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Tour of Melusine (Vendee)
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Hike in Vendee department on Melusine trail from Antigny via Cheffois, Saint-Pierre-du-Chemin, Breuil-Barret, Saint-Hilaire-de-Voust, Puy-de-Serre, Foussais-Payre, Saint-Hilaire-des-Loges, L'Orbrie and Vouvant. Guest House, Bed and Breakfast, Hotel, Camping, Shelter, Inn, Shops.
The legend of Melusine, the fairy builder and mythical ancestor of the Lusignan dynasty, is deeply rooted in the Vendée landscape, particularly around the historic site of Vouvant. The history of the area is that of the powerful medieval lords who, through this myth, legitimized their power by linking it to a supernatural and ancient origin. The landscape is dominated by the dense Mervent-Vouvant forest and the steep-sided river valleys, creating an atmosphere conducive to storytelling. The flora of this region is characterized by a dense forest of oak and beech, and the abundant aquatic fauna adds to the wild and unspoiled character of the area. The rivers and ponds that crisscross the Vendée bocage are considered the domains of this fairy, of whom the tower of Vouvant remains one of the emblems.
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Distance: 104km, Elevation maximum: 215m, Elevation minimum: 12m, Elevation gain uphill: 1234m
IGN Maps: 1426SB - CHANTONNAY / POUZAUGES / LA CHATAIGNERAIE. 1427SB - FONTENAY-LE-COMTE / SAINTE-HERMINE. 1526SB - MONCOUTANT / LA CHAPELLE ST-LAURENT. 1527SB - COULONGES-SUR-L'AUTIZE / SECONDIGNY.
Nearby paths:
Crossing Sylve d'Argenson (Deux-Sevres, Charente-Maritime)
Around the Otter trail (Vendee)
Loop around the Fiefs of Pouzauges (Vendée)
Loop around the Puys of Pouzauges (Vendée)
Around Sevre et Maine Hills (Vendee)
Tour of the Marches de Gatine (Deux-Sèvres, Vienne)
GR®36 From Channel to Pyrenees
GR®364 From Poitou to Ocean
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Former holiday hotel with a garden along the Allier, L'Etoile Guest House is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche, and the Cevennes in the mountains of Southern France. At the crossroads of GR®7, GR®70 Stevenson Path, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane Way, GR®470 Allier River springs and gorges, GRP® Cevenol, Ardechoise Mountains, Margeride. Numerous loop trails for hiking and one-day biking excursions. Ideal for a relaxing and hiking getaway.
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