Saumur

Saumur a town in Maine-et-Loire, France, situated on the left bank of the Loire, 38 miles below Tours. It contains interesting churches, a castle (11th century), almshouses, quaint specimens of domestic architecture, and many Keltic and Roman antiquities. Here is established the chief cavalry school of France. Sparkling white wines are the most important local products, but linen, enamels, glass wares, and leather are also manufactured.