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Saumur (French: ⓘ) is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France. The town is located between the Loire and Thouet rivers, and is surrounded by the vineyards of Saumur itself, Chinon, Bourgueil, Coteaux du Layon, etc.. Saumur station has rail connections to Tours, Angers, La Roche-sur-Yon and Nantes.
- 20–95 m (66–312 ft), (avg. 30 m or 98 ft)
- Maine-et-Loire
Saumur. At 50 km from Angers and 70 kilometers from Tours, the city of Saumur is located at the confluence of the Loire and Thouet. This medium-sized town has a rich historical past and is labeled "city of art and history". The shops are numerous, the city is alive throughout the year, including late.
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- Tourist Office of Saumur
- Musée des Blindés. One of the world’s top tank museums is here in Saumur. The Musée des Blindés has almost 900 armoured vehicles, only a quarter of which can be shown at any time.
- Château de Saumur. Crossing the Loire into Saumur for the first time the sight of the château rising above the Loire is one that will stick with you. Dominating the skyline from a ridge this landmark started out as fortress in the 900s.
- Musée des Arts Décoratifs. On the first floor there’s a lavish assortment of decorative items from the 1300s to the 1700s. A lot of the space is reserved for ceramics, especially fine porcelain from the 17th and 18th centuries, but there are also wonderful tapestries and furniture in pristine condition.
- Pierre et Lumière. Set in a cave, Pierre et Lumière is an ode to the wonders of the Loire Valley in Anjou and Touraine, with 20 sights, among them churches, châteaux and whole towns (the village of Baugé is a standout), all carved from tufa stone in scale models.
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Saumur is a town on the Loire river in the Anjou region, famous for its château, its elite riding squad and its prehistoric caves. Explore the medieval and Renaissance architecture, the white stone and slate rooves, and the sparkling white wine of Saumur.
Jun 10, 2019 · Saumur is a historic city in the western Loire valley, famous for its sparkling wine, military heritage, and troglodyte dwellings. Learn about its attractions, activities, and where to stay and eat in this guide.
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Saumur is a tranquil town with a friendly ambience, a history of settlers, Romans, Plantagenets and military, and a famous chateau with turrets. You can also visit the biggest abbey in Europe, Fontevraud, and the tallest castle in France, Chateau de Brissac. Explore the local wine, architecture and cuisine in this scenic area of the Loire Valley.
