The town itself is relatively quiet and low-key with an array of boutique shops and winding cobbled streets. However, the majority of sights to see in the area are found in the suburbs and surrounding areas.
Saumur Market - there is a weekly Saturday morning market in Saumur centered on P. de Roosevelt. Goods include clothing, music, flowers and fresh produce.
There are a number of events in the summer months that bring the otherwise quiet town to life:
May - Fete de rue St Nicholas free, sponsored by the many restaurants and shops in this central street. Usually over a weekend it has a "carnival" theme.
June 21st - Fete de la Musique free, celebrated throughout France on the same day each year, Saumur plays its part with numerous busking bands and main stages in Place de la Republique and Place St Pierre.
July 14th - Bastille Day/Quatorze Juillet free, bands throughout the town and a fireworks and lights display on the banks of the Loire. One of the few nights you must book if you plan to eat at a restaurant.
Early August - La Grande Tablee £ - A huge open air celebration of local produce wine, mushrooms, fruit, goats cheese and more wine. It is free to attend and tickets can be bought on the night which provide a re-fillable wine glass and a tasting plate. Originally one single night, it is now spread over two or three evenings.
