Fil d'ariane Home Château of Saumur: when stones speak This château, overlooking the Loire and built in the 10th century, has undergone numerous modifications over the centuries. A royal fortress, sumptuous palace, local governors’ residence, prison, weapons and munitions depository, museum… What a history! Today, the monument is also home to the town museum and the horse museum. CHÂTEAU DE SAUMUR Les châteaux de la Loire SAUMUR