Troglodytes & Sarcophagi
Historic site and monument

Troglodytes & Sarcophagi

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In the footsteps of the archaeologists who unearthed this unique and fascinating place dug in the heart of the sea of ​​faluns, you will discover the mystery of the most important quarry of sarcophagi in Europe and its various successive reuses.

A historic monument, this troglodytic site is the most complete and unusual for showing the multiple uses of troglodytes. You will be surprised to discover how man has been able to reuse underground space for 1500 years: manufacturing of sarcophagi, underground refuge, grain silos, chapel and troglodyte farm, cellars called "cathedrals", refuge from the last war, oven bread...

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Duration:

From: 06 / 04 / 24 To: 30 / 06 / 24
  • Monday :
    from 10AM to 00PM
    and from 14 p.m. to 15 p.m.
  • Tuesday :
    closed
  • Wednesday :
    from 10AM to 00PM
    and from 14 p.m. to 15 p.m.
  • Thursday :
    from 10AM to 00PM
    and from 14 p.m. to 15 p.m.
  • Friday :
    from 10AM to 00PM
    and from 14 p.m. to 15 p.m.
  • On Saturday:
    from 10AM to 00PM
    and from 14 p.m. to 15 p.m.
  • Sunday:
    from 10AM to 00PM
    and from 14 p.m. to 15 p.m.

Morning: free visit only. Afternoon: self-guided tour or guided tour at 14:30 p.m., 15:30 p.m. and 16:30 p.m. (reservation desirable).

From: 01 / 07 / 24 To: 31 / 08 / 24
  • Monday :
    from 10AM to 00PM
    and from 14 p.m. to 00 p.m.
  • Tuesday :
    from 10AM to 00PM
    and from 14 p.m. to 00 p.m.
  • Wednesday :
    from 10AM to 00PM
    and from 14 p.m. to 00 p.m.
  • Thursday :
    from 10AM to 00PM
    and from 14 p.m. to 00 p.m.
  • Friday :
    from 10AM to 00PM
    and from 14 p.m. to 00 p.m.
  • On Saturday:
    from 10AM to 00PM
    and from 14 p.m. to 00 p.m.
  • Sunday:
    from 10AM to 00PM
    and from 14 p.m. to 00 p.m.

Morning: free visit only. Afternoon: self-guided or guided tour.

From: 01 / 09 / 24 To: 29 / 09 / 24
  • Monday :
    from 10AM to 00PM
    and from 14 p.m. to 15 p.m.
  • Tuesday :
    closed
  • Wednesday :
    from 10AM to 00PM
    and from 14 p.m. to 15 p.m.
  • Thursday :
    from 10AM to 00PM
    and from 14 p.m. to 15 p.m.
  • Friday :
    from 10AM to 00PM
    and from 14 p.m. to 15 p.m.
  • On Saturday:
    from 10AM to 00PM
    and from 14 p.m. to 15 p.m.
  • Sunday:
    from 10AM to 00PM
    and from 14 p.m. to 15 p.m.

Morning: free visit only. Afternoon: free tour or guided tour at 14:30 p.m., 15:30 p.m. and 16:30 p.m.

From: 30 / 09 / 24 To: 18 / 10 / 24
  • Monday :
    closed
  • Tuesday :
    closed
  • Wednesday :
    closed
  • Thursday :
    from 14AM to 15PM
  • Friday :
    from 14AM to 15PM
  • On Saturday:
    from 14AM to 15PM
  • Sunday:
    from 14AM to 15PM

Guided tour at 14:30 p.m., 15:30 p.m. and 16:30 p.m.

From: 19 / 10 / 24 To: 03 / 11 / 24
  • Monday :
    from 14AM to 15PM
  • Tuesday :
    closed
  • Wednesday :
    from 14AM to 15PM
  • Thursday :
    from 14AM to 15PM
  • Friday :
    from 14AM to 15PM
  • On Saturday:
    from 14AM to 15PM
  • Sunday:
    from 14AM to 15PM

Guided tour at 14:30 p.m., 15:30 p.m. and 16:30 p.m.

Exceptional closure(s): January 1, December 25

Outside opening hours, possibility to book, especially for groups and schools.

Audio guides available in English.

Prices

From: 01 / 01 / 24 To: 31 / 12 / 24
  • Adult 6€
  • Kids 4€
  • Student fee 5€
  • Jobseeker 5€
  • Disabled 5€
  • Adult group 5€

Reservation required., Free for children under: 6 years old, Minimum age child rate: 6 years old, Maximum age child rate: 12 years old

  • Payment Methods: Bank/credit card, Cheque, Chèque-Vacances Classic, Cash, Local currency, Online payment

Pratical information

Spoken languages
  • Français
  • English
  • Spanish
Services
  • Pet Friendly
  • Motorhomes allowed
Visit
  • Educational visits
  • Guided tours
Marketing method
  • Sale at the property
Customer support / practice
  • Tourist Documentation
  • Tourist information
Equipments Interior equipment
  • Toilets
Parking
  • Parking
  • Coach parking
  • Free parking
Adapted tourism criteria
  • Adapted benefits for mental impairment
  • Adapted services for visual impairment
  • Wheelchair accessible with assistance

Contact information

1 rue de la Croix Mordret
Doue-la-Fontaine
49700 Doue-en-Anjou
02 41 59 24 95 06 77 77 06 94 Contact us by e-mail