A troglodyte is a cave dweller and there are several areas in the Loire Valley where the homes and cellars dug out of the limestone cliffs are still used. This is an interesting example as it includes several different types whereas the photo below shows a set of wine cellars. Les troglodytes habitent des grottes …
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Early Autumn – Début d’automne
This was taken from the hilltop troglodyte village of Trôo last Sunday when it was bright and sunny. It has rained most of the week which is somewhat depressing – like our Covid situation at the moment. Fortunately there is no curfew in our area as yet which means we are reasonably safe but it …
Hidden Troglodyte House – Maison troglodyte cachée
The chimney of this troglodyte house in Trôo makes me think of Peter Pan, my very favourite book as a child. La cheminée de cette maison troglodytique à Trôo me fait penser à Peter Pan, le livre préféré de mon enfance.
Inside a Troglodyte Home – A l’intérieur d’une maison troglodyte
Modern cave dwelling was totally unknown to me until I arrived in France and visited the Loire Valley over forty years ago. It was not until later that I understood what the word troglodyte means today. The soft tufa cliffs are ideal for hollowing out whole houses! For more information on troglodytes, click here. These …
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