Saumur

Travel Guide

Saumur
Photo by Martina Münnich
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Photo by Steve Parker
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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 accommodations 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

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 P4,215 per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
P4,215
P4,820 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Saumur. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Wine Cellar Louis de Grenelle ...
7.6/10 Good! (465 reviews)
"Motel 3.5 km out of town. Big hill if bike riding. My room was on the carpark. All fine. Very clean. Won’t win any design awards but was a traditional nicely run motel. Nice staff."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2024

Campanile Saumur
Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Saumur

Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Saumur

11 Rue des Carabiniers de Monsieur, Saumur
The price is P4,714 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
P4,714
P5,422 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Saumur. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Cavalry Museum and Maison de Vin are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Séjour ds cette résidence était une première pour nous.nous avons adoré.c était parfait"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Saumur
Hotel Kyriad Saumur

Hotel Kyriad Saumur

3 out of 5
23 Rue Daille, Saumur, Maine-et-Loire
The price is P5,820 per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
P5,820
P6,585 total
Aug 8 - Aug 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Saumur. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Maison de Vin and Cavalry Museum are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (258 reviews)
Great Stay.
"Great convenient stop over. Staff very friendly and helpful and great breakfast."

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

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.
Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Saumur

Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Saumur

11 Rue des Carabiniers de Monsieur, Saumur
Stay at this aparthotel in Saumur. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Cavalry Museum and Maison de Vin are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Séjour ds cette résidence était une première pour nous.nous avons adoré.c était parfait"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Saumur
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 garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Musée du Champignon and Ackerman are ...
7.8/10 Good! (113 reviews)
"On the photos the hotel with its swimming pool looked good to me but the pool was half empty and closed moreover I found my room not very clean especially the bathroom."

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2025

Terres de France - Le Domaine du Golf
Huttopia Saumur

Huttopia Saumur

4 out of 5
1 Chemin de Chantepie, Saumur
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly campground in Saumur. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a garden. Popular attractions Musée du Champignon and Ackerman ...
Simply ideal for us
"Excellent campsite, the perfect size for us as we are not a fan of large campsites. It is was fairly quiet and the accommodation (we stayed in a cabin) was clean, modern and reasonably well spaced. It was very well equipped and little items like a dish cloth and washing liquid ect just make the difference. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2019

Huttopia 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.

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