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Fortress during the 13th century under the minority of Saint Louis then residence of the dukes of Anjou, the castle of Saumur overhangs majestically the Loire River. In 1480 Saumur returned to the estates of Louis XI, King of France, following the death of King René, the last duke of Anjou. The site successively became a residence for the town governors, a prison and a munitions depot. The monument houses the municipal museum since 1912.

For the past ten years the site has been undergoing major reconstruction and it is not possible to allow public access to the château. But, selection of the museum’s equestrian collection is on display in the temporary exhibition rooms.






Panorama sur la Loire, vers l'aval du fleuve Panorama sur la Loire, vers l'amont du fleuve

Opening hours of the Château :
  • In April, May, June, September, October, Novembre (4th)
    Every day except Mondays, 10 am to 1 pm / 2 pm to 5.30 pm
    Access to the lood-out point and exhibition rooms
  • In July and August
    Every day except Mondays, 10 am to 6 pm
    Visit by yourself, exhibitions and events

FARE :
  • FULL RATE : 3 €
  • Reduced (7-16 years old) : 2,50€
  • Free for less than 7


EVENTS 2009 :
  • 600th anniversary of king René’s birthday
  • september 27th : Grape harvest festival


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