Saumur

Saumur (French:) is a commune in and subprefecture of the Maine-et-Loiredepartment in western France.

The town is located between the Loire and Thouet rivers, and is surrounded by the vineyards of Saumur itself, Chinon, Bourgueil, Coteaux du Layon, etc. Saumur station has rail connections to Tours, Angers, La Roche-sur-Yon and Nantes.