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Jun 16, 2024 · The visit of the Château de Saumur is, for us, a must if you take the time to go up the Loire from Anjou. Proudly overlooking the old town, the impressive white tuffeau silhouette resonates in stark contrast to the Loire River flowing at its feet. Housing 2 museums in its heart, it does not lack of interest.
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The Château de Saumur Horse Museum Practical advice. Allow 2...
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The Château de Saumur was originally constructed as a fortified stronghold in 962 close to a benedictine abbey. The castle was rebuilt by the English King Kenry II in 1068 after the original fortress, along with the abbey, had burned down. In the early 13th century Saumur returned to the hands of the French, under King Philippe II, and it was his s...
Your visit starts in the main courtyard and includes several rooms on the ground floor and first floor. The courtyard originally had buildings on all sides but the west wing collapsed in the 17th century. Around the courtyard you can see the well that kept the Chateau de Saumur supplied with water for 600 years, an imposing renaissance style stairc...
Prices - Full price: 6,00 € / 7,00 € ; Reduced price : 4,00 € / 5,00 € - Family ticket: (2 adults and 2 children : 18,00 € ; free for children under 7 years old Opening hours Closed from early November to end March, except school holidays From 15 june to 15 September 2018 : open every day from 10:00 to 18:30 From 1 April to 14 June and 16 September...
As well as the castle there are several other sites of interest in the town: see the Saumur guide for details or discover more Loire Valley castles. Other places of interest in the vicinity include the villages of Candes-Saint-Martin and Montsoreau on the Loire river to the east of Saumur, and the Abbey of Fontevraud.
- 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.
Château de Saumur. 1,698 reviews. #13 of 54 things to do in Saumur. Speciality MuseumsHistoric SitesCastles. Closed now. 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM. Write a review. About. A symbol of the town of Saumur, the château is an old fortress that was converted into a palace by the Dukes of Anjou (14th and 15th centuries), including King ...
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Mar 1, 2024 · The Château de Saumur Horse Museum Practical advice. Allow 2 to 2h30 to visit the castle and contemplate its incredible view. Overlooking the valley, you reach the building by climbing a slope. During your visit, you won't be able to escape the steps. It should also be noted that the ground in the yard and basement is not always even.
A symbol of the town of Saumur, the château is an old fortress that was converted into a palace by the Dukes of Anjou (14th and 15th centuries), including King René. It then became the residence of the town’s governors, a prison, then a depot for arms and munitions. In 1906, the town bought the château from the State to house its municipal ...
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Château de Saumur. France, Europe. Soaring above the town’s rooftops, Saumur’s fairy-tale castle was largely built in the 13th century by Louis XI, and has served variously as a fortress for protection from the Normans, a Renaissance palace, a Protestant stronghold and an army barracks. Today it houses Saumur's municipal museum, whose ...
