Events calendar Saumur

Every year at the beginning of the summer, this event brings together nearly 10,000 lovers of the retro version of the bicycle. There are two conditions for taking part: to ride a bicycle dating from before 1987 and to adopt a 100% vintage dress code! All these berets, suspenders, fifties hairstyles and corolla dresses meet during 2 days on a dozen long courses from 30 to 130 km. It's also 3 days of festivities and a guinguette atmosphere, a vintage festival with free concerts and a vintage village with a retro fair and a bike sale.

Follow the footsteps of King René, who lived in these places. Castle Palace of the Dukes of Anjou in the th and th centuries, the Castle of Saumur is the latest example of the princely palaces erected by the Valois Dynasty. Residence of the city's governors, prison, and then deposit of arms and ammunition, it was bought by the City in 1906 to host the municipal museum, now Musée de France.

There are several collections in the old apartments of the Dukes of Anjou and in the abbey in a didactic value. Duration of the visit 45 mn at 1 h 30. During the day, animations and a magnificent Sound and light are offered (read the Discovery section).

The Parc des Expositions de Saumur is a new exhibition and event center located five minutes from downtown Saumur, on the banks of the Loire River. With its 2,600 m² structure, it can accommodate up to 2,600 people. This multi-purpose space hosts a wide range of events, including conventions, seminars, trade shows, concerts and shows. The park also boasts a 20,000 m² outdoor area, with a landscaped 460-space parking lot. The Parc des Expositions de Saumur is a must for events in the region.