7 Specialty Museums in Saumur That You Shouldn't Miss

October 6, 2021 Dorsey Hagwood

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1. Musee des Blindes

1043 route de Fontevraud, 49400, Saumur France +33 2 41 83 69 95 [email protected] http://museedesblindes.fr/
Excellent
64%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
5%
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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.

2. Le Cadre Noir

av Ecole Nationale D Equitation, 49400, Saumur France +33 2 41 53 50 60 http://www.ifce.fr/cadre-noir/
Excellent
64%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

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

3. 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/
Excellent
51%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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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

4. 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
Excellent
44%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
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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!

5. Musee du Champignon

Route de Gennes St Hilaire St Florent, 49400, Saumur France +33 2 41 50 31 55 http://www.musee-du-champignon.com/
Excellent
23%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 489 reviews

Musee du Champignon

Discover an active educational mushroom. Your senses are awakening! A fascinating world of colours and scents awaits you with a variety of cultivated varieties. Admire the largest collection of wild mushrooms in Europe. Our galleries are packed with original varieties with funny names. Look for hare ears, frizzy sparassis, panther amanite, giant wolf’s basket, dead trumpets and other beef tongues from around the world. Grow your mushrooms at home as well! Younger ones also discover the whole fungus culture, heritage of our region. They create a secret composition to produce their own mushrooms at home. With 40 years of success, this classic of the tourist circuits in Saumur always brings the same astonishment in front of these kilometers of underground galleries reserved for the cultivation of mushrooms.

Reviewed By Silverstreaks - Chicago, United States

After a light lunch sampling all the mushroom delicacies, we ventured into the caves for a walking storybook of how limestone quarries became prime mushroom growing caves. Allow at least 30 minutes, and have a jacket with you. It’s cold in the caves, but worth the trip!

6. Musee du Moteur

18 rue Alphonse Cailleau, 49400, Saumur France +33 2 41 50 26 10 http://www.museedumoteur.fr
Excellent
53%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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4.0 based on 32 reviews

Musee du Moteur

7. Chateau de Saumur

49400, Saumur France +33 2 41 40 24 40 [email protected] http://www.chateau-saumur.fr
Excellent
20%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
9%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 1,556 reviews

Chateau de Saumur

A symbol of the town of Saumur, the château is an old fortress that was converted into a palace by the Dukes of Anjou (14th and 15th centuries), including King René. It then became the residence of the town’s governors, a prison, then a depot for arms and munitions. In 1906, the town bought the château from the State to house its municipal museum, which has since earned the Musée de France label. A rich collection of decorative arts currently occupies the first floor of the north and east wings. Part of the horse collection, featuring objects from Antiquity to the early 20th century, is on display in the old abbey church. The château gardens offer exceptional panoramic views of the Loire and the town. In the summer, there are activities for all the family. Forbidden to pets.

Reviewed By suechrisallen34 - Devon, United Kingdom

What a beautiful place to visit a couple of hours go by in a blink of an eye. Built on such a magnificent sight, the decor inside and detail in the rooms that you can access is very impressive. We wandered up and down and had a great time, unfortunately, the kitchens were closed still save that for next time. very interesting Horse museum altogether an enjoyable afternoon

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