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Troglodytic Valley of Goupillières

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Closed. Open tomorrow to 14h00

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

Visit

Average length of individual visit : 01:30 min.

Average length of group visit : 01:30 min.

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Opening hours from 08 February to 04 April 2025
Monday	Open from 02:00 pm to 05:30 pm
Tuesday	Open from 02:00 pm to 05:30 pm
Wednesday	Open from 02:00 pm to 05:30 pm
Thursday	Open from 02:00 pm to 05:30 pm
Friday	Open from 02:00 pm to 05:30 pm
Saturday	Open from 02:00 pm to 05:30 pm
Sunday	Open from 02:00 pm to 05:30 pm

Opening hours from 05 April to 04 July 2025
Monday	Open from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
Tuesday	Open from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
Wednesday	Open from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
Thursday	Open from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
Friday	Open from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
Saturday	Open from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
Sunday	Open from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm

Opening hours from 05 July to 31 August 2025
Monday	Open from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
Tuesday	Open from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
Wednesday	Open from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
Thursday	Open from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
Friday	Open from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
Saturday	Open from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
Sunday	Open from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm

Opening hours from 01 September to 30 September 2025
Monday	Open from 10:30 am to 06:00 pm
Tuesday	Open from 10:30 am to 06:00 pm
Wednesday	Open from 10:30 am to 06:00 pm
Thursday	Open from 10:30 am to 06:00 pm
Friday	Open from 10:30 am to 06:00 pm
Saturday	Open from 10:30 am to 06:00 pm
Sunday	Open from 10:30 am to 06:00 pm

Opening hours from 01 October to 02 November 2025
Monday	Open from 02:00 pm to 05:30 pm
Tuesday	Open from 02:00 pm to 05:30 pm
Wednesday	Open from 02:00 pm to 05:30 pm
Thursday	Open from 02:00 pm to 05:30 pm
Friday	Open from 02:00 pm to 05:30 pm
Saturday	Open from 02:00 pm to 05:30 pm
Sunday	Open from 02:00 pm to 05:30 pm

price

Pricing	Min.	Max.
Full adult price	8,50 €	Not communicated
Child rate	6,50 €	Not communicated
Group rate	6,90 €	Not communicated
Discount rate	5,50 €	Not communicated
Free rate	0 €	Not communicated