Silkworm nursery and troglodytic site

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In the heart of the stone hillside, in a clear, sunny setting (facing south), discover this unique, inhabited troglodyte site on 3 levels. Surrounded by luxuriant vegetation, this country home also has a silkworm farm from the 17th century where you can discover all the secrets of keeping silkworms. The guide will also teach you the ancient techniques for extracting Bourre stone. Guided visit only.

In the heart of the stone hillside, in a clear, sunny setting (facing south), discover this unique, inhabited troglodyte site on 3 levels. Surrounded by luxuriant vegetation, this country home also has a silkworm farm from the 17th century where you can discover all the secrets of keeping silkworms. The guide will also teach you the ancient techniques for extracting Bourre stone. Guided visit only. In the heart of the stone hillside, the Magnerie troglodytic site makes your visit colourful. Overlooking the Cher River, this paradise delights all ages with its beauty, calm atmosphere, and the mysterious universe of its galleries piercing the heart of a pretty hillside facing south. The inhabitants of the site will show you their home : the ancient farm dug in the tuffeau stone of Bourré, the

Spoken languages ​​:French, English
Languages ​​documentation:English, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch
Visiting languages:French
Home groups:yes
Information panel :French
Pets allowed

Full adult price : 9,00 €

Child rate : 5,00 €

Other rates : 7,00 €

Group rate : 8,00 €

Discount rate : 4,00 € à 6,00 €

Means of payment

  • Cheques
  • Cash

Period (s) Morning Afternoon Opening day Closing day
30/03/2024 - 21/05/2024 - - Tuesday
27/05/2024 - 30/09/2024 - - Tuesday
19/10/2024 - 03/11/2024 - - Tuesday

Individual visits

Free visit (permanence):no
Free visit (request):no
Guided tour (permanence):yes
Guided tour (request):yes
Duration of the visit:01:30
Free tasting:
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Group tours

Free visit (permanence):no
Free visit (request):no
Guided tour (permanence):yes
Guided tour (request):yes
Duration of the visit:01:30
Free tasting:
Tasting fee:

Associated services

  • Animaux
  • Historical sites and monuments category
  • Cave and pit
  • Troglodyte

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