Banks of the Loire

The banks of the Loire, in Saumur

The banks of the Loire offer Saumur magnificent perspectives over the river and the château. The Saumur audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this majestic landscape, by the last great wild river of Europe.

The royal river and its elegant quays

In Saumur, the Loire, majestic and changing, spreads its wide waters lined with elegant quays where the activities linked to the river once lined up. The last great wild river of Europe, inscribed on the World Heritage list for its cultural landscape, the Loire offers superb perspectives over the château, the tuffeau roofs and the islands. A place of promenade and contemplation, its banks invite you to admire the reflection of the city in the water and the so particular light of the valley.

What to see

You admire the wide waters of the Loire, the elegant quays, the islands and superb perspectives over the château and the tuffeau roofs of Saumur. The banks of the Loire offer a majestic landscape, inscribed on the World Heritage list. It is a must-see stop for promenade and contemplation.

Practical information

The banks of the Loire run along the centre of Saumur, reachable on foot. The quays and promenades are freely accessible public spaces. The light and the perspectives over the château are particularly beautiful at sunrise and sunset; it is best to stay cautious near the water.

Why are the banks of the Loire remarkable in Saumur?

For their superb perspectives over the château and the tuffeau roofs, by the last great wild river of Europe, inscribed on the World Heritage list.

Where to admire the banks of the Loire in Saumur?

Along the quays that line the centre of Saumur, by the river.