Pierre et Lumiere
Pierre et Lumiere
4.4
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Unique in its kind, Pierre et Lumière is an underground route where you can admire impressive sculptures representing the monuments and heritage of the Loire Valley. Hundreds of tons of stone were cut, cut and chiselled to the smallest detail. Nearly 3 years of work have been required to realize the sumptuous sculptures of castles, towns, villages and churches of our region, often carried out in low relief from the rock. A subtle luminous staging reveals the beauty of volumes and details. Lighting evolves, turns, changes colour to sublime every facet of the work. At the end of the visit, an unforgettable experience for children! A tuffeau stone, tools and wise advice. Here they are ready to create a memory that will remain etched in the stone and in their hearts.
Duration: 1-2 hours
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingWhat is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Top ways to experience nearby attractions
Are you currently on your trip?
Help us find experiences available for you.
The area
Address
Reach out directly
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
105 within 5 kms
Attractions
60 within 10 kms
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
4.4
388 reviews
Excellent
202
Very good
149
Average
30
Poor
4
Terrible
3
These reviews have been automatically translated from their original language.
This service may contain translations provided by Google. Google disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to translations, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and freedom from forgery.
Marie D
Nantes, France77 contributions
Feb 2025 • Family
Very beautiful sculptures in the tuft, detailed and realistic, well highlighted by the projectors. Interesting technical comments. The booklet for children (5 years and over) is very educational. The reward for the answers to the puzzles is nice! Well done shop, impeccable toilet, outdoor place to picnic.
Automatically translated
Written 13 February 2025
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Bonjour ! Merci pour votre avis 5 étoiles ! Nous sommes ravis que la visite vous ait plu !
La visite de Pierre et Lumière vous permet de découvrir le patrimoine local à notre hauteur. Dans une ancienne carrière d'extraction de tuffeau, un sculpteur breton a passé 3 ans à représenter châteaux, villages et églises dans cette belle pierre blanche locale. Un travail remarquable de passion et de patience qui vous permet de découvrir tous les détails de ces beaux bâtiments. De quoi être curieux et aller voir les vrais monuments par la suite !
Merci de votre visite et à bientôt à Saumur TrogloNature !
Written 16 February 2025
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jeremie C
Nantes, France100 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We did this visit in combination with the visit to the mushroom museum. A very good surprise to see all these magnificent sculptures representing the surrounding buildings. This made us want to return to the region and linger in the municipalities represented. Bravo to the creators of the site.
Written 5 November 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Bonjour ! Merci pour votre avis 5 étoiles ! Nous sommes ravis que la visite vous ait plu !
La visite de Pierre et Lumière vous permet de découvrir 20 monuments du Val de Loire sculptés dans la pierre de tuffeau. Un travail remarquable de passion et de patience réalisé par un sculpteur breton de talent. Et pour les visiteurs, un voyage de 200 km en 1h ! Cela permet de se rendre compte du patrimoine local et d'avoir de nouvelles idées de visites pour les vacances !
Merci de votre visite et à bientôt en Anjou !
Written 12 February 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Mothewanderer
Chichester, UK23 contributions
Aug 2014 • Friends
Well worth a visit for all interested in local Historic Churches and Chateaux, or just those impressed with skillful sculpture & architectural detail. The sculptor has recreated scale models of many historic buildings in the region. I believe they were all carved on-site and many are cut directly into the Tufa Stone in the caves. There is also the explanation in English (sadly quite rare in the area) of the exhibits, including challenges for the sculptor and technical details. A very impressive array of carvings - I was particularly impressed by the riverscape of Saumur town with it's reflections in the water, and the Tours Cathedral. A fascinating and unusual place to visit, especially to escape the sun or rain, but take a sweater if you want to linger, as it is a damp and cool 12-13 degrees inside.
Written 6 August 2014
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Moorsie
Chichester, UK142 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
We decided to visit the caves with the carvings after reading the flier at our campsite. The promise of underground experience of carvings and lights seemed to be a god afternoon spent.
A family of 4 (over 6 years old have to pay) cost €32 and we walked around the cave in 21 minute which included stopping to take pictures.
The carvings were OK but nothing overly amazing. Admittedly the artist had had no training and completed all the carving within 3 years.
I am not saying I could do any better but when two families have spent €64 it was over priced. If the children were free then it would be value for money.
The children did enjoy the carving at the end but the promise of lights and carvings to be met with the carvings lit by a few spot lights was very underwhelming.
A family of 4 (over 6 years old have to pay) cost €32 and we walked around the cave in 21 minute which included stopping to take pictures.
The carvings were OK but nothing overly amazing. Admittedly the artist had had no training and completed all the carving within 3 years.
I am not saying I could do any better but when two families have spent €64 it was over priced. If the children were free then it would be value for money.
The children did enjoy the carving at the end but the promise of lights and carvings to be met with the carvings lit by a few spot lights was very underwhelming.
Written 13 August 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
bonnie
Rolling Hills Estates, CA396 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
These intricate carvings are lovely but were it not part of a three part ticket purchased with the mushroom caves, we would not have visited. Our visit took no more than 20 minutes with a general “hmmm” reaction.
Written 21 October 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Stephen W
Newton Aycliffe, UK599 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
If you have never visited this area of France before then I would recommend a visit here first.
There is a map that shows you where the sculptures get there inspiration from. These are the places that are all well worth a visit on your travels in the area. Each sculpture also has a very brief history with it as well, it gives you a visual insight on what to expect when you get there. The work involved is excellent and so accurate in every detail.
There is a map that shows you where the sculptures get there inspiration from. These are the places that are all well worth a visit on your travels in the area. Each sculpture also has a very brief history with it as well, it gives you a visual insight on what to expect when you get there. The work involved is excellent and so accurate in every detail.
Written 23 May 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Phil B
Clonmel, Ireland11 contributions
May 2013 • Friends
This is an amazing experience. Nothing prepares you for the experience of viewing these caves. The sculptures are so detailed and the information is well displayed. Do not miss this attraction!!
Written 11 May 2013
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
RobertAngell101
Maidenhead3 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Biggest disappointment. Sold as a village and saw churches. Sold as a light show and saw a few spotlights. Not knocking the skill involved in creating the pieces, but at the price of 32euros for a family of 4, I would hope for so much more. Only took 15 minutes as one piece looked the same as the next. A few impressive pieces for sure but they might as well have taken the money straight out of my wallet. Nothing for children during the visit to get excited about but they were charged 7euros each- some rock scraping at the end to try. What was even worse was reviewing previous comments, children were free in June 2018... how does that work???
Written 13 August 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
James K
Dublin, Ireland9 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
Went here during a heatwave as we were looking for something to do out of the heat. It was a lovely surprise. The sculptures are incredibly detailed and are of various sizes, they are of different towns or buildings in the region. The kids get to do some sculpture of their own at the end which is included in the price. It is cool in the cave so best to bring a jacket to wear while visiting. It is next door to the mushroom museum and you can get tickets to both at the same time but don't have to visit on the same day.
Written 7 November 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Lis E
Genneteil, France121 contributions
Mar 2013 • Solo
Very interesting but relatively short visit. Going with an octogenarian opens ones eyes to potential hazards. It has good access for disabled visitors so long as they are strong or have a strong helper! The sculptures are beautiful in detail and setting with interesting boards in French and English giving information about the sculptures themselves, the subject and other interesting information. Other languages also available in guide book form. Visit can also be combined with the nearby mushroom caves, they offer a reduced price duo ticket. if I have any criticism, it seemed a little expensive considering that the visit only takes only just about an hour but it was worthwhile just the same.
Written 26 March 2013
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Bonjour,
Vous trouverez le détail de nos tarifs pour nos 3 sites en consultant notre site web, rubrique infos pratique.
Le tarif individuel est de 9 €, 7 € (6 à 18 ans).
Au plaisir de vous recevoir prochainement.
Bien cordialement.
Written 24 March 2020
Est-ce que l'initiation à la sculpture en fin de visite pour les enfants est systématique ?
Written 7 August 2019
En effet, Pierre et Lumière propose aux enfants (A partir de 6 ans) de sculpter un morceau de tuffeau qu'ils pourront ensuite rapporter à la maison.
Written 7 August 2019
Hola Philippe, quisiera saber, el costo de la entrada y si hay informacion en español y los dias y horarios de apertura. me gustaria visitar el lugar en setiembre proximo. desde ya muchas gracias . saludo atentamente Jorge Vincelli
Written 23 February 2017
Philippe C
Caurel, France
Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire.
Cordialement,
Philippe Cormand Sculpteur
Written 6 February 2015
Philippe C
Caurel, France
Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire.
Cordialement,
Philippe Cormand Sculpteur
Written 6 February 2015
Philippe C
Caurel, France
Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire.
Cordialement,
Philippe Cormand Sculpteur
Written 6 February 2015
Philippe C
Caurel, France
Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire.
Cordialement,
Philippe Cormand Sculpteur
Written 6 February 2015
Philippe C
Caurel, France
Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire.
Cordialement,
Philippe Cormand Sculpteur
Written 6 February 2015
Philippe C
Caurel, France
Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire.
Philippe Cormand
Written 6 February 2015
Showing results 1-9 of 9
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing