Can this visit be combined with another activity?

Of course you can. Our sales department can create a tailor-made half or full day for you: another guided tour, a heritage site, an outdoor activity, a gourmet break, a meeting with an artisan… Just tell us what you’d like to do: we’ll put together the best experiences in the area and take care of all the organisation.

Is this tour suitable for children?

This tour is aimed primarily at adults or mixed groups (adults and children). Children are welcome to join a group of adults, but the tour is not specially designed for them. For a storytelling tour of the Mervent-Vouvant forest suitable for groups of children, see the Young Audiences section.

Is there free parking close to the start of the tour?

Yes, you can park for free in the Chêne Marinier car park. The tour starts directly from the Déluge bridge, 500 m from the car park.

Can I get to the start of the tour by bus? Is there authorised parking for buses?

Yes, the bus can drop you off directly in front of the Déluge bridge (on the roadside), where the tour starts. It can then park free of charge in the Chêne Marinier car park, around 500 metres away.

Are there toilets close to the starting point?

There are no toilets close to the starting point. You can stop at Mervent (place du Héraut) or Vouvant (place du Bail) where public toilets are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Storytelling group walk in the forest of Mervent | Pays de Fontenay-Vendée Tourist Office

A storytelling interlude in the heart of a mysterious massif

In the heart of the Mervent-Vouvant forest, this storytelling walk invites you to slow down and open your ears wide. Guided by a storyteller, you’ll make your way through an unspoilt natural environment that’s perfect for listening and imagining. The forest becomes the living backdrop for stories that make you smile, shiver or dream.

It’s a sensitive, timeless experience, ideal for sharing a different kind of collective experience, combining nature and oral tradition.

About your visit

1 h 30

Maximum 60 people

All year round, on request

The walk is outdoors, and the ideal period is from April to October.
By reservation only and subject to availability.

Déluge bridge, Mervent-Vouvant forest

Departure point subject to change depending on audience.

Adaptable tour for people with reduced mobility

The storyteller adapts the route according to the needs of the group (walking difficulties, wheelchairs).

In French

Magic moments

Feel the mysterious atmosphere of the forest massif

Rediscover the Mervent-Vouvant forest in a different way

Let your imagination interact with nature

Let yourself be carried away by the fascinating tales told by the storyteller

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On the programme

A storytelling immersion in the heart of nature

The meeting point is at the edge of the Mervent forest. From the very first steps, the storyteller creates an atmosphere conducive to listening. The group progresses at a leisurely pace, following the rhythm of the stories and the path.

Legends rooted in the land

The walk is based on tales and legends linked to the forest and its mythical characters. Fauna, flora and landscapes become the backdrop for stories, combining the collective imagination with local traditions.

There are two possible atmospheres to suit you

The enchanted forest or the walk in the time of the fairy Mélusine: two options for tailoring the experience to your group. In both cases, the walk focuses on sensitivity, storytelling and sharing.

The price includes

The services of the storyteller

The price does not include

Transport
Cancellation insurance
Personal expenses

We'll take care of everything!

Our sales department will advise you and book all the visits and activities of your choice for your group.
Contact us for more information.

Léa Blanchard

Marketing Manager

[email protected]02.51.69.44.81 06.70.72.86.16

Always on the lookout for the perfect holiday, I combine creativity and precision to tailor-make your getaway to suit you. With me, your holiday can't be improvised... it has to be dreamt, prepared and experienced.

Ludovic Géron

Marketing manager

[email protected]02.51.69.44.81 06.70.72.86.16

Proud of Vouvant, the village of my birth, I talk about it with the passion of a storyteller and the smile of a neighbour you meet at the market. With me, heritage never sleeps... it's told, it comes alive.