Saumur

The city of Saumur stretches along the Loire River banks, with white limestone buildings and a medieval castle perched on a hilltop at 30 meters elevation.

The military cavalry school, established in 1783, trained generations of riders and soldiers, making Saumur the center of French equestrian excellence for over two centuries.

The Cadre Noir equestrian team performs classical French riding methods at the National Riding School, maintaining traditional horsemanship through precise choreographed movements.

The Saturday morning market in Saumur gathers hundreds of vendors selling regional products, wines, cheeses, and fresh produce from the Loire Valley.

The Musée des Blindés houses 850 tanks and armored vehicles, forming the second largest collection of military vehicles in the world.

Location: Maine-et-Loire

Location: arrondissement of Saumur

Location: Communauté d'agglomération Saumur Val de Loire

Inception: January 1, 1973

Elevation above the sea: 40 m

Shares border with: Allonnes, Distré, Rou-Marson, Souzay-Champigny, Varrains, Verrie, Villebernier, Vivy, Bellevigne-les-Châteaux, Gennes-Val-de-Loire

Address: 49400 Saumur, France 49400 Saumur

Phone: +33241833000

Email: contact@saumur.fr

Website: http://ville-saumur.fr

GPS coordinates: 47.25917,-0.07806

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:36