Saumur Castle – Château de Saumur

(Last Update: 12.09.2024) With this article, we can't slow down and move a little further away from Paris. Loire Valley Castles We are going to the westernmost castle of our tour. 80 castles worth seeing in the Loire Valley In this series, I want to introduce you to the last of the 10 castles, Saumur castle - Saumur CastleWe all know him together.

Located approximately 300 kilometers from Paris SaumurYou can reach by car in approximately 3,5 hours. Of course, I assume you won't travel from Paris just to see Saumur Castle. Departing from Paris and having a wonderful Loire Valley Castles Tour you must be doing it your way SaumurLet it fall to .

Of course, you will have more freedom if you go to Saumur by car. Driving in Paris It was stressful, but driving around Paris, especially going to castles like this, was quite enjoyable. My most important advice to those who will rent a car is to choose a vehicle with GPS or to bring their own navigation device. Those with international internet packages can easily find their way with map applications on their mobile phones. Since the roads in France are unbelievably complicated, navigation devices and map apps are lifesavers. Also for those who do not have a car or do not want to rent a car. There is always the train option certainly. in Paris, Montparnasse Train StationBy train departing from approx. in 2 hours SaumurYou can be in. For this TCDD of France one SNCFFrom the official website of online train ticket Just take it.

As I said, Loire Valley CastlesIt is much more enjoyable to visit by car. On our third visit to this region, August 2017He set out by car again in After visiting nine castles, Saumur Castle was the tenth and last castle.We had our sights set on . Because after our one-week tour, another week Deauville & TrouvilleWe wanted to spend it in . before returning to paris Saumur (salmon or solid) after that Le Mans over Deauville & TrouvilleWe had determined a route to reach . I'm glad we did so.

Saumur, Loire River on, Tours Angers between, about A city of 30.000 inhabitants In fact, it's a town in my opinion... It's a small but extremely cute place. Like many towns and cities in France, it has a wonderful historical center, pedestrian streets, and beautiful cafes and restaurants. The opera house is a must anyway...

SaumurIf is important to me, French in Paris When I was taking the course, with our teacher, Honoré de Balzac's novel Eugénie Grandet'While reading , where the story takes place SaumurI keep wondering about 🙂 How interesting it is that there are such details on the map that affect our choices when choosing places to visit in the Loire Valley, that is, before we build unforgettable memories...

Saumur Castle is located on the hill behind the historical city center. If you have a car, I recommend you leave your car in the parking lot in the center and walk up. It is very enjoyable to wind up the narrow medieval streets. When you arrive at the main gate of the castle and enter, the route already directs you towards the ticket section.

When I first saw Saumur Castle from across the street, it reminded me of what I saw in London. Tower of LondonIt evoked . Although the towers of Saumur Castle have a more rounded form and in the past, all four of these towers were connected to each other all around, but the western walls were demolished over time. That section, which was never restored after it was destroyed and has not survived to the present day, used to contain a kitchen, a ceremony hall and suites for guests.

The part of the castle that has survived to the present day is also quite satisfactory, but I must admit that before coming here Chambord Castle, Chenonceau Castle or Chaumont sur Loire Castle If you have visited much more magnificent castles such as Saumur Castle, it will seem quite modest to you. 😉 But don't worry, there is a lot to see in this castle too. Another small castle Montresor Castle It is certain that this castle also has its own atmosphere.

As in all castles in France, this one restorasyon And the renovation work never ends :) One place ends and a new place begins. What I mean is that certain sections were under restoration when we visited this place, and other sections may be under restoration when you visit; Therefore, you may not be able to see some of the places you see in the photos, but do not worry, you may have the chance to see places that I did not see when I went. It's a bit of luck 😉

The entrance floor of Saumur Castle can be visited in small sections, the first floor in a larger form, and the basement. the castle in the tenth century Blois Count Thibaud I Even though he had it built, it quickly fell into the hands of his arch-enemy, the Anjou dynasty. Afterwards, it becomes the kingdom of France. Of course, this place is not mostly used as a palace, but has been used for different purposes throughout history. The two uses that surprise me the most are as prisons and ammunition depots. evaluation It was.

There is a well on the left diagonal at the entrance to the courtyard, and an interesting spiral stone staircase right next to it. Opposite there is a hall that we can call a court. The real showy parts of the castle are on the upper floor… Especially collection of ceramics, tiles and carpets This is a very rich museum.

The castle also Belvédère There is a view tower, but this tower has two handicaps: First, it is open between June and September; Secondly, you have to pay extra to go up here. When we went - if I'm not mistaken - it was August 18, but the tower was closed. If any of you have been or are going to go, I would be happy if you tag Pariste.Net and say hello while sharing a photo of a beautiful view from the tower on social media. 😉

Visiting days and hours of Saumur Castle A bit complicated. You'd best check the visiting days and hours, ticket prices and all other up-to-date information on the official website at the end of the article.

After visiting the inside of the castle, you can also take a stroll around its garden. For those who haven't climbed the tower above 'Loire River'It will also be enjoyable to watch the view from the slope overlooking the sea. In fact, this section was severely damaged by a landslide in 2001 and was rebuilt. from above SaumurWhen you look at , you will see a beautiful arched bridge. I had to cross that bridge to take the cover photo of the article :)

I took you out of Paris and took you around the beautiful castles in the Loire Valley and told you that the last castle of our trip was the Saumur Castle, but another reason why we came this far was the magnificent structure located right nearby. Fontevraud Monastery certainly. If you add this monastery to your Saumur Castle tour, you will understand better why we are here.

Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.

Web address: chateau-saumur.fr/

Address: Château de Saumur, 49400 Saumur

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Other Chateaus in the Loire Valley:

• Chambord Castle – Château de Chambord
• Cheverny Castle – Château de Cheverny
• Blois Castle – Château Royal de Blois
• Chaumont sur Loire Castle – Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire
• Amboise Castle – Château Royal d'Amboise
• Leonardo da Vinci's House – Le Clos Lucé
• Chenonceau Castle – Château de Chenonceau
• Montresor Castle – Château de Montrésor
• Chinon Castle – Forteresse Royale de Chinon

Castles in Paris and Surroundings:

• Louvre Museum – Musée du Louvre
• Palace of Versailles – Château de Versailles
• Vincennes Castle – Château de Vincennes
• Saint Germain Castle – National Archaeological Museum
• Fontainebleau Castle – Château de Fontainebleau
• Chantilly Castle – Château de Chantilly
• Pierrefonds Castle – Château de Pierrefonds
• Compiègne Castle – Château de Compiègne
• Vaux le Vicomte Castle – Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
• La Roche Guyon Castle – Château de la Roche-Guyon
• Castle of Monte Cristo – Château de Monte-Cristo
• Maisons Laffitte Castle – Château de Maisons-Laffitte
• Malmaison Castle – Château de Malmaison