Loire-Authion to Île de Ré

Updated: March 23, 2024 03:25 AM

---

Loire-Authion + Île de Ré

Language

French

Currency

Euro

Distance

About 300 kilometers (186 miles) from Paris

How to Reach

By train: The TGV high-speed train from Paris to Nantes takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes. From Nantes, you can take a regional train to Saumur, which takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
By car: The drive from Paris to Saumur takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes.
By plane: The closest airport to Saumur is Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE), which is about 60 kilometers (37 miles) away. There are direct flights from Paris to Nantes, and from Nantes, you can take a train or bus to Saumur.

Expenses

The average cost of a hotel room in Saumur is between €50 and €100 per night. The average cost of a meal in a restaurant is between €15 and €25. The average cost of a train ticket from Paris to Nantes is between €25 and €50.

Best time to go

The best time to visit Saumur is during the spring or fall, when the weather is mild. The summer months can be hot and humid, and the winter months can be cold and rainy.

What to Eat

Some of the local specialties include rillettes de Tours (a type of pork pâté), fouace (a type of flatbread), and mogettes (a type of white bean). There are also a number of excellent restaurants in Saumur, serving a variety of French and international cuisine.

Where to Go

Some of the most popular tourist attractions in Saumur include the Château de Saumur, the Musée des Blindés (Tank Museum), and the Cadre Noir equestrian academy. There are also a number of beautiful parks and gardens in Saumur, including the Parc de l'Ile d'Offard and the Parc de la Roseraie.

FAQ

What is the best way to get around Saumur?
The best way to get around Saumur is on foot or by bicycle. The city is relatively small and most of the main attractions are within walking distance of each other. There is also a public transportation system, but it is not very extensive.
What are the best things to do in Saumur?
Some of the best things to do in Saumur include visiting the Château de Saumur, the Musée des Blindés (Tank Museum), and the Cadre Noir equestrian academy. There are also a number of beautiful parks and gardens in Saumur, including the Parc de l'Ile d'Offard and the Parc de la Roseraie.
What is the best time to visit Saumur?
The best time to visit Saumur is during the spring or fall, when the weather is mild. The summer months can be hot and humid, and the winter months can be cold and rainy.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

Trips from Loire-Authion

---

• 

  Loire-Authion to Poitiers

  Loire-Authion is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France. Poitiers is a city in western France, the prefecture of the Vienne departmen..

• 

  Loire-Authion to Carnac

  French is the official language The currency in France is the Euro (€) The distance between Loire-Authion and Carnac is approximately 350 kilometers (217..

• 

  Loire-Authion to Orléans

  The official language of France is French. However, English is widely spoken in tourist areas. The official currency of France is the Euro (€). The dista..

• 

  Loire-Authion to La Rochelle

  The official language of France is French. However, English is widely spoken in tourist areas, including Loire-Authion and La Rochelle. The currency of Fra..

• 

  Loire-Authion to Blois

  The official language of France, including Loire-Authion and Blois, is French. However, English is widely spoken in tourist areas. The official currency of..

• 

  Loire-Authion to Vannes

  The official language of France is French. The official currency of France is the euro (€). The distance between Loire-Authion and Vannes is approximatel..

• 

  Loire-Authion to Amboise

  The official language of France is French. However, English is widely spoken in tourist areas. The official currency of France is the euro (€). The dista..

• 

  Loire-Authion to Saint-Herblain

  The official language of France is French. However, many people in Saint-Herblain also speak English, Spanish, and Arabic. The currency of France is the eu..

• 

  Loire-Authion to Langeais

  The official language of France is French. The official currency of France is the Euro (€). The distance between Loire-Authion and Langeais is approximat..