Near the lake, two caves are carved into the cliff. The upper cave served as a dwelling for the lake guard until the beginning of the 20th century. It is now converted into a museum recounting the history of its troglodyte habitats.
Description
As for the lower cave, it remained in the state. It is by a perfectly arranged way which after 300 meters of walk brings the visitors to the famous dwellings. No one remembers when these caves were dug. Its last tenant was Zéphirin Gardès and left the premises in 1928. A few signs hung above the glass entrance door called on passers-by to be generous: “Be generous, the guard will be gracious”; “The fortune of the guard is in the pocket of the visitor”. The room above, which was accessed by a wooden ladder placed outside, served as an attic and workshop. The guard kept his hay and clog bench there. The two openings, made in the thickness of the rocky ceiling separating the two rooms, served as chimneys: one for the hearth and the other for the oven installed in the upper room. The other cave located below the first, served as a cellar for the guard. He stored his nets and other fishing tools there.
Opening
From 24/04 to 31/10: open daily from 9 a.m. to 19 p.m.
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| Free access. |
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