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The town of Saumur in the Loire region of France


The town of Saumur France Loire region

Saumur is on the banks of the Loire river between the towns of Angers and Tours.

The top picture shows the bridge over the Loire to the town. Saumur is called the white city because of the pale tuffeau stone that a lot of the town is built with. So much stone was excavated to build castles. palaces. bridges that it left a network of tunnels. The miles of tunnels were used to house the work force see my page on Rochemenier.

A 14th century Chateau de Saumur over looks the town this as been a palace and a prison. During its time as a prison the Marquis de Sade was kept there it is now two museum a furniture and the history of the horse.

In the town is the world famous Cadre Noir equestrian academy.

Hotels in Saumur


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Map of the town showing location of the -m10556-r78268-Saumur-Area.html"> Hotels in the area

This white stone three-floor hotel is located in Saumur. Just 500 metres from the train station and town centre, and one kilometre from the historic

Chateau de Saumur.

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Timbered buildings in Saumur

The town of Saumur France Loire region

We found parking easy and cheap the old half timbered houses and narrow street were full of art galleries antique shops and gift shops.

A wide choice of restaurant and street cafes and modern shopping malls. There are also the usual edge of town hypermarkets.

Well worth a look is the Military Cavalry school which as the largest tank collection in Europe. About 150 working armoured vehicles form the first world war to the gulf war.


The river Loire at Saumur

The town of Saumur France Loire region


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