During the early Middle Ages, Melle was an active center of minting, thanks to important silver mines located under and around the city.

[5][6] In the Middle Ages, Melle flourished as a town, as we can see from its surviving medieval houses and the three churches, built in the Romanesque style during the 11th and 12th centuries.

In the meadow nearby is a medieval fountain and basin, known as the Pré de la Maladerie, which was reserved for lepers.

Melle also boasts a 6 km (3.7 mi) walk known as the Arboretum du Chemin de la Découverte.

This walk passes more than 1000 species of trees and shrubs from the temperate areas of the world, and a collection of over 100 roses.