Saumur

Runnin along the Loire, Saumur is one of the most historic cities in the region of Pays de la Loire. Its legacy is due to its magnificent castle perched high above the city and surrounded by green vineyards. The distinctive white color of the houses has earned the name "the white city". The reason for this colour is the tufa stone. A mineral that is mined from quarries locally and have helped build many monuments of France. Saumur is an unusual and mysterious city that holds beautiful secrets found on every corner. With over 54 protected monuments, this city was the birthplace of French Protestantism.