49400, Saumur France

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 museum, which has since earned the Musée de France label. A rich collection of decorative arts currently occupies the first floor of the north and east wings. Part of the horse collection, featuring objects from Antiquity to the early 20th century, is on display in the old abbey church. The château gardens offer exceptional panoramic views of the Loire and the town. In the summer, there are activities for all the family. Forbidden to pets.

1043 route de Fontevraud, 49400, Saumur France

170 Avenue du Cadre Noir, 49400, Saumur France

Route de Gennes St Hilaire St Florent, 49400, Saumur France

Discover an active educational mushroom. Your senses are awakening! A fascinating world of colours and scents awaits you with a variety of cultivated varieties. Admire the largest collection of wild mushrooms in Europe. Our galleries are packed with original varieties with funny names. Look for hare ears, frizzy sparassis, panther amanite, giant wolf’s basket, dead trumpets and other beef tongues from around the world. Grow your mushrooms at home as well! Younger ones also discover the whole fungus culture, heritage of our region. They create a secret composition to produce their own mushrooms at home. With 40 years of success, this classic of the tourist circuits in Saumur always brings the same astonishment in front of these kilometers of underground galleries reserved for the cultivation of mushrooms.

Route de Gennes, 49400, Saumur France

Unique in its kind, Pierre et Lumière is an underground route where you can admire impressive sculptures representing the monuments and heritage of the Loire Valley. Hundreds of tons of stone were cut, cut and chiselled to the smallest detail. Nearly 3 years of work have been required to realize the sumptuous sculptures of castles, towns, villages and churches of our region, often carried out in low relief from the rock. A subtle luminous staging reveals the beauty of volumes and details. Lighting evolves, turns, changes colour to sublime every facet of the work. At the end of the visit, an unforgettable experience for children! A tuffeau stone, tools and wise advice. Here they are ready to create a memory that will remain etched in the stone and in their hearts.

19 rue Leopold Palustre Saint-Hilaire, Saint-Florent, 49400, Saumur France

Tourisitc visits of Ackerman's cellars in Saumur and tasting. A three-part visit at the heart of troglodyte cellars: a trip throughout history, an artistic experience and a break on the Loire river... Founded in 1811, Ackerman is the leading producer of Loire Valley fine sparkling wines. Situated in Saumur, on the banks of the Thouet river, a tributary of the Loire, at once informative and entertaining, the cellars of the House of Ackerman combine charm, heritage, and prestige. The wines of Ackerman are true to type, well-balanced and elegant. Thanks to a large selection of fine sparkling wines (Cremant de Loire, Saumur Brut) and Loire Valley still wines (Saumur-Champigny, St Nicolas de Bourgueil, Chinon, Sancerre...), you will be able to appreciate the prestige of a great brand which has seduced consumers world-wide over the past two centuries. Ackerman is bubbly, luminous and enticing. The House's still, sparkling, organic and alcohol-free wines are available at its boutique all year round. Discover Ackerman's world of wines.

20 rue Marceau, 49415, Saumur France

Situated at 12m underground in the centre of Saumur, the Louis de Grenelle wine cellars have been producing, in the purest tradition, Cremant de Loire and Saumur Brut ever since 1859. In this former tufa quarry, you will discover the secrets of traditional wine-producing methods. After the guided tour there will be a commented wine-tasting session. You will also be able to discover wine in a wine-dedicated space.

8 Bis Quai Carnot, 49400, Saumur France

48 rue Beaurepaire Un Parking Gratuit Est Disponible À 100 Mètres, 49400, Saumur France

The Combier distillery was founded in 1834 in the Loire Valley. Since the creation of the Original Triple sec, a delicious orange liqueur made with bitter and soft orange peels, the distillery has never stopped producing distinguished liqueurs and other spirits in the same original copper stills. We offer you today a full handcrafted range of liqueurs, aperitifs, premium absinthes, syrups and organic syrups. For an english guided tour, please contact us!

3 rue Leopold Palustre Saint Hilaire Saint Florent, 49400, Saumur France

Since its creation over 130 years ago on the banks of the Loire River, Maison Langlois’s Loire Crémant has been dedicated to sharing an authentic way of life driven by an uncompromising pursuit of quality. To never compromise on quality: this guideline led Langlois to select the prestigious Protected Designation of Origin (Appellation d’Origine Protégée) “Crémant de Loire”. To truly experience and feel what Langlois’ great wines are all about, there’s nothing like stepping onto its incomparable site. From its cellars and hillside harvesting area, each panorama is breathtaking: below, there’s an unobstructed view of the Château de Saumur and the Loire River, while the vineyards of Clos Saint-Florent unfold above.

100 Place Charles de Foucauld, 49400, Saumur France

Place Saint-Pierre, 49400, Saumur France

49400, Saumur France

Route de Gennes à Saint-Hilaire-Saint-Florent GPS : Latitude : 47.285217 | Longitude : -0.126517, 49400, Saumur France

Vegetal production has always been the main activity and central purpose of Puygirault. Daily life at this special site was centred around its buildings and vegetable garden that is supported by a unique irrigation network. The 14 gardens take you on a journey through human's historical relationship with the cultivation of plants. You will travel from the hunter-gather period to the modern day with its bountiful and varied selection of plant life. A space where you can come to learn or simply relax, our gardens respect the planet. We use green manure crops, natural fertilizers and compost to nourrish and protect our precious soil. These are essential aspects in taking care of the land and sustaining its fertility.

49400, Saumur France