Château de Saumur

Beautiful chateau atop the hill overlooking Saumar. Parking is free and entrance is 9€. Exhibitions have some English translations so it is worth having the Google Translate app open. Gives an in insight into the sites history and how it’s used has changed over time. Picnic area nearby and the town is about a five minute walk away.

It has a magnificent view, but it's a shame that it doesn't have something remarkable inside. Inside there is nothing worthwhile. I had to visit in December when there are Christmas decorations and it was very disappointing 😅

Lovely gite within the chateaux, we stayed as a family of 4 with 2 young children and worked well for us. The pool and breakfast are highlights as is the very welcoming host Mary. A short drive from the centre of Saumur and other sites in the region

The castle is marvellous on the outside. Certainly worth at least an hour drive, maybe more (depending on how much you love castles). The inside is nice, but not earth-schockingly great. Tapestries, chairs, paintings, a bed. If this is your first Loire castle it's great, but many of the castles look alike on the inside. We spent about an hour, but you could hold a picnic and enjoy the great view from the bulwark.

I didn't go inside, but it's worth a walk around. There are some nice views of the chateau and the area.

Beautiful everywhere, the scenic view is perfect. Very huge castle, you have to walk a little from the parking to the chateau. It is near by so many winery so perfect place to visit after tasting local wines . There is public toilet and near by restaurant

Whether you are a history enthusiast, an architecture admirer, or simply seeking a picturesque setting, the Château de Saumur is a must-visit. Its grandeur, coupled with its serene location, make it an unforgettable experience. The fortress is a visually stunning structure set amidst picturesque surroundings. Its imposing size necessitates a short walk from the car park. As a testament to the region's renowned viticulture, the château is conveniently located near numerous wineries, making it an ideal destination following a wine tasting tour. Visitors will find both public restroom facilities and dining options in close proximity.

Great views, well preserved. As a disabled person I didn't enter the main Chateau as it wasn't an accessible place. Small downtick for lack of disabled toilet.

This castle is the first Château we have visited in France. It is located at the Loire Valley. It is part of beautiful town Saumur. The castle was build at 962. Castle has been burn down and reconstructed. During 1368 the castle transformed to palace by Louis I. Napoleon has convert the castle to state prison 1808-1814. Now is listed as Museum. To visit the Château need 2.5 hour minimum. The best parking is at the top next to vineyard bridge to Château. Most of the nice room is at first floor. The first floor includes king's bedroom, great chamber, tower spiral staircase to great view of the town. The museum has collection of antiques at first floor. The compound has the abbey church which detached from the castle. This castle is use to be Protestant safe place during 1589.

Still doing construction but open to the public, we found Saint Maur to be a nice surprise. Having low expectations & initially just planning on walking around the grounds, we decided to go in at the last minute. Some rooms had nice tapestries, there was also an exhibit of porcelain from the 17 & 18th centuries that was really lovely The views of the city are worth the stairs Guided tours also available but we declined & stuck to walking around ourselves