Historic Castle & Park - Part of UWH

CHÂTEAU DE SAUMUR

In the early part of the 13th century, Philip II of France made Saumur part of his royal domain. The page for September in the Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry depicts the Chateau as it looked in 1410. It changed hands several times until 1589 when the Protestant King Henry IV gave the castle to Duplessis-Mornay. In 1621 the castle was converted into an army barracks. Nearly two centuries later it was converted into a state prison under Napoleon Bonaparte.

Awards & Ranking

Nr. 2 ranked on the 20 Best Sights in the district Saumur

  • Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site
Opening hours & location

Garden or Castle sight in Saumur, France

rue des Remparts
49400 Saumur
District: Saumur , France Route to CHÂTEAU DE SAUMUR