In Doué-la-Fontaine, the city of roses with a rich troglodytic heritage, you enjoy a magical experience in a very special place. The site has the label “site environnemental remarquable” (remarkable environment site). The quarries include dozens of underground galleries which are between 15 and 20 m high.
A light and sound show guides you from cave to cave, taking you on a time travel through the ages. There you are, 10 million years back in time, when shelly sand deposited by the sea covered the whole territory. Along the way, light games, short videos, water mirrors or even marine animals will tell you many stories about the site where man has left its footprint by cutting stones. Your underground walk will be a great and poetic journey.
The scenery of “Shelly sand mysteries” is set up at the heart of huge caves of remarkable ogival shape dating back to the Gothic period. The screening and light shows created by Lucie Lom transform and sublimate the shelly sand walls.
All along the way, you will be surprised by the outstanding beauty of the place! Close your eyes, listen, feel … let your emotions be your guide. This place awakens all senses and creates magical and peaceful moments.
