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Château de Saumur

Château de Saumur. By: Bruno. The Château de Saumur is located in Saumur, France. History. Built in 10 th century, by Theobald I The Count of Blois, was built as a fortified stronghold against Norman predations. Tourism.

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Château de Saumur

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  1. Château de Saumur By: Bruno

  2. The Château de Saumur is • located in Saumur, France

  3. History • Built in 10th century, by Theobald I The Count of Blois, was built as a fortified stronghold against Norman predations

  4. Tourism • It is open from April 1st to May 31st and the 1st of September through the 7th of November from 10-1 and 2-5:30 • It is also open from the first of June to the 31st of August between 10 and 6:30 • It costs 5 euros or roughly $6.84 in American dollars

  5. Famous People • Philip II of France, King Henry IV, and Duplessis-Mornay all owned the Saumur castle at one time or another A view from the Loire River.

  6. Uses • The Château de Saumur has been used as a fortified fortress, a museum, a house for the governors and many other interesting uses. A view from above the Château. A look inside one of the Château’s many lounges.

  7. Source Cited • http://www.globeimages.net/img-saumur-castle-saumur-france-7036.htm • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_de_Saumur • http://www.saumur-tourisme.net/chateausaumur_uk.html • http://loire-chateaux.co.uk/19-Chateaux/Chateau-Of-Saumur.html • http://www.37-online.net/gb/castles/saumur_gb.php • http://www.castles.francethisway.com/chateau-saumur.php

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