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Troglodytes & Sarcophages
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Come and follow the steps of the archeologists who discovered this unique, fascinating site carved rightout of the sea of shell beds. You will be surprised to find out how, through the ages, men have managed to reuse this subterraneanspace. T
Come and follow the steps of the archeologists who discovered this unique, fascinating site carved rightout of the sea of shell beds. You will be surprised to find out how, through the ages, men have managed to reuse this subterraneanspace for the last 1500 years : stone quarry, underground shelter, Middle Ages dwellings, storage silos,troglodytic chapel, wine-producing site…This unique site in Europe, one among listed heritage sites, brings to light the astonishing roles of cavedwellings.
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Altimetric profile
Date and time
- From 02/11/2026 to 29/11/2026
- From 19/12/2026 to 03/01/2027
- From 06/02/2027 to 07/03/2027
- From 08/03/2027 to 03/04/2027
- From 04/04/2027 to 30/06/2027
- From 01/07/2027 to 31/08/2027
- From 01/09/2027 to 03/10/2027
- From 04/10/2027 to 17/10/2027
- From 18/10/2027 to 01/11/2027
- From 02/11/2027 to 28/11/2027
- From 18/12/2027 to 31/12/2027
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Distinctions
Classified
Le Routard guide
Michelin guide
Le petit futé
Label Vineyards and Discoveries
Price(s)
From 04/02 to 31/12/2023
Adult: 6 €
Child : 4 €
Student: 5 €
Job seeker: 5 €
Disabled: 5 €
Group adults: 5 €.
From 01/01 to 31/12/2024
Adult: 6 €
Child : 4 €
Student: 5 €
Job seeker: from 5 €
Group adults: from 5 €.
Free entry for children < 6 years.
Child entry valid for 6 - 12 years.
Group rate available for > 12 people.
Updated by
SPL Saumur Val de Loire Tourisme - 02/11/2026
www.ot-saumur.fr
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Contact
Phone :
02 41 59 24 95
06 77 77 06 94
Email : troglo-sarcophages@orange.fr
Website : https://www.troglo-sarcophages.fr
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/troglodytessarcophages/
Google+ : https://maps.google.com/?cid=11263390027239685457
Animals
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