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Castle seminar venues near Saumur

19 châteaux · most visited first, according to visitor reviews

The châteaux within 60 km of Saumur that host seminars and away days and lodge the participants on site, with the distance from the city centre.

Within 60 km of Saumur, we list 19 châteaux that host seminars and lodge on site, across 5 départements. The best known, according to visitor reviews, are Château Colbert (Colbert Castle), Château de La Villaumaire (Villaumaire Castle) and Manoir de la Vignole.

Distances are measured as the crow flies from the centre of Saumur: allow a little more by road. Every entry carries a form: your request goes to the château, which answers you directly.

  1. Château Colbert (Colbert Castle)

    Maulévrier, Maine-et-Loire, 58 km1,159 reviews (4.7/5)

    château Colbert, in Maulévrier (Maine-et-Loire), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  2. Château de La Villaumaire (Villaumaire Castle)

    Huismes, Indre-et-Loire, 26 km27 reviews (4.8/5)

    The château lies within the Loire Anjou Touraine regional nature park, making it suitable for a visit combined with the surrounding countryside.

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  3. Manoir de la Vignole

    Turquant, Maine-et-Loire, 10 km893 reviews (4.7/5)

    The manor now operates as a hotel, which limits access mainly to what can be seen from outside.

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  4. Château de Chambiers (Chambiers Castle)

    Durtal, Maine-et-Loire, 45 km

    The château operates mainly as a guesthouse, with cottages and function rooms, rather than as a classic tourist site.

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  5. Château de Valesne (Valesne Castle)

    Saché, Indre-et-Loire, 48 km281 reviews (4.9/5)

    The château has been listed as a historic monument since 2007, with protection covering the façades, roofs, the painted great hall and the water features of the grounds.

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  6. Château du Bois de Sanzay

    Saint-Martin-de-Sanzay, Deux-Sèvres, 23 km78 reviews (4.7/5)

    The castle has been listed as a historic monument since 1985, including its gateways and dovecote.

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  7. Château de Longue-Plaine

    Sorigny, Indre-et-Loire, 56 km66 reviews (4.6/5)

    The château does not offer individual sightseeing visits, as it is a private estate rented out for events.

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  8. Château d'Oyré (Oyré Castle)

    Clermont-Créans, Sarthe, 51 km122 reviews (4.8/5)

    The castle is not open for regular tourist visits.

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  9. Château de la Roche-Racan

    Saint-Paterne-Racan, Indre-et-Loire, 57 km44 reviews (4.3/5)

    The château is privately owned, which affects when it can be visited.

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  10. Château Vieux de Candes

    Candes-Saint-Martin, Indre-et-Loire, 13 km231 reviews (4.7/5)

    The building currently operates as a hotel, so the monument itself is mainly seen from the outside.

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  11. Château de Soucelles (Soucelles Castle)

    Rives-du-Loir-en-Anjou, Maine-et-Loire, 44 km98 reviews (4.4/5)

    The château is a listed historic monument, with its buildings, park and outbuildings protected since 2006.

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  12. Manoir de La Bruère (dénommé parfois improprement La Chancellerie)

    Huismes, Indre-et-Loire, 25 km94 reviews (4.2/5)

    The manor has been listed as a historic monument since 1962 for its facades, northern roofs and corner tower.

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  13. Château d'Airvault (Airvault Castle)

    Airvault, Deux-Sèvres, 48 km

    The monument is listed as a historic monument, notably for its enclosure, towers and the remains of the barbican.

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  14. Château de la Ploquinière (Ploquinière Castle)

    Cheillé, Indre-et-Loire, 39 km46 reviews (4.8/5)

    The estate cannot be visited freely, as it operates as a private event venue.

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  15. Château de la Maison-Rouge (Maison-Rouge Castle)

    La Bruère-sur-Loir, Sarthe, 55 km3 reviews (5/5)

    A private car park is available on site.

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  16. Château de Berrie (Berrie Castle)

    Berrie, Vienne, 21 km

    The château has been listed as a historic monument since 3 October 1997, together with the plot on which it stands.

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  17. Château de Montpensier (Montpensier Castle)

    Vézières, Vienne, 23 km47 reviews (4.3/5)

    The castle is mainly visible from the outside, standing in open countryside, and interior access is not guaranteed.

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  18. Château de Rochefort (Rochefort Castle)

    Mirebeau, Vienne, 57 km

    château de Rochefort, in Mirebeau (Vienne), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  19. Château de Beaulieu (Beaulieu Castle)

    Joué-lès-Tours, Indre-et-Loire, 57 km

    The château now operates as a hotel, which shapes how the grounds can be visited.

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Frequently asked questions

How many châteaux near Saumur host seminars?
19 within 60 km, across 5 départements: Indre-et-Loire (8), Maine-et-Loire (4), Vienne (3), Deux-Sèvres (2), Sarthe (2). These are the châteaux whose official website or manager told us they host receptions and lodge guests on site.
Which is the closest château seminar venue to Saumur?
Manoir de la Vignole, in Turquant, 10 km from the centre of Saumur as the crow flies.
Which is the best known château for a seminar near Saumur?
Château Colbert, in Maulévrier (58 km), with 1,159 visitor reviews. Renown is measured here by attendance, not by an editorial ranking.
How do you request a quote for a seminar near Saumur?
From the château's entry: the button Request a quote opens a short form with your dates and number of participants, and your request goes straight to the château. We take no commission.