Rochemenier is in the Loire region of France near the town of Saumur. It is a village like many others in France two shops a couple of restaurants very clean and tidy.

However this village is very different the houses most of the building are all built into the rockface. The rock remains relatively dry and has a average temperature of 12c.

The caves stay cool in summer and warm in winter and are low maintenace as only the front is exposed to the weather.

You can visit the muesum Village troglodyte where you can see two farms with around 20 rooms built into the rocks.

The first settlements date back to the 13 century all the rooms had to be dug out by hand .

This little church is well worth a visit on a hot day it is very cool and calm inside.

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We stayed in a gite in the area if you would like to do the same try this cottage

These two 14th century stone holiday cottages with exposed stone and beams are set in the grounds of the impressive Château Salvert in the heart of the Loire Valley.

They have been furnished to a good standard by the owners, who have been resident here for many generations. The woodlands of the château grounds are home to a profusion of wildlife, including wild boar

Close to the Neuillé village, 8km E of Longué (small town, most facilities), 10km N of Saumur

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Google street map of the village you can see the old church follow the map round the village

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