THE MYSTERIES OF FARGES
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A guided tour to discover the secrets behind the making of the famous cheese and the mysterious life of troglodyte dwellings
Enter the heart of caves dug over 1,000 years ago and follow the guide for 1 hour. You'll discover the mysterious life of these medieval troglodyte dwellings, and their bread oven, rediscovered in the 1990s. They were also, and still are, wine-ageing cellars. Discover the secrets of Saint-Nectaire cheese-making. The tour continues with a cheese tasting. Finally, share the secret of Abbé Dubois and his brother Donat during the French Revolution, and discover the Viginet treasure.
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Opening time and information on THE MYSTERIES OF FARGES
Open during school vacations, all 3 zones and May, June, early July, Sept: daily 10am-12pm and 2pm-5pm Summer vacations: daily 10am-6pm. Last departures 1/2h before closing time Closed mid-November to mid-Dec. Rest of the year by reservation for 2 people or more. Free for children under 5. Adults: €7.50. Children (6 to 15 years): €5. Family package: €29 (2 adults, 3 children aged 6 to 15). Groups: €6.50, for groups of 20. School group: €4 (for 20 people). Reduced rate: Student or chromeur: €6.50. Cézam 7 €. Guided tour (50 min). Store. Escape game "Escape Farges" : 1h / 100 € from 2 to 6 people. A p de 12 ans. By reservation only.
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Travel through the centuries through four caves, ancient troglodytic dwellings, dug more than 1000 years ago.
Thanks to an unforgettable sound and light show, relive the mysterious history of the site in the Time of the Warriors. Share the secret of Abbé Dubois during the French Revolution thanks to the magic lantern. marvel at the Viginet Treasure, a slide show of stereoscopic (3D) photographs from the early 20th century.
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Escap'Farges: the Ghosts of Vigineix and the secret of the darkroom
Running time: 60 min
Ages 12 and up. From 2 to 6 people.
From €20 to €33 per person.
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Destiné à des amoureux de l'histoire Auvergnate, la partie sur les grottes et les fromages est bien contée, notre guide était très sympathique.
Par contre passée par là boutique pour vous approvisionner en Saint Nectaire ou en Salers à des prix imbattables.