Vue sur la Loire et ses ponts à Saumur (Maine-et-Loire, France).
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Saumur

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Saumur is a small historical town in the French region of Pays de la Loire, site of a dramatically situated château and the heart of its own world-renowned wine district. It is also the birthplace of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel.

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French
Time zones
UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)
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Loire Valley, France · Population: 26K · Calling code: +33

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