In one of the caves, you will discover what life was like in the 19th century in this region, called Saintonge. You will see furniture, kitchen utensils, a collection of local antique crockery, traditional costumes and headdresses.

The lives of poor people living in these caves were much improved by the arrival of tourists, who came here for the newly popular sport of swimming in the sea. A constant temperature, sunshine, beautiful views of the estuary and the microclimate of the terraces facing due south attracted visitors in large numbers. Restaurants, cafés and bars opened along the cliffs, one of the most popular being the "Grottes de Matata".