Saumur facts for kids
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Saumur
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Pays de la Loire | |
| Department | Maine-et-Loire | |
| Arrondissement | Saumur | |
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66.35 km2 (25.62 sq mi) | |
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27,523 | |
| • Density | 414.82/km2 (1,074.37/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
49328 /49400
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| Elevation | 20–95 m (66–312 ft) (avg. 30 m or 98 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Saumur is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.
The historic town is located between the Loire and Thouet rivers, and is surrounded by the vineyards of Saumur itself, Chinon, Bourgueil, Coteaux du Layon, etc. which produce some of France's finest wines.
Images for kids
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Cessart Bridge over the Loire River in Saumur
See also
In Spanish: Saumur para niños
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