Living in a Cave

There is a site in Saumur, France where Troglodytes, which means cave dwellers, once lived. These abandoned lodgings are now a museum where visitors can tour the underground space. From the time of The Middle Ages onwards, caves in this region were formed entirely by human hands chipped out of the limestone with hammers, picks and chisels.
The last inhabitants moved out of this extended residence which included a workshop and henhouse in the 1970's. By the time they left, they had heat, hot water and electricity. As amazing as their construction is, as well as the charming hobbit house like appeal they hold, I can't imagine living in a hole in the wall like this.

You better get real close to that fire at night, I have a feeling it gets pretty cold.