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Troglodytic Valley of Goupillières - CRT Centre Val de Loire - EN
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Troglodytic Valley of Goupillières

Troglodytic Valley of Goupillières à AZAY-LE-RIDEAU © 6

In outstanding natural surroundings, a Touraine dwelling carved out of tufa rock (well, bread oven, cow barn, grain silo) and underground shelter from the Middle Ages. Kitchen garden, wine grower’s lodge. Farm animals. Shed, witches’ coven, fortress for children.

Opening times

From 08/02/2025 to 04/04/2025

Opening days :

  • monday from 14h00 to 17h30
  • tuesday from 14h00 to 17h30
  • wednesday from 14h00 to 17h30
  • thursday from 14h00 to 17h30
  • friday from 14h00 to 17h30
  • saturday from 14h00 to 17h30
  • sunday from 14h00 to 17h30
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From 05/04/2025 to 04/07/2025

Opening days :

  • monday from 10h00 to 18h00
  • tuesday from 10h00 to 18h00
  • wednesday from 10h00 to 18h00
  • thursday from 10h00 to 18h00
  • friday from 10h00 to 18h00
  • saturday from 10h00 to 18h00
  • sunday from 10h00 to 18h00
From 05/07/2025 to 31/08/2025

Opening days :

  • monday from 10h00 to 19h00
  • tuesday from 10h00 to 19h00
  • wednesday from 10h00 to 19h00
  • thursday from 10h00 to 19h00
  • friday from 10h00 to 19h00
  • saturday from 10h00 to 19h00
  • sunday from 10h00 to 19h00
From 01/09/2025 to 30/09/2025

Opening days :

  • monday from 10h30 to 18h00
  • tuesday from 10h30 to 18h00
  • wednesday from 10h30 to 18h00
  • thursday from 10h30 to 18h00
  • friday from 10h30 to 18h00
  • saturday from 10h30 to 18h00
  • sunday from 10h30 to 18h00
From 01/10/2025 to 02/11/2025

Opening days :

  • monday from 14h00 to 17h30
  • tuesday from 14h00 to 17h30
  • wednesday from 14h00 to 17h30
  • thursday from 14h00 to 17h30
  • friday from 14h00 to 17h30
  • saturday from 14h00 to 17h30
  • sunday from 14h00 to 17h30

Certification labels

  • La Loire à Vélo
  • Accueil Vélo site de visite et de loisirs
  • Hearing handicap
  • Mental handicap
  • Motor handicap
  • Visual handicap

Prices & Payment methods

  • Full adult price : 8,50€
  • Child rate de 5 à 17ans : 6,50€
  • Group rate : 6,90€
  • Discount rate handicapé, étudiant, demandeur d'emploi et famille nombreuse : 5,50€
  • Free rate : 0€

Payment methods

  • Debit cards
  • Cheques
  • Cash
  • Money transfer

Description

Description of heritage

  • Descriptif du centre d'interprétation
    A fascinating attraction for children and parents alike, you can visit the Troglodytic Valley of Goupillières on your own or take a guided tour of the three authentic farms in the tufa stone hollows. Wells, bread ovens, stables, grain silo, kitchen garden, tools, animals..., learn all about the daily life of the farmers who lived here from the Middle Ages through the 19th century, in particular the underground refuge. Take the trail to the "loge de vigne" shelter and playground.

  • Descriptif du parc et jardin
    A fascinating attraction for children and parents alike, you can visit the Troglodytic Valley of Goupillières on your own or take a guided tour of the three authentic farms in the tufa stone hollows. Wells, bread ovens, stables, grain silo, kitchen garden, tools, animals..., learn all about the daily life of the farmers who lived here from the Middle Ages through the 19th century, in particular the underground refuge. Take the trail to the "loge de vigne" shelter and playground.

  • Descriptif du musée
    A fascinating attraction for children and parents alike, you can visit the Troglodytic Valley of Goupillières on your own or take a guided tour of the three authentic farms in the tufa stone hollows. Wells, bread ovens, stables, grain silo, kitchen garden, tools, animals..., learn all about the daily life of the farmers who lived here from the Middle Ages through the 19th century, in particular the underground refuge. Take the trail to the "loge de vigne" shelter and playground.

  • Descriptif du site et monument historique
    A fascinating attraction for children and parents alike, you can visit the Troglodytic Valley of Goupillières on your own or take a guided tour of the three authentic farms in the tufa stone hollows. Wells, bread ovens, stables, grain silo, kitchen garden, tools, animals..., learn all about the daily life of the farmers who lived here from the Middle Ages through the 19th century, in particular the underground refuge. Take the trail to the "loge de vigne" shelter and playground.

Spoken languages

  • French
  • English

Catering

  • Restauration sur place

Services

Facilities

  • Luggage storage
  • Catering on site
  • Bus parking

Accessibility

  • A fascinating attraction for children and parents alike, you can visit the Troglodytic Valley of Goupillières on your own or take a guided tour of the three authentic farms in the tufa stone hollows. Wells, bread ovens, stables, grain silo, kitchen garden, tools, animals..., learn all about the daily life of the farmers who lived here from the Middle Ages through the 19th century, in particular the underground refuge. Take the trail to the "loge de vigne" shelter and playground.
  • Handicap access

Group

Groups accepted

  • Minimum group size: 20

Visit

Languages of the visit :
  • French
  • English
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Portugese

Average duration of the group visit: 01h30
Average duration of the individual visit:01h30

Activities

On site

  • Activities

Location

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