The troglodytic site of La Roque Saint-Christophe is one of the largest in the world: 1 km long, 80 m high, 100 shelters, 5 levels. It has been inhabited for…
Bronze age tomb, 1000 BCE.
During the 9th century the vikings raided France through its rivers. For this reason the troglodytic site, which overlooks river Vézère, was…
Shelter, 20000 years old, later turned into a barn as testified by rings carved in the rock.
Shelter, 20000 years old, later turned into a barn as testified by rings carved in the rock.
Slughter area.
Drying area, smoke room to cure and preserve food.
Safe, 12th century.
The village, 300 m long; house were built there, on 5 levels, during the middle ages.
Model for the middle ages village.
Church with 6 tombs carved in the stone.
Church with 6 tombs carved in the stone.
Well winch, used to raise large loads such as water or minerals.
Forge.
