Tag Archives: Saumur

Saumur and the Mushroom Caves

The dominant feature of the Saumur skyline is the Chateau. Over the centuries the chateau has been used as a palace, garrison and a prison, and is now a museum housing many collections of French history. From the chateau walls … Continue reading

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Our home in Loire Valley

We are staying in the lovely little riverside hamlet of Saint Clement des Levees. It is located on the north side of the levee bank of the Loire River and about 10 km west of Saumur. Our hosts Colin and … Continue reading

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