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Tourism Saumur
Saumur is a city located in the department of Maine-et-Loire in the Loire Valley. Located in the Regional Natural Park Loire-Anjou-Touraine, it is the city with the most people.
The history goes back to Saumur 958, at which time the name of this city appears for the first time. However, there are remains from earlier periods, such as the Dolmen Bagneux dating from the Neolithic.
A walk through its streets you can admire its rich heritage, with many flowers. Indeed, Saumur had three flowers in the competition in 2006 cities flowers. It is also labeled City of Art and History since December 2006, reflecting the recognition by the Ministry of Culture and Communication, quality and diversity of its heritage.
For enthusiasts riding, they will be filled as Saumur is a city largely devoted to horseback riding with her horse museum, the famous Black Frame Saumur, and national school of riding and cavalry school.
Saumur is a cultural center to be impressive, but also a religious and administrative center. The city is also known for its castle and its wines, wines of Saumur is one of the largest wine appellations of the Loire.
Sights in Saumur
- Castle of Saumur
- Mushroom Museum
- Stone and Light
Museums and monuments to visit
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Château de SaumurThe Chateau de Saumur overhangs the old town and watches over the Loire Valley. It was first fortified in the 10th century, became a fortress in the 13th century then the residence of the dukes of ...
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Musée du ChampignonThe Mushroom Museum is located in Saumur. It is divided into three parts: troglodyte house, the museum of wild mushrooms and mushroom. This is an opportunity for visitors to know everything on the ...
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Pierre et Lumière"Pierre et Lumière" is one of the great miniature park in Europe. In an underground scene, you will discover the most beautiful cities, castles, churches and cities carved into the ...
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Musée de la CavalerieThe museum is in Saumur. He tells all the French military history. The museum relate the history of the old stables of the Black Frame.
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Abbaye de FontevraudThe Fontevraud Abbey was founded in 1101 by Robert d’Arbrissel. It became quickly nationally and internationally successful. Thus, the abbey, a place for prayer and simplicity, thanks to the ...
A tour to discover Saumur
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Saumur
- Durée : 2 jours
Take a weekend at Saumur. This city in the Maine-et-Loire is known for its castle, cavalry school and its wines.
Doué la fontaine
- Thème : Sites and museums
- Départ : Doue-la-fontaine
- Durée : 7 jours
Rich of a history of more than 20 centuries, the town of doué la fontaine was born with the site from the sea of faluns. Shelly rock, the shelly sand is at the origin of the many troglodyte caves
Bourgueil
- Thème : Walks
- Départ : Bourgueil
- Durée : 3 jours
Bourgeuil is a commune located in the Indre-et-Loire department in the Centre region.
Discover the city in Indre-et-Loire department
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Avoine
- Durée : 2 jours
Discover the cities in Indre-et-Loire.