Musée Troglodyte

The Musée Troglodyte presents two underground farms carved into falun rock, complete with living quarters and outbuildings for farm activities. The rooms house hundreds of peasant tools, furniture, and household items that document daily life in these excavated dwellings.

From medieval times through the 1960s, residents carved dwellings into falun rock to gain protection and shelter from harsh conditions above. This underground settlement tradition gradually declined as aboveground housing became more common and accessible.

The exhibits show how people lived and worked beneath the surface, with tools and furniture that reveal the routines of underground living. These objects tell stories of everyday ingenuity and the skills needed to thrive in such spaces.

The pathways through the rooms are narrow and require reasonable mobility, so comfortable footwear is essential for visiting. The underground temperature remains cool and stable year-round, making warmer clothing advisable even during summer months.

A chapel carved directly from stone in the 13th century reveals that residents extended their spiritual practices underground. This rare find demonstrates that subterranean life encompassed more than just shelter and agricultural work.

Location: Louresse-Rochemenier

Fee: Yes

Address: Rue du Musée

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:30-17:30

Phone: +33241591815

Website: https://troglodyte.fr

GPS coordinates: 47.23281,-0.29605

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:02