettiest village in France club. Wherever you go in France you will find
a village professing to be the prettiest in France, and Vouvant is the South
Vendée’s representative. There is no doubt that it is a beautiful place, the
centre of the village is dominated by the 11th Century church, the
Melusine Tower and ramparts overlook a wide bend in the languorous river Mere
and the charmingly narrow streets house a plethora of artists studios.
The fortified village of Vouvant nestles neatly into the rambling countryside at the north end of the Mervent-Vouvant forest.
This picturesque village is dominated on the skyline by the church of "Notre dame" , in 1000ad William V, the great duke of Aquitaine commissioned the bishops of Maillezais to build him a church and monastary on this pisturesque sight that he had came across while hunting, due to a lack of money the church was not finished till 11th century.Built in the Norman style with a romanesque portal. Read more on the History of Vouvant
The River Mere has been dammed just below Vouvant by a small modern structure and lower down stream at the Pierre Brune Barrage. This turns the small river into a lake and with the old ramparts make a most attractive setting.
The narrow streets and picturesque stone houses with painted shutters and flowers growing out of the roadside and in pots make this an idyllic village to just stroll around or sit at one of the bars or cafes and just take in its splendour. For those who wish for longer walks there are well marked trails, details can be had at the Tourist office on the edge of the Ramparts.
The castle of Vouvant of which only the ramparts and the tower remain is the subject of the legend of Melusine.
Gustave Eiffel's Bridge. Just a couple of kilometers from Vouvant on the D938,Fontenay-le-Comte to La Chataigneraie road one can see the viaduct railway bridge built by the famous French Engineer Gustave Eiffel.
Jardin de Fournils. A small formal garden of the 1920's with topiary box hedging.
Les Medievals de Melusine. 17th July and 14th August 2011. A festival of medieval life and games including jousting and horsemanship, fire throwers, Juglers and artisan of the medieval period.
Entrance 5€ adult and 3€ child From 11h to 20h
Photo Gallery of Vouvant
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The fortified village of Vouvant nestles neatly into the rambling countryside at the north end of the Mervent-Vouvant forest.
This picturesque village is dominated on the skyline by the church of "Notre dame" , in 1000ad William V, the great duke of Aquitaine commissioned the bishops of Maillezais to build him a church and monastary on this pisturesque sight that he had came across while hunting, due to a lack of money the church was not finished till 11th century.Built in the Norman style with a romanesque portal. Read more on the History of Vouvant
The River Mere has been dammed just below Vouvant by a small modern structure and lower down stream at the Pierre Brune Barrage. This turns the small river into a lake and with the old ramparts make a most attractive setting.
The narrow streets and picturesque stone houses with painted shutters and flowers growing out of the roadside and in pots make this an idyllic village to just stroll around or sit at one of the bars or cafes and just take in its splendour. For those who wish for longer walks there are well marked trails, details can be had at the Tourist office on the edge of the Ramparts.
The castle of Vouvant of which only the ramparts and the tower remain is the subject of the legend of Melusine.
Gustave Eiffel's Bridge. Just a couple of kilometers from Vouvant on the D938,Fontenay-le-Comte to La Chataigneraie road one can see the viaduct railway bridge built by the famous French Engineer Gustave Eiffel.
Jardin de Fournils. A small formal garden of the 1920's with topiary box hedging.
Les Medievals de Melusine. 17th July and 14th August 2011. A festival of medieval life and games including jousting and horsemanship, fire throwers, Juglers and artisan of the medieval period.
Entrance 5€ adult and 3€ child From 11h to 20h
Photo Gallery of Vouvant
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