Guidebook for Saumur
Shopping
Everything is hand made in shop. Probably the best hot chocolate in the World ! Great ice cream in summer also.
Barre de Chocolat
5 Grande RueEverything is hand made in shop. Probably the best hot chocolate in the World ! Great ice cream in summer also.
Carrefour City
2 minutes walk from the apartment
Le Passe Recompose
286 Rue nationaleAntiques and bric-a-brac
Sightseeing
Renovation work is still underway, but worth the climb from Place Saint Pierre
120 locals recommend
Chateau de Saumur
Renovation work is still underway, but worth the climb from Place Saint Pierre
Musee des Blindes
1043 Rte de FontevraudFor those interested in tanks
Distillery Combier
48 Rue BeaurepaireLiqueur
Bioparc de Doué-la-Fontaine
103 Rue de CholetA very sympathetically design park.
Visit Turquant to experience the troglodyte houses and shops
11 locals recommend
Turquant Animation et Métiers d'Art Association
Rue Château GaillardVisit Turquant to experience the troglodyte houses and shops
Chateau de Montsoreau - Museum of Contemporary Art
Passage de GeoffreChinon
Fontevraud-l'Abbaye
Montreuil-Bellay
Essentials
E.Leclerc
51 Bd du Maréchal de Lattre de TassignyGeneral shopping
Place Saint-Pierre
Place Saint-PierreSaturday Market
Bars and Restaurants
Fromagerie d'Anjou
3 route Rte de FayetCheese
Drinks & Nightlife
Great food or just for a glass of wine
14 locals recommend
Bistrot de la Place, Cuisine gourmande et bar à vins
16 Pl. Saint-PierreGreat food or just for a glass of wine
Perfect for a glass of wine with a light snack. Extensive choice of wine
18 locals recommend
Wine Bar La Tonnelle
1 Pl. de la RépubliquePerfect for a glass of wine with a light snack. Extensive choice of wine
Everything Else
Square Balzac
Square BalzacCentral bus station
Boutique SNCF
Avenue David d'AngersMain line train station, a short walk to the appartment
EZ-BIKE - Location vélos électriques Saumur - Point de livraison
Food Scene
L'Escargot
30 Rue du Maréchal LeclercGuide 20-35euros
L'Aromate
42 Rue du Maréchal LeclercGuide 20-40euros
Gambetta
12 Rue GambettaGuide 30-100euros
Le Grand Bleu
6 Rue du MarchéMenu
Le panorama
1286 Rue des MoulinsGreat views over the town from the chateau courtyard
Beautiful setting and amazing food especially the eels from the Loire and other fish.
21 locals recommend
Restaurant La Route du Sel
55 Quai des MariniersBeautiful setting and amazing food especially the eels from the Loire and other fish.
Arts & Culture
Cinema Le Grand Palace
cinema