Montsoreau

Montsoreau

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownMontsoreau
Insee code49219
Postcode49730
Latitude47.2128630
Longitude0.0572150
AltitudeFrom 27 to 88 meters
Surface5.19 km²
Population494 inhabitants
Density95 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelsCandes-Saint-Martin at 1.5 km (2 min)
Chief townAngers (at 76 km, 58 min)Turquant at 2.7 km (3 min)
DepartmentMaine-et-LoireVarennes-sur-Loire at 3.9 km (5 min)
RegionPays de la LoireSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Montsoreau site gathers all the attractions and heritage landscape that make the international reputation of Saumur.

Located in the heart of the Loire Valley, classified World Heritage by UNESCO, it is proud to belong to associations of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France", the "Charming Villages of Warwick", the "Small Cities of character "and is at the center of the Regional Natural Park Loire-Anjou-Touraine. The wines most famous wine is on its doorstep: the wines of Champigny and Saumur, the Aubance and Layon, the Chinon and Bourgueil, Vouvray and wine of the Cher ...

Formerly closed city around its castle, Montsoreau witnessed ancient battles to defend the steps of the Anjou and the Wars of Religion before sinking slowly into oblivion until the 19th century. Then Alexander Dumas awoke memories by writing The Queen of Montsoreau. Thus was born the legend of the beautiful Diane de Meridor madly in love with the beautiful Bussy.

During your visits and walks, the castle of the Lady of the docks and streets Montsoreau port access, through its cave, you will discover Montsoreau, vibrant and welcoming town.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Castle Montsoreau (fifteenth century): mid-fortress, half-pleasure residence, the castle offers one of the most remarkable views of the "last wild river in France": The Loire. Let tell you the Loire in the heart of the various rooms of the castle ... The Imaginary scenography of the Loire.
  • Mushroom Leaping Wolf: in Saumur, we produce 75% of the national production of fungi in Paris. Explanations on the different methods of cultivation, varieties of mushrooms (foot blue, oyster, shii take), the extraction of limestone ... Come and see the work and care required for mushroom growing.
  • Eglise Saint-Pierre-de-Rest (XIII-XVIII centuries): Rest, site of an ancient Gallo-Roman villa, was the port area to the west of the village, a short distance. Curiously there, located in the former floodplain of the river, which was chosen to build the church dedicated to St. Peter, patron of fishermen. Welcoming church in Anjou.
  • But also: the village of Montsoreau and its flowery streets, quays, mill, lodges its vine ...
  • Visit the village: Every Wednesday in July and August - Visit: Tourist Office at 15h. Information: email: otsi@ville-montsoreau.fr
  • Sports: Tennis, fishing, boating in free practice on the Loire.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Montsoreau
MonumentsCastle of Montsoreau,   Church Saint-Pierre,   Dolmen of La Pierrelée,   Windmill of La Tranchée

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Market: Every Sunday morning (instead of Mail)
  • The Flea Montsoreau: Every second Sunday of the month (banks of the Loire)
  • Season music Montsoreau: Mi-juillet/mi-août (church and castle)

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Heritage Tour of the sailors at the time of the Loire (Montsoreau and villages of Candes-Saint-Martin). You will walk in the footsteps of sailors who lived past the heyday of the marine de Loire in the second half of the 19th century and discover places still inhabited the remains of their history. Marked route loop 4 km. Booklet available at the Tourist Office Montsoreau (1 €).
  • Montsoreau, between the Loire and troglodytes: walking tour of 10 km.
  • Boat trips around ...
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Taste and buy wine, cellar toursLocal flavours5 €Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg (9.1 km)

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PHOTOS
Castle Montsoreau
 
The Village of Montsoreau
Montsoreau village in bloom flowers 2
 
The Flea Montsoreau
The Flea Montsoreau
 
The Loire Valley Wine Market
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RESTAURANTS 
La Croix Blanche - Le Plantagenêt  
8.7
Fontevraud-l'Abbaye
Let yourself be carried away by the charm of Le Plantagenet of Hostellerie La Croix Blanche. This former coaching inn dating back to 1696 which has been awarded the title of Master...
Located 3.5 km from Montsoreau42 € per person 
La Licorne  
9.3
Fontevraud-l'Abbaye
La Licorne opens its doors and welcomes you for a snack. Enjoy the perfect home in a pleasant, ideal for sharing a meal with family or friends. Enjoy gourmet French cuisine made by...
Located 3.6 km from Montsoreau72 € per person 
Le Restaurant du Golf  
8.5
Roiffé
Want to nature? Need to unwind? Domaine de Saint-Hilaire welcomes you in a green setting Roiffé, near Saumur in the Poitou-Charente. On site, enjoy the 18 hole golf course spanning...
Located 7.2 km from Montsoreau30 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
L'etape du passe  
Souzay-Champigny
Old house wine with tufa caves along an arm of the Loire between Saumur and Montsoreau.
Located 6.1 km from Montsoreau50 € the double room 
La Cernée    
9.2
Chouzé-sur-Loire
Paola and Alain welcome you to The Surrounded. In a typical old farm Touraine (XIX), independent and furnished suite (1 bed 2 pers. 2 beds 1 pers.) And bedroom (2 beds 1 pers.) Welcome...
Located 8.2 km from Montsoreau52 € the double room 
La thibaudière    
9.8
Allonnes
10 km from Saumur and Bourgueil, and in the immediate vicinity of the park floral Savary Bois Maupassant, chambers of Thibaudière (Gîte de France 3 ears) welcome you in a home of character...
Located 9.8 km from Montsoreau54 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
'La P'tite Troglo'  
9.6
Parnay
Charming cottage troglodyte hill, between Saumur and montsoreau can accommodate 4/6 people 105 m², including a large 65 m² living room (kitchen, dining area and lounge chairs 4), 1...
Located 3.5 km from MontsoreauFrom 380 € to 570 € per week 
La troglo à plumes  
10
Parnay
This cave dwelling of the XIth century hanging on the hillside of Parnay between Saumur and Montsoreau, housed a community of monks practicing many activities in the Middle Ages. Dug...
Located 4.6 km from MontsoreauFrom 1160 € to 1260 € per week 
Gite chez le vigneron  
10
Savigny-en-Véron
Lodging at the heart of the vineyards, this gite offers: Living room with fitted kitchen (gas hob, electric oven, microwave oven, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, coffee maker, toaster),...
Located 5.3 km from MontsoreauFrom 220 € to 360 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping Le Pô Doré  
Allonnes
Located 8 kilometers from Saumur, in a rural setting and a friendly atmosphere The Golden Po offers calm and relaxation, you will find good places for fishing, hiking, biking and not...
Located 10.9 km from MontsoreauFrom 15.50 € to 19.30 € per day 
Camping Municipal Les Rives du Douet**    
8.8
Doué-la-Fontaine
Ideally located between Angers and Saumur, we welcome you to your discovery of Doue-la-Fontaine, the city of Roses and cave dwellings. Friendly family atmosphere. Stay fishing banks...
Located 26 km from MontsoreauFrom 10.45 € to 14.20 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hotel Le Bussy     
8.5
Montsoreau
Located in an 17th century building overlooking the Loire River, this hotel offers a riverside garden and terrace and guest rooms with free Wi-Fi internet access. Château de Montsoreau...
Located in MontsoreauRoom from 84 €
La Marine de Loire Hôtel & Spa     
8.2
Montsoreau
Hôtel La Marine de Loire is located near the Loire River, in Montsoreau between Saumur and Chinon. Its rooms offer a view of the river or the private garden. All of the rooms are air-conditioned...
Located in MontsoreauRoom from 153 €
Demeure de la Vignole     
8.4
Turquant
Demeure de la Vignole is a 17th century residence located in the Loire Valley. It offers an indoor heated swimming pool carved into the rock, just 5 km from Fontevraud Abbey. The rooms...
Located 1.9 km from MontsoreauRoom from 125 €

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Hotel Continental
The 3-star Hotel Continental is centrally located in the heart of Angers in a quiet street. It is a certified eco-friendly,...
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