Saumur

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Saumur
The pristine Loire River is central to the town’s charm and elegance while the background is dominated by the imposing shape of a truly breathtaking château.

Walk beside the calm river as it runs peacefully through Saumur. Stop at the market to purchase freshly picked fruits and vegetables. Get an inside look into one of the world’s most renowned equestrian academies and explore the splendid château that overlooks the town from its hillside setting.

With all the pretty arched bridges and boutique clothing stores that make up Saumur, it is hard to escape the immense presence of the Château de Saumur. It stands above the town with four pointed towers encasing a graying brick body of sharp spires and curved portals. Wander through the grand main entrance into a museum of equestrian artifacts that includes stirrups, saddles and horseshoes that are hundreds of years old.

Sit on the grassy slope outside and gaze along the winding river before you return to the bustling streets. Have a coffee or crêpe at one of the nearby cafés before making a 10-minute drive west to the École Nationale d’Équitation. This illustrious horse-riding school has been in operation for centuries, training Olympic athletes as well as the prestigious Cadre Noir. Book in advance for a guided tour of the halls and stables or come for one of the spectacular presentations put on twice a month.

Make time on your way back to town to see more than 800 tanks and war vehicles at the Musée des Blindés. Find a seat at one of the scenic riverside restaurants for a meal of excellent French food.

Saumur is located in the Loire Valley in central France. Select from many accommodation choices in luxurious hotels and simple guesthouses. At the beginning of August, Les Grandes Tablées is a festival of local produce with plenty of creamy goat cheese and refillable glasses of wine.

Discover delicious food and one of the country’s most impressive châteaus in Saumur-Saumur.

Where to stay in Saumur

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Bagneux

5/5(1 area review)

Bagneux is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Saumur area, you might plan a trip to Musée des Blindés or Bouvet Ladubay.

Bagneux
Campanile Saumur
Campanile Saumur
3 out of 5
Rond-Point De Bournan Bagneux, Saumur, Maine-et-Loire
The price is S$101 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
S$101
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Saumur. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Popular attractions Wine Cellar Louis de Grenelle and Musée ...
7.6/10 Good! (401 reviews)
Friendly staff
"A lovely overnight stop would go there again"

Reviewed on 17 Sep,2023

Campanile Saumur
Hôtel Anne d'Anjou,The Originals Collection
Hôtel Anne d'Anjou,The Originals Collection
4 out of 5
32 Quai Mayaud, Saumur, Maine-et-loire
The price is S$154 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
S$154
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Saumur. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (296 reviews)
"The staff were extremely friendly and very helpful, nothing was too much for them. The hotel and gardens felt truly french style. Our room was very well appointed with great view of the courtyard. We had an excellent meal in the partner restaurant within the hotel grounds. A truly wonderful ..."

Reviewed on 30 Oct,2023

Hôtel Anne d'Anjou,The Originals Collection
Hotel Kyriad Saumur
Hotel Kyriad Saumur
3 out of 5
23 Rue Daille, Saumur, Maine-et-Loire
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$110 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
S$110
per night
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Saumur. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Popular attractions Maison de Vin and Cavalry Museum are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (169 reviews)
"First, the hotel room, staff and location were great. It would have been nice to know that major construction has been going on for a while, and will continue for some time to come. In absolute fairness, this did NOT impact sleep at the place. It did distract from a welcoming feeling. Trucks, cranes ..."

Reviewed on 17 Feb,2024

Hotel Kyriad Saumur
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Terres de France - Le Domaine du Golf
Terres de France - Le Domaine du Golf
3 out of 5
Route des Mortins, Saint-Hilaire-Saint-Florent, Saumur, Maine-et-Loire
Stay at this 3-star golf aparthotel in Saumur. Enjoy free parking, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Musée du Champignon and Ackerman are ...
7.8/10 Good! (85 reviews)
"Nothing like the pictures when we booked. Very shabby accommodation. One indoor very crowded pool and No facilities on site, you have to go int Saumur which is a lovely city. You have to pay extra for bedding . Beds uncomfortable and furniture all very old. Definitely not worth the money."

Reviewed on 27 Aug,2023

Terres de France - Le Domaine du Golf
Patio Parc Résidence
Patio Parc Résidence
321 rue des Lacs, Loretz-d'Argenton, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Stay at this apartment in Loretz-d'Argenton. Enjoy free parking, a terrace, and a garden. Popular attractions Domaine des Trahan and Parc de la Vallee are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
"Nice clean spacious studio. Had everything we needed, even a tassimo machine! Wonderful warm pool to swim, I was lucky to have it to myself. Owner didn’t speak English and my French is poor so she translated with her phone. Excellent place and would return."

Reviewed on 21 Sep,2023

Patio Parc Résidence
Center Parcs Le Bois aux Daims
Center Parcs Le Bois aux Daims
4 out of 5
Route des Trois Moutiers, Morton, Les-Trois-Moutiers
Stay at this 4-star spa residence in Les-Trois-Moutiers. Enjoy free parking, 5 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Aqua Mundo Water Park and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)
Beau parc dans une foret de pins !
"Beau parc de loisir très calme et bien intégré dans une forêt de pins. Les cottages sont confortables, ils disposent de tout ce qu’il faut, sauf la clim. Comme tous les CenterParc, c’est un paradis pour les enfants. Le nom du parc n’est pas usurpé, des daims en liberté parcourent les espaces entre ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul,2022

Center Parcs Le Bois aux Daims
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Saumur

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
4 Aug 2019

Magnificent atmosphere in the town when thousands of people ate together outdoors at a food festival/ celebration (Grandes Tablees). We paid 5euros for a wine glass and sampled the local wines while we mixed with the locals.

5/5 - Excellent

Craig
15 Jun 2019

Travelled to Saumur for the tank museum- totally recommend.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
7 Jun 2019

Wish we could have stayed longer and seen more of the area.