{"id":9857,"date":"2026-06-05T10:57:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T08:57:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/12-best-excursions-from-saumur-tips-plus-photos\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T13:06:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T11:06:59","slug":"best-excursions-from-saumur-day-trips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-excursions-from-saumur-day-trips\/","title":{"rendered":"12 best excursions from Saumur (reviews + photos)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Saumur is an ideal base for exploring the Loire Valley<\/strong> and surrounding area. Medieval abbeys, Renaissance castles, troglodytic caves, vineyards and picturesque villages are all less than an hour's drive away. We criss-crossed the region in every direction and loved discovering it.<\/p>\n\n

In this article, discover our selection of the 12 best excursions from Saumur<\/strong>, illustrated with photos and practical advice to help you organize your stay.<\/p>\n\n

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This guide is completely 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

Our 3 favorite excursions from Saumur<\/h2>\n\n

Before discovering our selection, here are our 3 favorites:<\/p>\n\n