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Travel back in time as you explore restored semi-troglodytic houses, witnesses to Graufthal's past.

This area was used as warehouses in the Middle Ages, and then as dwellings after the ravages of the Thirty Years' War. In the 17th century, masonry work transformed these shelters into dwellings, which were still occupied in the early 20th century, and in one case until 1958! A visit to these houses will give you an idea of the harsh living conditions endured by their occupants at the time. These three semi-troglodytic houses, clinging to the pink sandstone wall, have been restored and revived in color. Two of them have been refurnished, while the other houses an exhibition.

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Visited in november 2023
Lieu à voir pour connaître les maisons troglodytes et le reste du village et ses belles forêts.
Visited in november 2023
Vraiment très intéressant. Faites la visite en une petite demi-heure. On réalise que de nos jours nous avons tout ce qu'il faut. Tarif 3 euros, le facicule à 1 euros complète vraiment la visite et est je pense indispensable. A faire si vous êtes dans le coin. Au pied des maison le café des rochers propose de magnifiques pâtisseries et est un resto original avec une belle carte et un accueil très sympa.
Visited in november 2023
Insolite. A voir comment certaines familles vivaient precairement dans des maisons adossées au rocher jusqu'en 1958.
Profitez de l'auberge des roches juste en face, une bonne adresse.
Visited in october 2023
Très bon accueil, un jeune homme très sympathique.
Le café (boisson) pas top, enfin pas à mon goût. Mais, un escargot à la cannelle du tonnerre, je crois que je n'en ai jamais mangé un aussi bon.
Je reviendrai.
Visited in october 2023
Belle visite. Découverte de cet endroit à vraiment connaître et en plus nous avons eu un bon guide.
A faire

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