Merlins Tomb,where he was imprisoned by his lover,the beautiful fairy Viviane.Folklore says that if water from the magic spring is sprinkled on the stone,Merlin will conjure up thunder and rain. Merlin was said to have built Viviane a crystal citadel beneath the lake at Chateau de Comper.
Map indicating the location of the tomb
The Golden Tree .
After a fire devastated the forest in 1990 there was an international effort to save this mystical landmark.To acknowledge this goodwill ,a Paris sculptor created this symbol in tribute.
Fairies Mirror leading to the Valley of No Return.Only faithful lovers can pass through, others will be trapped by a magic spell cast long ago by the fairy Viviane.
View looking down on Fairies Mirror.
Fountain of Youth for those of pure heart.
The Guillotin Oak which has a height of 20m and an incredible girth of 9.65m;there is a platform at the base is to protect the roots from visitors.
Map of the Area
Merlin advising King Arthur in Gustave Doré's illustration-Wikipedia. .Merlin was King Arthur's adviser, prophet and magician, probably the creation of Geoffrey of Monmouth.
