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Troglodytic Valley of Goupillières

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.
Description
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.
We speak : French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portugese, French, English

Visit

Average length of individual visit : 01:30 min.
Average length of group visit : 01:30 min.

opening

Opening hours from 30 September to 03 November 2024
MondayOpen from 14h to 17h30
TuesdayOpen from 14h to 17h30
WednesdayOpen from 14h to 17h30
ThursdayOpen from 14h to 17h30
FridayOpen from 14h to 17h30
SaturdayOpen from 14h to 17h30
SundayOpen from 14h to 17h30
Opening hours from 08 February to 04 April 2025
MondayOpen from 14h to 17h30
TuesdayOpen from 14h to 17h30
WednesdayOpen from 14h to 17h30
ThursdayOpen from 14h to 17h30
FridayOpen from 14h to 17h30
SaturdayOpen from 14h to 17h30
SundayOpen from 14h to 17h30
Opening hours from 05 April to 04 July 2025
MondayOpen from 10h to 18h
TuesdayOpen from 10h to 18h
WednesdayOpen from 10h to 18h
ThursdayOpen from 10h to 18h
FridayOpen from 10h to 18h
SaturdayOpen from 10h to 18h
SundayOpen from 10h to 18h
Opening hours from 05 July to 31 August 2025
MondayOpen from 10h to 19h
TuesdayOpen from 10h to 19h
WednesdayOpen from 10h to 19h
ThursdayOpen from 10h to 19h
FridayOpen from 10h to 19h
SaturdayOpen from 10h to 19h
SundayOpen from 10h to 19h
Opening hours from 01 September to 30 September 2025
MondayOpen from 10h30 to 18h
TuesdayOpen from 10h30 to 18h
WednesdayOpen from 10h30 to 18h
ThursdayOpen from 10h30 to 18h
FridayOpen from 10h30 to 18h
SaturdayOpen from 10h30 to 18h
SundayOpen from 10h30 to 18h
Opening hours from 01 October to 02 November 2025
MondayOpen from 14h to 17h30
TuesdayOpen from 14h to 17h30
WednesdayOpen from 14h to 17h30
ThursdayOpen from 14h to 17h30
FridayOpen from 14h to 17h30
SaturdayOpen from 14h to 17h30
SundayOpen from 14h to 17h30

price

Free rate

Payment options

  • Debit cards
  • Cheques
  • Cash
  • Money transfer

services

equipment

  • Luggage storage
  • Catering on site

animals friendly

Yes

accessibility

  • Hearing handicap
  • Mental handicap
  • Motor handicap
  • Visual handicap

advice

Address

Les Goupillières
37190 AZAY-LE-RIDEAU
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