Demonstrations
of the Cadre Noir
Every Saturday from April 7
to October 6
An hour of French horsemanship. Information
: Ecole Nationale d'Equitation. Tél. 02.41.53.50.60. Fax
02.41.53.50.52. [Source: Saumur tourist office - http://www.tourisme.fr/tourist-office/saumur.htm]
Le Printemps des Ecuyers
Wednesday April 11 to Sunday, April 15 :
Every year the riders of the Cadre Noir perform a unique show. Information
: Ecole Nationale d'Equitation. Ecole Nationale d’Equitation.
Tél 02.41.53.50.81 Fax 02.41.53.50.52 - www.cadrenoir.fr
[Source: Saumur tourist office - http://www.tourisme.fr/tourist-office/saumur.htm]
La Puy de Fou
This is about 2 hours from Saumur but it
is an absolutely phenomenl event. Take a good look at the site:
http://www.puydufou.com/uk/.
You have to book ahead because it is extremely popular.
Les Journées Nationales du Livre
et du Vin
Saturday, May 12 to Sunday, May 13 :
A homage to the actor Jean Carmet, the festival is a mariage of
two great French traditions : wine and literature. Information :
Tél. 02.41.83.83.83 Fax 02.41.50.24.32. - www.bouvet-ladubay.fr
[Source: Saumur tourist office - http://www.tourisme.fr/tourist-office/saumur.htm]
Le Festival « l’Art en Fête
» à Montreuil-Bellay
Thursday, May 17 to Sunday, May 20 :
Concerts, street events, craft market… Information : Office
de Tourisme du Saumurois à Montreuil-Bellay. Tél :
02.41.52.32.39 Fax 02.41.52.32.35 - www.chez.com/festiart [Source:
Saumur tourist office - http://www.tourisme.fr/tourist-office/saumur.htm]
La fête du vélo
Sunday, June 17 :
The roads along both banks of the Loire between Angers and Saumur
are closed off for bikes and rollerblades. It is billed as a friendly
family day out. Information : Office de Tourisme du Saumurois. Tél
02.41.40.20.60 – Fax 02.41.40.20.69 - www.saumur-tourisme.com
[Source: Saumur tourist office - http://www.tourisme.fr/tourist-office/saumur.htm]
12è Festival International de Musiques
Militaires
Friday, June 29 to Sunday, July 1 :
These varied and colourful shows, concerts and musical presentations
also include military music from all over the world. Information
: Renseignements au Comité des Fêtes - Tél 02.41.51.25.69
- Fax 02.41.50.34.17 [Source: Saumur tourist office - http://www.tourisme.fr/tourist-office/saumur.htm]
Initiation et découverte de la boule
de fort
Sunday, July 1 to Friday, August 31 :
This most distinctive of Saumur pass-times takes place on a curved
track with large « boules » one side of which is cut
out, the remaining side being heavier – thus “fort”
(strong). Information : Société la Cure, place Jeanne
d’Arc Tél 02.41.67.31.76 - http://membres.lycos.fr/societelacure
[Source: Saumur tourist office - http://www.tourisme.fr/tourist-office/saumur.htm]
Loire en fête
Saturday, July 14 :
River events, concerts, exhibitions of traditional boats, traditional
craft exhibitions, car boot sale… Information : Saumur et
les bateaux de Loire. Tél. 06.07.34.04.27 [Source: Saumur
tourist office - http://www.tourisme.fr/tourist-office/saumur.htm]
12ème Saison Musicale de Montsoreau
Friday, July 20 to Wednesday, August 15 :
Baroque and classical music at the chateau and in the church.Office
de Tourisme du Saumurois à Montsoreau. Information : Tél
02 41 51 70 22 - Fax 02 41 51 75 66 / www.ville-montsoreau.fr [Source:
Saumur tourist office - http://www.tourisme.fr/tourist-office/saumur.htm]
Carrousel of Saumur
Saturday, July 21 to Sunday, July 22 :
This is a major event with parades and demonstrations throughout
the two days. The high spots are the parade of tanks and the equestrian
display. (Saumur is the home of France's crack equestrian and armoured
forces.) [Source: Saumur-tourisme.info - http://www.saumur-tourisme.info/;
see the web site for the details of the programme.]
Grand Prix Rétro au Puy-Notre-Dame
Sunday, July 29 :
Vintage Grand Prix : Bugatti, Fiat, Amilcar… are racing in
the streets of the village. Information : Office de Tourisme au
Puy-Notre-Dame. Tél et fax 02.41.38.87.30 / www.ville-lepuynotredame.fr
[Source: Saumur tourist office - http://www.tourisme.fr/tourist-office/saumur.htm]
Les Rencontres Imaginaires de Fontevraud
Wednesday, August 1 to Thursday, August 23
:
Actors, story-tellers and musicians take their turn to share the
life and spirit of this special place. This is an original way to
discover, understand and feel part of the abbey. Information : Office
de Tourisme du Saumurois. Tél 02.41.40.20.60 – Fax
02.41.40.20.69 / www.saumur-tourisme.com [Source: Saumur tourist
office - http://www.tourisme.fr/tourist-office/saumur.htm]
The Grande Tablée of Saumur Champigny
Thursday, August 2 :
Place de la République in Saumur. For one night, the biggest
restaurant in the world. Along the two kilometres of tables, 3 tonnes
of galia melons and red fruits, 2,5 tonnes of cold meats and 3000
bottles of Saumur-Champigny are served. Numerous musical presentations
help make this evening a rousing success. Information : Office de
Tourisme du Saumurois. Tél. 02.41.40.20.60 Fax 02.41.40.20.69.
www.saumur-tourisme.com. You need to book ahead. The food is not
brilliant but the occasion is amazing - and the wine's not bad,
either. [Source: http://www.producteurs-de-saumur-champigny.fr/
for costs and details]
Wine market in the streets of Saumur
Sunday, September 2
We don't have any more details of this yet. [Source: Saumur tourist
office - http://www.tourisme.fr/tourist-office/saumur.htm]
La randonnée Vins et Champignons
à Saumur
Saturday, October 13 to Sunday, October 14
:
Discover the Saumur area on these circuits adapted for bikes and
walkers. [Source: Saumur tourist office - http://www.tourisme.fr/tourist-office/saumur.htm]
Rencontres d’Art Mural à Beaufort-en-Vallée
Friday, October 19 to Sunday, October 21
:
Site : Halles de Beaufort - 20 painters transform the old halls
into a vast studio workshop by painting large format (2m x 3m) works
in front of the public. Information : Mairie Tél 02.41.79.74.60
Fax 02.41.79.74.61 [Source: Saumur tourist office - http://www.tourisme.fr/tourist-office/saumur.htm]
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