Tours, Centre-Val de Loire 37000

A semi-troglodyte house and its garden in a peaceful valley in the Touraine region. This house, now semi-troglodyte, was most certainly originally composed of simple caves hewn in the rock which were gradually transformed into a dwelling. Backing on to the hillside, the house is composed of two facades constructed from freestone as well as caves, interconnected with one another to give a good-sized, functional home. Terraces and the garden are laid out in front facing the valley. Another promontory terrace has been installed on the hill, looking down on to the house.