Troglodytes & Sarcophages

Following in the footsteps of the archaeologists who unearthed this unique and fascinating site in the heart of the Falun Sea, you'll discover the mystery of Europe's largest sarcophagus quarry and its successive reuses.

A historic monument, this troglodytic site is the most complete and unusual example of the many uses to which troglos are put. You'll be amazed to discover how man has been able to reuse the underground space for 1500 years: making sarcophagi, underground refuge, grain silos, chapel and troglodytic farm, "cathedral" cellars, refuge during the last war, bread oven...

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1 rue de la Croix Mordret
Doué-la-Fontaine
49700 DOUE-EN-ANJOU
FRANCE
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Opening times

from 20/12/2025 to 04/01/2026
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from 07/02/2026 to 08/03/2026
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from 09/03/2026 to 04/04/2026
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from 05/04/2026 to 30/06/2026
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from 01/07/2026 to 31/08/2026
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from 01/09/2026 to 04/10/2026
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from 05/10/2026 to 17/10/2026
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from 18/10/2026 to 01/11/2026
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from 19/12/2026 to 03/01/2027
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Site theme

Archaeological site
Cave-dwelling village, site

Site category

Registered and listed sites

Architectural style of the site

Medieval
Romanesque
Troglodytic

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Spoken language

English
Spanish
French

Further information

Groups accepted from 12 to 50 persons
Pets allowed (calmes et propres)

Rates and payment methods

Prices

Full adult price starting from 6.5€
Children's price starting from 4€ ((6 à 12 ans) )
Group price starting from 5.5€ ((à partir de 12 personnes))
Discounted rate starting from 5.5€ (Personne en situation de handicap. Tarif accordé sur présentation de la carte GIC GIG)
Discounted rate starting from 5.5€ (Demandeur d'emploi. )
Discounted rate starting from 5.5€ (Etudiant. )

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