(For the wine, see Saumur (wine). For the Canadian Supreme Court decision, see Saumur v. The City of Quebec.) Saumur (French pronunciation: ​[so.myʁ]) is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France. The historic town is located between the Loire and Thouet rivers, and is surrounded by the vineyards of Saumur itself, Chinon, Bourgueil, Coteaux du Layon, etc. which produce some of France's finest wines. Its skyline has often been compared with that of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia.

Discover the beauty of the city's striking landscope, welcome to Saumur, France. The nearest major city to Saumur is Angers. So, ideally any vacation planner would recommend you to visit Angers for its bountiful attractions like Chateau D' Angers, Chateau De Serrant, Cathedrale St-maurice on your trip to Saumur. Also, to reach Saumur, you'll have to take a flight to Angers; so its not really a detour. And even if it is, the city is worth paying at least a quick visit. To explore Saumur, set aside 1 to 2 number of your days. You'll be coming back for more!

Yes,it is that simple really! Enjoy your trip! Keep travelling!