Free Walking Sightseeing Tour #1 in Saumur, France
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4 km
233 m
Explore Saumur in France with this free self-guided walking tour. The map shows the route of the tour. Below is a list of attractions, including their details.
Activities in SaumurSight 1: Église Notre-Dame de Nantilly
The Church of Notre-Dame-de-Nantilly is a Roman Catholic church in Saumur, France.
Sight 2: Saumur Castle
The Château de Saumur, originally built as a castle and later developed as a château, is located in the French town of Saumur, in the Maine-et-Loire département. It was originally constructed in the 10th century by Theobald I, Count of Blois, as a fortified stronghold against Norman attacks. It overlooks the confluence of the rivers Loire and Thouet. In 1026 it came into the hands of Fulk Nerra, count of Anjou, who bequeathed it to his Plantagenet heirs. Following its destruction in 1067, the castle was rebuilt by Henry II of England in the later 12th century.
Sight 3: Couvent de l'Oratoire
The Notre-Dame des Ardilliers convent is in Saumur.
Sight 4: Église Notre-Dame des Ardilliers
The royal chapel of the Marian shrine of Notre-Dame-des-Ardilliers is located in Saumur, on the banks of the Loire, in the parish of Saint Charles de Foucauld.
Sight 5: Église Saint-Pierre
The Church of Saint-Pierre-du-Marais is a Roman Catholic church in Saumur, France.
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