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Built during on the XIVth century for the Ducs d’Anjou, it becomes the house of the governors of the town, then a jail, before being bought by the town in 1906.

The work of rebuilding of the Château doesn't allow the access to the inner rooms of the building. However, you can visit the site from april to september.






Panorama sur la Loire, vers l'aval du fleuve Panorama sur la Loire, vers l'amont du fleuve
2008
The visitor can :

  • SEE, from the castle area a splendid panorama on the city and on the Loire.
  • PROFIT from a guided tour (in french or in english) about the history and the architecture of the building (in july and august).
  • DISCOVER in the exhibition rooms the history of the building, with artworks of the Château and with the most beautiful elements of the museum collections (from the 15th april on).

Opening hours of the Château :
  • Opening from the 1st april to the 30 th september, from tuesdays to sundays, from 10 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 5.30 pm. Garden, view and exhibition rooms
  • In july and august : Guided tour in french or in english about the history and the architecture of the building (30 minutes). Included in the entrance fee.
  • Guided tour for groups, all year round (previous booking necessary) T. : 02 41 40 24 40.

FEES :
  • 3 €
  • Free for children under 11.



SEASON 2008 :
  • sunday september 28th : Festival of the grape harvest


Contact :
Nathalie Fourreau
Chargée des Relations Presse, Publiques et Touristiques
Direction de la Communication
Hôtel de Ville
BP 300
49408 Saumur cedex
02 41 83 30 21
chateau.promotion@ville-saumur.fr