Village troglodytique de Rochemenier

Louresse-Rochemenier

Beneath the vineyards and fields, an entire village still lives on in the tuffeau rock, out of time.

Formed by the 1842 merger of the former communes of Louresse and Rochemenier, this troglodyte village grew up around the extraction of tuffeau and local limestone, an activity that continued until the end of the 18th century. Two former farms entirely cut into the rock have been open to the public since 1964, offering around twenty rooms spread over roughly one hectare, with tools, farmhouse furniture and an underground chapel. The commune has also yielded major Neolithic remains, including several dolmens and the Choffaux site.

Getting there : Museum open to the public since 1964

Opening times and access details are given as a guide only: check before you set out.

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