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Medieval Village of Vouvant – Mélusine Tower loop from Vouvant

Medieval Village of Vouvant – Mélusine Tower loop from Vouvant

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Medieval Village of Vouvant – Mélusine Tower loop from Vouvant

02:07

40.4km

410m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 11, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 921 m for 53 m

After 1.41 km for 72 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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248 m

Bridge at the foot of Porte La Poterne

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As you approach this bridge, you will have a breathtaking view of the ramparts of the medieval town of Vouvant.

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Medieval Village of Vouvant

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Absolutely gorgeous medieval fortified town built on a hillside overlooking a river. Remains of the castle walls and keep, lovely church, plus art galleries, cafes and great walks around the cobbled streets and surrounding parklands.

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947 m

Mélusine Tower

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superb hike

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1.31 km

Vouvant

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In the center of the village lies a gem of Poitou-Charentes architecture: the Romanesque church and its richly decorated northern facade. Vouvant is classified as one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France.

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1.44 km

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Vouvant

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The facade of the front wall of the northern transept arm and the main portal are the real main treasure and attraction of the church.

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40.0 km

Vouvant

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Vouvant is labelled in Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (since 1988), as a Petite cité de caractère, and the village has obtained two flowers out of five in the …

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40.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.6 km

1.51 km

195 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.1 km

19.1 km

134 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Sunday 31 May

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Medieval Village of Vouvant – Mélusine Tower loop from Vouvant

Bridge at the foot of Porte La Poterne

Medieval Village of Vouvant

Mélusine Tower

Vouvant

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Vouvant

Vouvant

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