Troglodyte route of the Abbaye de Brantôme Troglodytiques Sites in Brantôme

The Benedictine abbey of Brantôme being disused since the French Revolution, it is by following the foot of the cliff and its numerous caves, that one can learn about the 1000 years of history which have shaped the architecture: 33 panels, French/English, detail the events that influenced the future of the abbey and the town (the so-called “Last Judgment” cave, the humble and miraculous St Sicaire fountain, dovecotes, the remains of a troglodyte mill, etc.).

The visit ends with the Fernand Desmoulin museum (painter-engraver from the end of the 19th century). Several aspects of his work are staged in the two rooms that make it up (chills guaranteed!).

• From January 2 to February 3: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. / 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. except Saturdays and Sundays
• From February 4 to March 31: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. / 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. except Tuesdays
• April & May: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. / 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
• June & September: 10am-6pm
• July & August: 10am-7pm
• October: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. / 2 p.m.-6 p.m. except Tuesdays
• November & December: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. / 2 p.m.-5 p.m. except Tuesdays

Self-guided tour using explanatory panels all year round (closed in January) or guided tour (contact the Brantôme reception office for information). Night visit on Monday at 10 p.m. in July and August.