Taxi Tours → Saumur
The white château, Cadre Noir and Loire sparkling wines
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Distance
70 km
Duration
55 min
Estimated price
85 — 110 €
Availability
24/7
Saumur is an elegant city overlooking the Loire, famous for its white château immortalised in the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry. The town is inseparable from equestrian art: the Cadre Noir, the national riding school founded in 1828, is listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage for its haute école performances. The Saumur vineyards produce renowned sparkling wines (Saumur Brut, Crémant de Loire) made using the traditional method in troglodyte cellars carved into the tuffeau limestone. The Saumur-Champigny appellation, a powerful red from Cabernet Franc, is one of the Loire's finest reds. The town also houses the Tank Museum, one of the world's most important with 800 armoured vehicles. Saumur's troglodyte quarter bears witness to a thousand-year tradition of rock-carved dwellings.
Route
Route Tours → Saumur
From Tours, two routes are available. The A85 motorway (free to the Bourgueil exit, then €4 toll) is the fastest: it crosses the Touraine plateau before meeting the Loire at Saumur. The Saumur exit leads directly to the town centre. The scenic alternative follows the D751 along the Loire through Villandry, Langeais and Bourgueil amid vineyards and troglodyte villages. This route is longer (1h15) but offers total Loire Valley immersion. The driver can drop you at the château (at the top of town), in the centre or directly at the Cadre Noir (Terrefort area).
Main route: A85 — ~4 € (section Tours–Saumur)
Points of interest along the way
Practical tips
Our tips for Tours → Saumur
Tips & best practices
Specific tips for the Tours → Saumur route
The Cadre Noir holds equestrian galas from March to October (entry €17-27): a breathtaking haute école show — book well ahead. Saumur Castle (entry €9) offers exceptional panoramic views over the Loire and houses a ceramics museum. For Saumur Brut tastings, visit the Bouvet-Ladubay or Ackerman cellars, both accessible in the town centre. The Tank Museum (entry €10) will fascinate military history enthusiasts. In summer, the Anjou Festival stages theatre performances in the region's châteaux. Saumur market runs Saturday mornings on the Loire quays.
Tolls: ~4 € (section Tours–Saumur)
Pricing
Taxi fare Tours → Saumur
All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.
Day rate
Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm
85 — 110 €
Night rate
7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge
98 — 126 €
Sunday & holidays
All day, 10% surcharge
94 — 121 €
* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.
Transport comparison
How to get from Tours to Saumur?
Taxi vs alternatives
Detailed comparison of transport options
The TER train from Tours to Saumur costs about €13 and takes 45 minutes, but only 8 trains run daily. Saumur station is a 10-minute walk from the centre and 20 minutes from the château. By taxi, you are collected from your hotel and dropped exactly at your destination in 55 minutes. A taxi also lets you combine Saumur with a stop in the Bourgueil vineyard or at Langeais along the way.
Sedan (1-4 passengers)
85 — 110 €
Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises
Van (5-7 passengers)
135 €
Ideal for families and groups
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about taxis in Tours → Saumur
The fare is €85 to €110 depending on the time and day. The price is fixed at booking, tolls included. A van for groups is available at €135.
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