The Cave aux Moines is a unique site where you can discover how the old tufa quarries were used to grow mushrooms.

The Cave aux Moines site is made up of former tufa quarry galleries used since the early 20th century for mushroom cultivation. At the mushroom farm, you can discover the oyster mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms and button mushrooms grown on site.
After your visit, you can sample a selection of Loire wines in the cellar.

And don't forget to try the mushrooms at the "Les Pieds Bleus" restaurant, with its speciality "fouées".

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20 bis rue Foulques Nerra
Chênehutte-Trèves-Cunault
49350 GENNES-VAL-DE-LOIRE
FRANCE
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Practical information

Opening times

from 16/09/2025 to 29/12/2025
Opening days: Pour connaitre le détail, contacter l'établissement.

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Spoken language

English
Spanish
French

Facilities

Restaurant

Further information

Groups accepted from 15 to 30 persons
Pets not allowed

Rates and payment methods

Prices

Full adult price starting from 7€
Children's price starting from 4.9€ ((7 à 14 ans) )
Group price starting from 6.5€ ((à partir de 15 personnes))

Payment methods

Credit card
Cheques and postal orders

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