Is the château de Saumur accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?

No, the courtyard and upper floors can only be reached by stairs.

How long does it take to visit the château de Saumur?

A self-guided visit takes about 90 minutes.

Are dogs allowed at the château de Saumur?

No, only guide and assistance dogs are permitted inside the paying area.

Where can I park to visit the château de Saumur?

There is a large free car park at the Esplanade Hubert Landais, with an electric vehicle charging point.

What is the entrance fee for the château de Saumur?

The adult admission fee is 9.50 euros.

Château de Saumur

Saumur Castle

Saumur

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €9.50
Reduced: €7

Free for children under 7 years old

Prices and tickets on the château’s website

Prices checked at the source on November 5, 2026

Visit duration: 90 min
Where: Saumur

Official entry: hours and prices maintained by the château itself.

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Château de Saumur stands in Saumur (Maine-et-Loire), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 16th century). Adult admission costs 9.5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on November 5, 2026.

Perched above the Loire on its rocky spur, the château de Saumur rises with its towers and steep roofs over the town below. Founded in the 10th century and fortified under Saint Louis, it took its present shape when the Dukes of Anjou turned it into a pleasure residence at the close of the Middle Ages. It now houses a museum of decorative arts and equestrian history, and its bastioned ramparts, built in the late 16th century, can be walked for views over the valley.

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What to know

A self-guided visit takes about 90 minutes.
The courtyard and upper floors are reached only by stairs, with no facilities for reduced mobility.
Dogs are not allowed inside the paying area, except guide and assistance dogs.
A free car park is available at the Esplanade Hubert Landais, with an electric charging point.
The adult admission fee is 9.50 euros.

Practical information

Opening hours

du 7 février au 31 mars: mardi au dimanche 10h00-13h00, 14h00-17h30
du 1er avril au 30 juin et du 1er septembre au 30 septembre: mardi au dimanche et lundis fériés 10h00-18h00
du 1er juillet au 31 août: 7 jours sur 7, 10h00-19h00
du 1er octobre au 31 décembre: mardi au dimanche 10h00-13h00, 14h00-17h30

Annual closures : Monday (except public holiday Mondays in April-June and September); 25 December; 1 January; annual closure from 1 January to 5 February 2027

Prices

Adult: €9.50
Reduced: €7

Free for children under 7 years old

Visit duration: 90 min
Wheelchair access: Not accessible
Dogs: Not allowed
Parking: A large free car park is available at esplanade Hubert Landais, for cars, coaches and motorhomes, with a charging point for electric cars

PMR drop-off is permitted in the courtyard of the caserne Feuquières before the pont Dormant, on the other side of the château; access to the cour d'honneur and to the upper floors is by stairs only

On site

Gift shop
Picnic area
Child-friendly

Where this château is

Saumur · Maine-et-Loire · Pays de la Loire

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Address

49400

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+33 2 41 40 24 40

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00109307
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 16th century

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Frequently asked

Château de Saumur: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €9.50. Reduced: €7. Free for: children under 7 years old.
Is the château de Saumur accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?: No, the courtyard and upper floors can only be reached by stairs.
How long does it take to visit the château de Saumur?: A self-guided visit takes about 90 minutes.
Are dogs allowed at the château de Saumur?: No, only guide and assistance dogs are permitted inside the paying area.
Where can I park to visit the château de Saumur?: There is a large free car park at the Esplanade Hubert Landais, with an electric vehicle charging point.
What is the entrance fee for the château de Saumur?: The adult admission fee is 9.50 euros.

Information verified on November 5, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website