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Les Mysteres de Farges, Saint-Nectaire

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Enter the five caves at Les Mysteres de Farges, complete with ancient cliff dwellings and carvings that are more than 1,000 years old. The volcanic mud caves have been used for seven generations as cheese maturing cellars. Some of the further portions of the caves were dug out during the Middle Ages and used to make cheese and house sheep. Put Les Mysteres de Farges into our Saint-Nectaire road trip app to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Saint-Nectaire.

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By Daleen D

We visited both the farm and the caves. It was quite interesting to see not just the video but a live demonstration of how the cheese is made. The cave tour is very interesting, especially the old 3D.... more

We visited both the farm and the caves. It was quite interesting to see not just the video but a live demonstration of how the cheese is made. The cave tour is very interesting, especially the old 3D.... more »
By HeinGrobler

We visited Les Mysteres de Farges when we were visiting family in Clermont Ferrand. What a wonderful experience. Watching the 3D photography from early in the twentieth century, learning about the...

We visited Les Mysteres de Farges when we were visiting family in Clermont Ferrand. What a wonderful experience. Watching the 3D photography from early in the twentieth century, learning about the... more »

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By Lauren Gold

Excellent tour with 3D photos taken in 1900s that shows life as it was 100 years ago. Excellent bonus on the already fascinating tour of the cheese caves , great explanations all round . Good for children too. Not pram friendly!

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By Pieter Wolters

They sell subpar cheeses and the tour has cheesy pictures, avoid!

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