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the Viking raiders who'd routinely sail up the river. (Back then, in this part of Europe,
the standard closing of a prayer wasn't “amen,” but “and deliver us from the Norseman,
amen.”)
Acleverrelayofriverwatchtowerskeptaneyeoutforraiders.Whentheycame,cave
dwellers gathered their kids, hauled up their animals (see the big, re-created winch), and
pulled up the ladders. Although there's absolutely nothing old here except for the carved-
out rock (with holes for beams, carved out of the soft limestone), it's easy to imagine
the entire village—complete with butcher, baker, and candlestick-maker—in this family-
friendly exhibit. This place is a dream for kids of any age who hold fond tree-house
memories.
It's simple to visit: There's a free parking lot across the stream, with picnic tables, a
WC,and,adjacent tothebabblingbrook,apondsidecafé(providinggoodsalads,omelets,
and drinks—the nearby pretty village of St-Léon provides more lunch choices). Grab the
