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Saumur Castle

Name: Saumur Castle
Rating: 2

Recommended by 90 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

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Location: Pays de la Loire, France

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1. Saumur centre ville — loop in the PARC NATUREL RÉGIONAL Loire-Anjou-Touraine

10.3km

02:43

90m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Saumur Castle – Maison des Compagnons loop from Saumur

3.81km

01:01

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Saumur and the Loire – Saumur Castle loop from Souzay-Champigny

15.2km

04:00

130m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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SimonWicart

June 12, 2023

Magnificent medieval construction erected on a rocky promontory, the old castle of Saumur proudly overlooks the city and the banks of the Loire. Classified as a historical monument since 1964, it has housed many exhibitions since it opened to the public, which vary over the years. Whether you are passing through or roaming, treat yourself to a visit and enjoy the exceptional panorama from its height.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

June 15, 2025

For centuries, Saumur has breathed to the rhythm of its castle. Visible for miles on its rocky peak, this fortress is like the castles of our storybooks and our fairy tales.

Castle-palace of the Dukes of Anjou in the 1906th and 1906th centuries, the Château de Saumur, where King René stayed, is the last example of the princely palaces built by the Valois dynasty. Residence of the governors of the city, prison and then arms and ammunition depot. It was bought by the city in 1906 to house the municipal museum, now the Musée de France. Today, we discover the rich collections spread out in the former apartments of the Dukes of Anjou in an educational museography.

Definitely worth a visit.

More information on ot-saumur.fr/en/castles-and-country-houses/Saumurcastle-5261718

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Vince

August 1, 2020

Magnificent Loire castle with breathtaking views over the entire valley and the vineyards

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Elevation 70 m

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www.chateau-saumur.fr

+33 (0)2 41 40 24 40

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Saumur Castle

1. Saumur centre ville — loop in the PARC NATUREL RÉGIONAL Loire-Anjou-Touraine

2. Saumur Castle – Maison des Compagnons loop from Saumur

3. View of Saumur and the Loire – Saumur Castle loop from Souzay-Champigny

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