Activities near Saumur
Just 40 minutes from Camping de Coulvée, the Saumur region is a remarkable destination for all who venture here, offering intoxicating nature, a generous local heritage, exceptional architecture, and charming traditional villages.
Don’t miss a few highlights:
- The Loire Valley – Protected within the Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park, this area offers a wealth of fun and educational activities: swimming, kayaking, boating, and wildlife and plant observation.
- Equestrian enthusiasts – Whether you ride or simply admire, enjoy an unforgettable weekend in Saumur during a Cadre Noir gala, the elite French riding corps.
- Among the many heritage sites in the area, we highly recommend Fontevraud Abbey, founded in the 12th century by Robert d’Arbrissel. This necropolis of the Plantagenet dynasty is home to the tombs of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Richard the Lionheart.
- A local curiosity, the troglodyte caves offer a complete immersion into a secret underground world, now hosting visitor attractions, restaurants, and unique accommodations.
- Don’t miss the delicate wines of the Saumur-Champigny appellation, crafted by a new generation of winemakers bringing the region’s reputation across France. And of course, discover the famous sparkling wine houses of Saumur: Bouvet Ladubay, Ackerman, and Grenelle.
