Discover Saumur from Hotel Anne d'Anjou

The Thouet Valley is discovered at the rate of cycling thanks to a marked route on small roads and farm tracks or bike paths. Affluent of the Loire, the Thouet is a discreet river which hides many treasures. Along its 150 km, it meanders through varied landscapes and authentic villages. This bike route is accompanied by loops that complete the discovery of Thouarsais, vineyards to the plains. More information on www.valleeduthouet.fr Le Thouet by bike is one of the sections of the Vélo Francette, a route linking Normandy to the Charente coast, via the Thouarsais. www.lavelofrancette.com So do not hesitate to ride your bike for unexpected and preserved discoveries! New: order online your picnic prepared by local restaurateurs with local products !!! All information on www.lebonpicnic.com

On the borders of Poitou and Anjou, Saix offers visitors its Poitevin hamlet, marked by the memory of Sainte-Radegonde. This path allows views on castles or wine estates, with beautiful panoramas on the North of Poitou where the vine and the tuffeau are married.

At the exit of the village of Saix, the path introduces you little by little in a forest environment. Come and live a pleasant moment in contact with these majestic trees. The views follow one another: dovecotes, vineyards or the chapel in memory of Sainte-Radegonde. Beautiful discoveries in perspective.

This path will allow you to appreciate the remarkable troglodytic heritage of the picturesque villages where the troglos were dug in the local blacnhe stone, the tuffeau. It will lead you to the heart of the vineyards, where famous grape varieties such as Cabernet Franc or Pinot Blanc de Loire are grown.

A short, signposted route through the Poitou vineyards at the gateway to Anjou. Within a small area, the historic and built heritage is incomparably rich: picturesque villages, troglodytic sites, mills, dolmens, wash-houses and dovecotes form an uninterrupted string of secret nuggets.

12.5 km hike from the church square in St Martin de Sanzay, village located 12km north of Thouars and the border of Maine and Loire. Walk that will allow you to discover heritage sites and appreciate the agrarian landscape, fruit of the long work of man on his environment. Download card randoendeuxsevres.fr/index.php?id_product=1705&controller=product and on sale at the Tourist Office of Pays Thouarsais

This circuit will make you see several dolmens, a "mound" where large slabs were collected by our ancestors of the Neolithic, a hike that alternates between fields and undergrowth that crosses pretty villages.

Beuxes, a small village with a thousand discoveries: ponds, streams and castles offer you beautiful panoramas and stories of the Nord-Poitou and Touraine regions... a trip to the country where the cultivation of truffles was invented!

This itinerary passes by the "Reine Blanche" bridge, named in homage to the passage of Queen Blanche of Castille in the 12th century. Cross the narrow streets dug in the tufa stone, the vineyards, discover the troglodyte dwellings, castles and chapels and finally come to admire the unique canal of the Dive in Poitou.

Follow the purple arrows and discover the vineyards and villages between the Thouet and Argenton rivers!

René I of Anjou’s "Château of Love " on its "emerald rock", the Château de Saumur played host to kings and prisoners and is one of the greatest and last untouched remnants of princely architecture from the Valois dynasty in the Middle Ages. The château appeared in all its glory in the Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry illumination and has had a turbulent past, narrowly avoiding demolition. The 11th century Romanesque tower was surrounded by four round towers before it was levelled off. Louis I of Anjou decided to transform the château into a palace. In the 15 century, his son, Louis II, made it look how you see it now. King René’s spirit may linger but, for a century after his death, it was left empty until the protestant Duplessis-Mornay moved in in 1589. Dark times came after the governor was forced into exile following Henri IV’s assassination. The château was pillaged by Louis XIII’s soldiers and saved from demolition by Napoleon I who turned it into a state prison. Saumur Council bought it in 1906 to restore it to house the municipal museum, approved by Musée de France, displaying notably Count Charles Lair’s collection. The first floor of the castle houses an exceptional collection of decorative arts including furniture, tapestries and ceramics from the 14th to the 18th century. As an international horse riding capital, Saumur collects harness equipment from Antiquity to the early 20th century. A selection from the Horse collection (saddles, bits, stirrups) is on display in the former abbey.

Castle-palace of the Dukes of Anjou in the 14th and 15th centuries, the Château de Saumur, in which King René resided, is the last example of the princely palaces built by the Valois dynasty. Originally the residence of the town's governors, then a prison and later an arms and munitions depot, it was bought by the town in 1906 to house the municipal museum, now a Musée de France. Today, the rich collections housed in the former flats of the Dukes of Anjou are displayed in an educational museography. On the 1st floor of the building, you can admire the Decorative Arts section. Furniture, tapestries and ceramics from the 14th to the 18th centuries are on display. On the 2nd floor, the size of the horse collection, with over 7,200 pieces of harness, books and works of art, means that the themes on display are regularly renewed. And always... an exceptional view over the Loire and the city! On the second floor of the Château, discover the temporary exhibition "Games and jousting on horseback": Since Antiquity, the horse has offered mankind its strength and speed, often for the sole benefit of the elite. During competitions, riders and drivers have selected the best animals. They have taken on tough opponents and thrilled the crowds that have come to admire them. Alone against all, in duels or in teams, in a field lined with lices or on open ground, they pushed back the limits of the game, even if it meant risking their lives. In three sections, the exhibition looks at the birth of the Olympic and Panhellenic Games. Martial games, tournaments, jousts and carousels highlight the various techniques used to train for war over a wide period, from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. The third section presents the most popular team games: polo, pãto (horse-ball) and buzkachi. The castle lookout: a unique panorama! Overlooking the roofs of the château, it offers a magnificent view of the town and the Loire. This guided tour takes in new rooms and a double spiral staircase, a rare testament to the architectural genius of the 14th century. The belvedere is open to visitors from June 1 to September 30. Duration: 30 minutes per group of 8 people maximum.

The hotel is located in a small alleyway next to St-Pierre church. It has 14 beautifully decorated rooms. The atmosphere is soft and cosy. The rooms are very comfortable and the bathrooms have been designed by renowned artists. You can also relax in the small garden and on the terrace.

Along the Quai du Marronnier, cyclists and pedestrians stroll to take in the magnificent view of the Loire, its bridges and the majestic Château de Saumur overlooking it. It's a very pleasant environment in which to relax and unwind, with views over the greenery and parkland. Nearby shops on the island are open all year round, and there's plenty of entertainment on the island in summer (guinguettes). You can enjoy your own private outdoor space of over 300 m² with garden furniture, plancha and terrace... green spaces with trees and flowers giving you the impression of being in the countryside! A change of scenery guaranteed. There are plenty of things to do during your stay thanks to the ideal location of your holiday rental in Saumur: Cadre Noir, caves, troglodytes, theatre, the châteaux of the Loire, Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, museums... not forgetting traditional boat trips on the Loire. Enjoy your stay in the Loire Valley!

With the name of the first most famous Saumur riverman called "Vent d'travers", this river lodge is a traditionnal boat mixing wood and slate, elegance and rustic style for anyone who loves comfort and simple pleasures. With the best view on the Saumur castle, our Loire boat offers all you need to have a nice and quiet time on board nearby the historic town. Living space around 27 m², equipped kitchen, big wood table with benches one bed 140 and one bed 90, bathroom and separated toilets, solar energy, terrace with table and chairs, sheets and towels provided.

René I of Anjou’s "Château of Love " on its "emerald rock", the Château de Saumur played host to kings and prisoners and is one of the greatest and last untouched remnants of princely architecture from the Valois dynasty in the Middle Ages. The château appeared in all its glory in the Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry illumination and has had a turbulent past, narrowly avoiding demolition. The 11th century Romanesque tower was surrounded by four round towers before it was levelled off. Louis I of Anjou decided to transform the château into a palace. In the 15 century, his son, Louis II, made it look how you see it now. King René’s spirit may linger but, for a century after his death, it was left empty until the protestant Duplessis-Mornay moved in in 1589. Dark times came after the governor was forced into exile following Henri IV’s assassination. The château was pillaged by Louis XIII’s soldiers and saved from demolition by Napoleon I who turned it into a state prison. Saumur Council bought it in 1906 to restore it to house the municipal museum, approved by Musée de France, displaying notably Count Charles Lair’s collection. The first floor of the castle houses an exceptional collection of decorative arts including furniture, tapestries and ceramics from the 14th to the 18th century. As an international horse riding capital, Saumur collects harness equipment from Antiquity to the early 20th century. A selection from the Horse collection (saddles, bits, stirrups) is on display in the former abbey.

An original collection devoted to combustion engines of all types, you will observe real works of industrial art, restored by enthusiasts. This museum traces the evolution of the engine since its creation. The exhibits allow a historical, technical and educational approach to the development of mechanical energy. Automotive, airplane and even rocket engines will no longer hold any secrets for you! Be sure to observe the Baltard-style architecture of the building.

Heir of a prestigious military history, the Cadre noir has a mission of training and outreaching equitation in the French tradition. Visits through the great indoor arena, the stables and the tack room will take you on a voyage of discovery of the history of the Cadre Noir since its creation in 1815. You will discover a place where the relationship between man and horse becomes magical. The public performances allow you to watch the ecuyers of the Cadre Noir at work in the Grand Manège. The commentary provided by an ecuyer will give you an appreciation of the work involved in training the horse, jumping, in long reins, the airs above the ground, and classical riding.

Installed in a Chateau of the Loire, a museum of contemporary art with an exceptional collection. The 30 meter high terraces of the castle offer exceptional views of the Loire, the confluence of the Vienne and the Loire and the village of Montsoreau. Since 2016, the Château de Montsoreau has been home to Philippe Méaille’s collection of contemporary art. Displayed over three floors (2500m2 of exhibition area), this collection is the world's largest art fund of works by the Art & Language movement, a collective of artists who created Conceptual Art. Throughout the year, concerts, conferences, performances and temporary exhibitions put the spotlight on important international artists.

A unique site where hundreds of sculptures were carved on tuffeau stone, between the 15th and the 17th century. Still today, the cave remains a historical enigma. La Cave aux sculptures is a Historical Monument, inscribed in the national heritage of France by André Malraux in 1969.

Le Mystère des Faluns, is an artistic walk in wonderful underground galleries at "Les Perrieres"...and a journey throught the geological and human history of this site. Light projections on the rock, sound productions, meeting with the jellyfishes, a shark or a rhinoceros... Each scenes inspired by science, will help you to explore an important stage in the history of the Perrieres.

Come and follow the steps of the archeologists who discovered this unique, fascinating site carved rightout of the sea of shell beds. You will be surprised to find out how, through the ages, men have managed to reuse this subterraneanspace. T Come and follow the steps of the archeologists who discovered this unique, fascinating site carved rightout of the sea of shell beds. You will be surprised to find out how, through the ages, men have managed to reuse this subterraneanspace for the last 1500 years : stone quarry, underground shelter, Middle Ages dwellings, storage silos,troglodytic chapel, wine-producing site…This unique site in Europe, one among listed heritage sites, brings to light the astonishing roles of cavedwellings.

Are you more of a jungle, a bamboo grove or a palm grove? Swim from one tropical atmosphere to another and dive into water at 29°C all year round. Lagoons, secret caves, slides, wild rivers or a wave pool... this aquatic paradise is full of activities. With the Deep Nature SPA, relax in the heart of 1,300m² of wellness with tropical nature as a backdrop (relaxation sessions, baths, treatments and soothing massages).

15th-century château, redesigned in the 17th and 19th centuries, situated on a rocky promontory overlooking the Loudun plain in the commune of Roiffé. Still preserved today are the main building with its wooden courtyard, a medieval gatehouse between two towers, and the ruins of the castral chapel near the old fortifications.

Center Parcs Domaine du Bois aux Daims offers various activities that will delight the whole family.

The restaurant is just a stone's throw from the town centre, below the majestic Château, which can be admired from the terrace. This bistronomic restaurant is ideal for lunch or dinner with friends, family or on business. The wine list gives pride of place to wines from the Loire Valley. Our cuisine has won awards and accolades from various guides, including Guide 109 ("the new blood of French cuisine") 2021 Gault & Millau, "the guide to today's talents"! A must-see! Closed on Sunday and Monday.

Come and discover a menu featuring homemade dishes and products selected by Chef Véronique Dallet and prepared in her own special way. Discover the new seasonal menu! From the dining room or the terrace, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the château. Closed on Mondays and every evening.

Service in the dining room or on the terrace. Ideally situated opposite the Château, within easy reach of cycling, mountain-biking and walking routes... and in particular the GR3, La Loire à Vélo via the hillsides through the vineyards. A friendly team welcomes you... before or after your rides. Take a break! From 02/05 to 31/12/2025 Open Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 12pm to 10pm. Friday and Saturday from 12pm to 11pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Closed Monday lunchtime, Monday evening, Tuesday lunchtime and Tuesday evening.

Ideally located opposite Saumur town centre, l'Offard welcomes you every day from 11am to midnight for a taste of colourful local dishes and drinks. Cocktails, wines, tapas and much more can be sampled while enjoying the gentle Loire river, during the day or at sunset. From 28/03 to 30/09. Open every day from 11am to midnight.

Come and discover a wide variety of crêpes, galettes, salads, grills, omelettes and pizzas. Vegetarians welcome.

From Paris to Niort. Today Le Comptoir du Siam, traditional Thai cuisine, has arrived in Saumur to show you the culinary art and know-how of real Thai cooking. The products are homemade and made to order.

Your steak and wine house in the heart of Saumur. Welcome to Keating Saumur, a grill restaurant since 2012, located on Place Saint-Pierre in the historic heart of Saumur, where you can enjoy our delicious Argentine Black Angus steaks and other specialities. In a cosy dining room or on our terrace located on a magnificent pedestrian square, at the foot of Saint Pierre church, our team will welcome you and help you discover our specialities. For a business lunch, a family get-together, an evening out with friends or an outing as a couple. Le Keating is a friendly place where you can share and enjoy yourself. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. And Wednesday lunchtimes in low season.

For lunch and dinner, you can enjoy simple, authentic bistro-style cuisine and a fine wine list.

Generous and quick to eat, it's the star of on-the-go snacks. Made from fresh ingredients, come and enjoy your Kebab with or without chips at Charwarma in Saumur. You can order a kebab cooked to perfection. A delectable parfait is just one of the dishes you can order here.

Each savoury organic buckwheat pancake is named after a queen or princess. The crêperie also offers traditional galettes saucisses, as well as kouigns: these small, slightly puffed organic wheat crêpes from south Finistère are the trademark of the store. CREPS & KOUIGNS also offers organic cider on draught, French craft beer on draught, homemade cocktails and a selection of wines by the glass, bottled ciders and natural wines. HS: Closed on Sundays and Mondays. S: ask for details.

The hotel is housed in a former 18th-century town house and has 41 individually decorated rooms. Some rooms overlook the Loire or the château.

Located in the heart of historical Saumur at the foot of the château and on the banks of the Loire, this 17th century residence offers 5 personalised rooms. Charm and authenticity.

Located in a small, quiet lane at the foot of the Château de Saumur, this stylish flat is on the 1st floor of a beautiful tufa stone building. You'll find a bright living room with a modern kitchen opening onto a colourful lounge, a soothing bedroom with a double bed and a trendy shower room. Separate WC. In fine weather, you can enjoy the garden furniture in a pretty courtyard with flowers and a view of Saumur castle. Sleeps up to 3, with an extra bed available on request (ask the owners for details). The gîte is just 200 metres from the town centre, which is bustling with activity all year round, especially in summer. Don't miss: the panoramic view of the town from the esplanade of the Château and the Château-Musée, which offers themed guided tours throughout the year. You can also visit the fine bubbly houses, the Cadre Noir, the Armoured and Cavalry Museums, traditional boat trips, and the surrounding vineyards and troglodyte caves. Pushchairs and bicycles can be stored under cover on the ground floor of the house. And the owners, who live on site, will also be able to advise you on all the good addresses in the area. Enjoy your stay "Au pied du Château"... in Saumur!

The association offers you rooms and studios adapted to your professional project for varying lengths of stay depending on your needs, from 1 month to 2 years maximum. The Habitat Jeunes experience also means that a team is on hand to help you on a daily basis with your various administrative and other formalities, as well as offering evening group activities on themes such as sport, leisure, citizenship, culture, etc. Located in the heart of the town, at the foot of the château and close to the Loire, you'll enjoy all the local services (shops, bar, restaurant....).