Experience Saumur with SOHOTEL: charm and heritage

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!

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

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.

With 9 cosy rooms, the Rive Gauche welcomes you all year round. Our priority is your well-being! Our team will be happy to listen to you and give you advice on discovering the riches of the Saumur region. For motorists, a free public car park is located opposite the hotel on the quays of the Loire. Located on the banks of the Loire, the Rive Gauche is the ideal place to stay if you want to get everything you need on foot in the centre of Saumur.

Over 1,400 m², six centuries of French military history are evoked by numerous mannequins, objects, uniforms, weapons, standards, pennants, etc. representative of the Cavalry and then the French Armoured Army. Throughout the season, discover the secrets of the history of the horse in France through a temporary exhibition on display until 12 November. The Musée de la Cavalerie is home to the Institut français du cheval et de l'équitation (French Horse and Riding Institute), which today brings together the Cadre Noir and the National Studs, and presents more than 300 years of French equestrian expertise through objects and documents, with a particular focus on French riding and traditional carriage driving, horse-drawn carriages, saddlery, genetics and breeds. The museum also has a documentation centre with 18,000 books that can be consulted by appointment.

From now on, Thursday evenings in summer will be dedicated to discovering the 7 appellations for which this emblematic region is famous. For this last tasting of the summer, come and sample the wines of the Saumur Puy-Notre-Dame appellation! TIME DETAILS : Thursday 28 August 2025 Open on Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm.

You will be accommodated in individually decorated rooms. You can take advantage of the wellness area (extra charge) with indoor swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, sensory shower and Swedish shower, as well as 3 massage cabins with renowned treatment brand (Sothys). Secure car park and garage (fee payable). Free closed and secure bicycle garage. The hotel is close to shops and restaurants, 50 m from the main pedestrian street.

The tour takes in the still room, a magnificent 19th-century installation designed by the Eiffel engineers. Home to the famous Triple Sec liqueur, the distillery now produces a wide range of liqueurs, gins, absinthes and syrups. The tasting session at the end of the tour is an opportunity to sample the flagship products, alcohol-free syrups and famous varieties of absinthe, thanks to the new Colette-style tasting method. The distillery also produces Guignolet d'Anjou, a regional speciality of which the Saumur distillery is the birthplace.

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.

This picnic area offers you, at the edge of a pond, many tables, sheltered or not, very spaced out from each other, play structures for children, a mini golf (2€50 per game), barbecue.

Let yourself be surprised by the salmon, trout and home-smoked mackerel... Our cuisine is essentially based on local produce. Closed Sunday evening, Monday and Tuesday.

Taste the delicious homemade desserts too, and enjoy a delicious change of scenery... change of scenery! The restaurant also offers takeaway meals. Find out more!

Le Cellier is a restaurant on a human scale, with simple values and a focus on local producers.

Namasté, Welcome to India for a meal! Starters, meat curries or vegetarian curries, Basmati rice, naans, byriani, drinks... You'll be delighted by our tasty, home-style cooking, generous and fragrant, with the flavours of India, the homeland of Noël. Takeaway cuisine From 01/01 to 31/12/2025 Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 12pm to 2pm and from 7pm to 9pm. Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 2pm and from 7pm to 9.30pm.

The two dining rooms and terrace can accommodate 50 people indoors and 30 outdoors. The restaurant can cater for groups of up to 15 people, by prior arrangement.

It's a gourmet, friendly place to stop, with a menu that changes with the seasons. Enjoy it in the dining room, on the patio or on the terrace. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Bistro-style cooking in a warm and friendly atmosphere, in the dining room where you can enjoy the wood-fired oven, or on the terrace in fine weather. Fabien Legagneux also has a fine wine list to complement your meal, including wines by the glass. Also worth noting is the proximity of this address to the Loire à Vélo cycle route, which passes through the town centre! Closed on Sunday and Monday.

All the dishes, salads and galettes are home-made, using recipes that are 100% authentic to the Breton terroir or devised by la Bigouden. The product is at the heart and source of their craft. All the fruit vegetables, minced steaks, egg flours, milk, smoked tofu, chocolate, wines, ciders, Breton beers, soft drinks and fruit juices come from organic farming. The French chicken fillet is a Label Rouge chicken fillet. In summer, you can take advantage of the large, pleasant terrace. Closing days vary according to the season

A native of Saumur with a passion for wines and spirits, I opened the Coup de Foudre cellar as a place for sharing and conviviality. I offer wines and spirits from the Loire, France and abroad, mainly produced according to organic and biodynamic principles. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Come and enjoy our delicious and generous pizzas, in the dining room or on the terrace.

With 9 cosy rooms, the Rive Gauche welcomes you all year round. Our priority is your well-being! Our team will be happy to listen to you and give you advice on discovering the riches of the Saumur region. For motorists, a free public car park is located opposite the hotel on the quays of the Loire. Located on the banks of the Loire, the Rive Gauche is the ideal place to stay if you want to get everything you need on foot in the centre of Saumur.

Looking for a vacation rental in Saumur? Discover this new and elegant address, right in the heart of the city, in a quiet area, with a private garage. Welcome to La Maison de Céleste, an accommodation for 6 people, very well equipped and tastefully decorated. This air-conditioned vacation home features a pleasant, well-appointed entrance on the ground floor. From the moment you arrive, you truly feel “Welcome”! Upstairs, you’ll enjoy a spacious and bright living area with a lounge, dining room, and fully equipped kitchen. The accommodation includes three lovely bedrooms, each with a double bed, a laundry room, and a large bathroom with a shower. Separate WC. For your comfort, towels and bed linens are provided. The beds are made upon your arrival. The offer is very well-curated and fully equipped to ensure a comfortable stay, whether you’re coming with family or friends, for a weekend or a longer stay to explore Saumur. There is so much to do! You can explore the town on foot. La Maison de Céleste is located in the charming Saint-Nicolas neighborhood, just steps away from the Tourist Office and the Loire River. There are boat docks for traditional boat rides available year-round. The château is 800 meters away. The owner, Amélie, is dedicated to making your stay easier and sharing her best recommendations. Enjoy your stay in the Loire Valley!