10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Saumur That You Shouldn't Miss

July 12, 2021 Yuk Petri

French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
Restaurants in Saumur

1. Domaine de Clos Maurice

18 rue de la Mairie Varrains, Saumur France +33 2 41 38 80 02 http://www.clos-maurice.com/
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

Domaine de Clos Maurice

Reviewed By viasandu - Dragasani, Romania

Michael is a lovely host, with excellent wines. His wine cellar is a must in the region for all those who appreciate real great Loire wines - red, white and sparkling. A unique experience! Thank you Michael!

2. Musee des Blindes

1043 route de Fontevraud, 49400, Saumur France +33 2 41 83 69 95 [email protected] http://museedesblindes.fr/
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4.5 based on 1,336 reviews

Musee des Blindes

Reviewed By ianj776 - Usk, United Kingdom

Situated near Saumur in the Loire Valley is this superb display of armoured fighting vehicles, some in full working order including the formidable Tiger 2. there are some 300 vehicles on display -all under cover, well presented and maintained.

3. Caves Louis de Grenelle

20 rue Marceau, 49415, Saumur France +33 2 41 50 23 21 [email protected] http://www.louisdegrenelle.fr/
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4.5 based on 259 reviews

Caves Louis de Grenelle

Situated at 12m underground in the centre of Saumur, the Louis de Grenelle wine cellars have been producing, in the purest tradition, Cremant de Loire and Saumur Brut ever since 1859. In this former tufa quarry, you will discover the secrets of traditional wine-producing methods. After the guided tour there will be a commented wine-tasting session. You will also be able to discover wine in a wine-dedicated space.

4. Caves Bouvet-Ladubay

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4.5 based on 220 reviews

Caves Bouvet-Ladubay

In the Loire Valley, in the heart of the Saumur region, Bouvet Ladubay, producer of fine Brut de Loire wines, welcomes you in its 8 kilometers of cellars dug into the local 'Tuffeau\ stone. Patrice Monmousseau, the third generation of Monmousseau Family took over the reins of the Company from his father in 1972. The wines of Bouvet-Ladubay have received over 500 medals and awards, thereby confirming the quality of our cuvées. Open 7 days a week, all year round, you can come and visit our cellars, taste our wines and discover the 'Méthode Traditionnelle' sparkling wine making process.

5. Le Cadre Noir

av Ecole Nationale D Equitation, 49400, Saumur France +33 2 41 53 50 60 http://www.ifce.fr/cadre-noir/
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4.5 based on 1,140 reviews

Le Cadre Noir

Reviewed By 959billm - Berwick upon Tweed, United Kingdom

We had a fantastic look around last week - a really knowledgeable guide who spoke excellent English and took a great deal of time to discuss horses with my granddaughter who is a very proficient and experienced dressage rider It's a absolute must place to visit if you are in the area even if you are not a Horsey person

6. Pierre et Lumiere

Route de Gennes St Hilaire St Florent, 49400, Saumur France +33 2 41 50 70 04 [email protected] http://pierre-et-lumiere.com/
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4.5 based on 356 reviews

Pierre et Lumiere

Unique in its kind, Pierre et Lumière is an underground route where you can admire impressive sculptures representing the monuments and heritage of the Loire Valley. Hundreds of tons of stone were cut, cut and chiselled to the smallest detail. Nearly 3 years of work have been required to realize the sumptuous sculptures of castles, towns, villages and churches of our region, often carried out in low relief from the rock. A subtle luminous staging reveals the beauty of volumes and details. Lighting evolves, turns, changes colour to sublime every facet of the work. At the end of the visit, an unforgettable experience for children! A tuffeau stone, tools and wise advice. Here they are ready to create a memory that will remain etched in the stone and in their hearts.

Reviewed By theresar206 - Le Pontet, France

we found this place quite interesting as it allows you to see many towns, cities in one spot - sculpted with great refinement - truly a must see - buy the 2 or 3 museum pass as it is more interesting

7. Langlois-Chateau

3 rue Leopold Palustre, 49400, Saumur France +33 2 41 40 21 42 [email protected] http://www.langlois-chateau.fr
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4.5 based on 167 reviews

Langlois-Chateau

A family-owned company since 1885, Langlois-Chateau offers a unique tour of the entire winery, including a view of the vineyards, the pressing centre and the caves. The tour culminates in a complete guided wine tasting session in the boutique. The tour lasts one hour:*Act1, Wine school: a foundation course in oenology in our classroom,*Act2, Tour of Winery: pressing machines, Tanks, vats,*Act3, Tour of caves, 300meters to discover the "traditionnal method".*Act4, taste Whites (Saumur Whites, Sancerre...), Rosés (Saumur Rosés...), Reds (Saumur, Saumur Champigny), and our Sparkling Crémants de Loire. The tour is available only on reservation.

Reviewed By hanwhiteley

Great tour which was really informative. We emailed ahead to book an English speaking tour which was responded too very promptly. After a tour of the vast caves where the different process of wine production is explained ( which was like a private tour as it was only my husband and I taking part with an English speaking hostess) We enjoyed sampling many different types and vintages of wine during which our hostess explained everything we needed to know about each different one, there is absolutely no pressure to purchase but we very happily did as the sparkling red is a regional speciality which you can’t buy in the U.K. and is absolutely lovely????????????

8. Distillery Combier

48 rue Beaurepaire Un Parking Gratuit Est Disponible À 100 Mètres, 49400, Saumur France +33 2 41 40 23 02 [email protected] http://www.combier.fr
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4.5 based on 208 reviews

Distillery Combier

The Combier distillery was founded in 1834 in the Loire Valley. Since the creation of the Original Triple sec, a delicious orange liqueur made with bitter and soft orange peels, the distillery has never stopped producing distinguished liqueurs and other spirits in the same original copper stills. We offer you today a full handcrafted range of liqueurs, aperitifs, premium absinthes, syrups and organic syrups. For an english guided tour, please contact us!

Reviewed By bobby-kinsuk - Southampton, United Kingdom

Very interesting place to visit with a tour of the distillery showing the process of making Triple Sec. Tasting at the end of tour. Certainly recommended is the Cherry Creme.

9. Ackerman

19 rue Leopold Palustre Saint-Hilaire, Saint-Florent, 49400, Saumur France +33 2 41 53 03 21 [email protected] http://www.ackerman.fr/
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4.5 based on 309 reviews

Ackerman

Tourisitc visits of Ackerman's cellars in Saumur and tasting. A three-part visit at the heart of troglodyte cellars: a trip throughout history, an artistic experience and a break on the Loire river... Founded in 1811, Ackerman is the leading producer of Loire Valley fine sparkling wines. Situated in Saumur, on the banks of the Thouet river, a tributary of the Loire, at once informative and entertaining, the cellars of the House of Ackerman combine charm, heritage, and prestige. The wines of Ackerman are true to type, well-balanced and elegant. Thanks to a large selection of fine sparkling wines (Cremant de Loire, Saumur Brut) and Loire Valley still wines (Saumur-Champigny, St Nicolas de Bourgueil, Chinon, Sancerre...), you will be able to appreciate the prestige of a great brand which has seduced consumers world-wide over the past two centuries. Ackerman is bubbly, luminous and enticing. The House's still, sparkling, organic and alcohol-free wines are available at its boutique all year round. Discover Ackerman's world of wines.

Reviewed By KeiSanHolDav

We spent a couple of hours here on a particularly hot day. Self-guided tour was leisurely and it was a very quiet day so not many other people around really. The exhibit is informative and the art displays were good too. We enjoyed the free tasting at the end and bought 6 bottles to take home. Not all the bottles made it home as we drank them on holiday so I will have to find somewhere in the UK which sells Ackerman Cremant de Loire.

10. Musee de la Cavalerie

100 Place Charles de Foucauld, 49400, Saumur France +33 2 41 83 69 23 [email protected] http://www.musee-cavalerie.fr
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4.5 based on 154 reviews

Musee de la Cavalerie

Reviewed By Shodby - Mackay, Australia

I heard about the the French Cavalry museum by reading one of General Pattons Biographies. After WW1 he toured France and made stop in Saumur to visit the Cavalry School. Reading this I new I had to go. The Museum had so many artefacts. The attendant was a member of the military and seeing my interest, despite a slight language barrier was more than happy to answer my questions. He showed my a pair of riding boots and a helmet donated by General Patton himself!

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