Musée Troglodyte

The Troglodyte Museum presents two underground farms with living quarters and outbuildings, containing hundreds of peasant tools and furniture spread across 20 rooms.

Since medieval times until the 1960s, inhabitants carved their homes in the falun rock, creating a network of underground dwellings used for protection during wars.

The museum exhibits a collection of agricultural and wine-making tools, everyday objects, and photographs that document the life of the last underground residents.

The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00, with adult admission at 8.50 euros and child tickets for ages 6-14 at 6 euros.

The underground chapel, built in the 13th century, represents a rare example of religious architecture carved directly into the limestone bedrock.

Location: Louresse-Rochemenier

Fee: Yes

Address: 14 Rue du Musée 49700 Louresse-Rochemenier

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

Phone: +33241591815

Website: https://troglodyte.fr

GPS coordinates: 47.23281,-0.29605

Latest update: July 19, 2025 14:10