{"id":7367,"date":"2024-03-12T11:50:35","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T10:50:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/plus-beaux-villages-autour-saumur\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T16:17:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:17:45","slug":"best-villages-near-saumur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-villages-near-saumur\/","title":{"rendered":"5 best villages near Saumur (tips + photos)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Nestled in the heart of the Loire Valley, Saumur is surrounded by rivers, castles, vineyards and villages.<br\/>Explore <strong>charming<\/strong> alleyways, visit small churches and enjoy the <strong>peace and quiet<\/strong>.<br\/>In this article, we share our selection of the <strong>most beautiful villages around Saumur<\/strong> to help you plan your stay.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/best-villages-near-Saumur.jpg\" alt=\"most beautiful villages around Saumur\" class=\"wp-image-7357\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p>This guide is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best villages near Saumur: selection<\/h2>\n\n<p>The Loire Valley abounds in charming villages and small towns full of character. The list can be very long.<br\/>We have:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>selected our favorites and best-known<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>listed in order of distance from town<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>limited to less than 1 hour's drive from the city<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>To find all our favorite villages around the Loire castles, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see this other article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">WHERE TO STAY IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Saumur<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_sans_border gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre2\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Downtown<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Enjoy the city, its restaurants and beautiful architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_box wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Saint Pierre<\/strong> - a historic stay! - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/hotel-saint-pierre.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Ch\u00e2teau La Marquise<\/strong> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/chateau-la-marquise-saumur50.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Anne d'Anjou<\/strong> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/hotelannedanjou.html?aid=2274925\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Saumur\/Hotels\/n-jzb5LT\/Saint-Pierre\/i-3MkShBt\/0\/e893ac19\/S\/saint-pierre-bar-1-S.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Saint Pierre\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>In the countryside around<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Looking for a bit of peace and quiet, without straying too far from the city of Angers? Here's our suggestion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_box wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Demeure de la Vignole<\/strong> -<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/demeure-de-la-vignole.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"> prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Joly Foudres<\/strong> - unusual in barrels - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/les-quot-joly-quot-foudres-vaudelnay.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel de l'abbaye de Fontevraud<\/strong> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/fontevraud-l-39.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Hotels\/Insolite-Joly-Foudres\/i-DJ2KPWQ\/0\/c227aacd\/S\/Hebergement_insolite_Loire_tonneau-S.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Joly Foudres\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-saumur-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our reviews of the best hotels in Saumur<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1469710&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2274925&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all available accommodations<strong> --&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box-texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Candes-Saint-Martin and Montsoreau (20 min)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Candes-Saint-Martin\/i-jhFWkGC\/0\/060967d7\/L\/village_candes_saint_martin-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle Candes-sur-Martin\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love it?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Candes-Saint-Martin offers yet another very different experience.<br\/>It is also sometimes listed as Montsoreau.<br\/>The 2 villages are actually right next to each other: the charming village is Candes, but the famous ch\u00e2teau on the banks of the Loire is in Montsoreau.<br\/>The village lies at the confluence of the Vienne and Loire rivers, a strategic location that has enabled it to develop as a river port.<br\/>Here, we love the many tufa stone houses, typical of the region, and we're sure you'll be surprised by the church facade!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Candes-Saint-Martin\/i-j69CHN3\/0\/a5ca6750\/L\/village_candes_saint_martin-3-L.jpg\" alt=\"church Candes-sur-Martin\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access to the village from Saumur<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Between Angers and Tours, along the Loire River<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Saumur = 20 min<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Candes-Saint-Martin\/i-W2HcX9j\/0\/95cd3617\/L\/village_candes_saint_martin-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"ruelle Candes-sur-Martin\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow 1.5 hours to explore the entire village and the road to the panorama. Add 1h30 to visit Ch\u00e2teau de Montsoreau<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear good shoes for cobbled and sloping streets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking lots at the ends of the village. Very few places in the village<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some restaurants \/ caf\u00e9s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This village has been awarded the label \"Les plus beaux villages de France\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1416494&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View the best rated accommodations around Candes-Saint-Martin<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">OUR TIPS FOR RENTING A CAR IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Loire<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:14px\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a> - one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>fairly compact car<\/strong> (many villages have narrowed the road).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think about<strong>full insurance<\/strong> (parking in big cities is really tight).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a lot of demand, <strong>book it early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduire_ville_loire.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4051\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduire_ville_loire.png 280w, https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduire_ville_loire-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:57.14%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;amp;chan=LL\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the cars  <strong>    <\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4676\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ArrowRight.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42.86%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/how-to-rent-car-france-hire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>See our tips<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Rochemenier: Troglodyte village (25 min)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Village-troglodyte-Rochemenier\/i-G4Jcz3R\/1\/jct4C3FLQtmsxKgfjb79GXrRpQKXRcHNWHfvvkhT\/L\/village-troglodyte-rochemenier-L.jpg\" alt=\"Village of Rochemenier\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Village of Rochemenier<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love it?<\/h3>\n\n<p>The Village of <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-village-rochemenier-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"8776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rochemenier<\/a> is an open-air museum.<br\/>We really enjoyed wandering from cave to cave, troglodyte house to troglodyte house, discovering how people lived there and learning more about certain techniques.<br\/>It's a fun place for adults and children alike.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access from Saumur<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>South-west of Saumur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>25 min drive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Saumur\/Rochemenier-village-troglodytique\/i-284pJbX\/0\/CRQ9QLpvvgsz8dsXbspfTP2dRgCPm3j9x376zqdTn\/L\/rochemenier-village-troglodytique-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Rochemenier caves\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow 1 to 2 hours for all explanations, depending on your level of interest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission \u20ac8.50<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Closed in December and January<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open at least from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., but closed on Mondays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.troglodyte.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternatives<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Les Maisons Troglodytes des Forges - official website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.maisonstroglo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turquant, wall with house entrances in the village<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Find out more about Les <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/troglodytes-saumur-hotels-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Troglodytes de Saumur<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Crissay-sur-Manse (55 min)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Crissay-sur-Manse\/i-ZN7mKCc\/0\/03d3d9d0\/L\/village_crissay_sur_manse-1-L.jpghttps:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Crissay-sur-Manse\/i-SWM7LKN\/0\/8a4e2241\/L\/village_crissay_sur_manse-4-L.jpg\" alt=\"Village Crissay-sur-Manse\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love it?<\/h3>\n\n<p>For its calm. Manu had a profound moment of serenity in this village...<br\/>It's not big, but it's absolutely charming.<br\/>Here you'll find beautiful tufa stone houses, a flamboyant Gothic church, a washhouse and the ruins of a 15th-century castle that was badly damaged during the Hundred Years' War.<br\/>Here, the countryside invites itself into the center: almost everywhere you turn, you catch a glimpse of fields and nature.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Crissay-sur-Manse\/i-ZN7mKCc\/0\/03d3d9d0\/L\/village_crissay_sur_manse-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Crissay-sur-Manse\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access to the village from Saumur<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the south, between Saumur and Tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Saumur = 55 min<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Crissay-sur-Manse\/i-vRw5MgK\/0\/2bfe3987\/L\/village_crissay_sur_manse-3-L.jpg\" alt=\"Washhouse in Crissay-sur-Manse\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow 1 hour to explore the entire village<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear good shoes for the cobbled streets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A little slope<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy parking around the church<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A few restaurants \/ caf\u00e9s - we had lunch on the terrace at the Auberge de Crissay overlooking the countryside and the church. Good products and a great time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This village has been awarded the label \"Les plus beaux villages de France\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combine with Chinon and Ch\u00e2teau d'Azay-le-Rideau<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1422914&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">View the best rated accommodations around Crissay-sur-Manse<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow 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B\u00e9huard (1h)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villages\/Village-Behuard\/i-gjppNnr\/0\/72897447\/L\/behuard_church-01-L.jpg\" alt=\"B&#xE9;huard church\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love it?<\/h3>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-village-behuard-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"8538\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">B\u00e9huard<\/a> is a very well hidden village. It's well known to locals, but much less so to visitors to the region.<br\/>It is unique in that it is situated on a small island between 2 arms of the Loire. So don't miss the entrance from the bridges!<br\/>We love strolling along its main street, with its pretty houses along the water.<br\/>And don't miss the village church. 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gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">DISCOVER <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Saumur<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_box wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-saumur-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Saumur<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Where to sleep in Saumur: <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-saumur-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best hotels<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Where to eat in Saumur: <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-restaurants-saumur-where-eat-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best restaurants<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-saumur-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ch\u00e2teau de Saumur<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/royal-abbey-fontevraud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fontevraud Abbey<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">The most beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-near-saumur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">castles around Saumur<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/troglodytes-saumur-hotels-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saumur's troglodytes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">itineraries: <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-2-days-saumur-itinerary-weekend\/\">weekend<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/visit-chateau-saumur-castle.jpeg\" alt=\"Saumur\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Le <strong>Puy-Notre-Dame<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>25 min drive from Saumur.<br\/>Small medieval town with beautiful narrow streets and tufa stone buildings.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ch\u00eanehutte-Tr\u00e8ves-Cunault<\/h3>\n\n<p>20 min from Saumur<br\/>Situated on the banks of the Loire, with Tufeau stone buildings, it's a group of 3 villages surrounded by hiking trails.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More ideas in the Loire Valley:<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Best villages near Angers - <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/plus-beaux-villages-autour-angers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see list<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most beautiful villages around Tours - <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-villages-near-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see list<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most beautiful villages around Blois - <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-villages-near-blois\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see list<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">PLAN YOUR TRIP IN  <br\/><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Loire Valley<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_sans_border gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre2\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>The castles of the Loire Valley<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best ch\u00e2teaux in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/stay-chateau-hotel-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sleeping in a castle in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-loire-valley-castles-with-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best family castles<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/loire-valley-castles-list-chateaux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">List with over 100 castles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/towns-loire-valley-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful towns along the Loire<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful villages<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-gardens-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful gardens<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-nantes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Nantes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-angers-visit\/\">Things to do in Angers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-saumur-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Saumur<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-tours-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Things to do in Tours<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-amboise-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Things to do in Amboise<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/flight-hot-air-balloon-castles-loire-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hot-air balloon ride<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/General\/i-DrhL7mp\/0\/bb0d2dae\/L\/vue-loire-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_box wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-loire-valley-best-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">See our tips for renting a car <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-nantes-airport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in Nantes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-angers-station\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Angers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-tours-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tours<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-cdg-aeroport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDG<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-orly-airport-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orly<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-beauvais-airport-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beauvais<\/a>...<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">How to get to the Loire Valley - article to come<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Itineraries: <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/loire-valley-3-days-itinerary-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 days<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-loire-valley-castle-4-days-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4 days<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-loire-valley-castle-5-days-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 days<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-loire-valley-castles-7-days-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 week<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Weekends: <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/weekend-unusual-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unusual<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img 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