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Musee de la Cavalerie de Saumur
Located in the former stables of the Cadre Noir, this museum traces the history of the French Cavalry from 1445, when the Compagnies d'ordonnance were created by Charles VII, right up to the present day.
Address :
Place Charles de Foucauld
49400 SAUMUR
FRANCE
49400 SAUMUR
FRANCE
Contact: Musee de la Cavalerie de Saumur
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Presentation of: Musee de la Cavalerie de Saumur
Over 1,400 m², six centuries of French military history are evoked by numerous mannequins, objects, uniforms, weapons, standards, pennants, etc. representative of the Cavalry and then the French Armoured Army.
Throughout the season, discover the secrets of the history of the horse in France through a temporary exhibition on display until 12 November. The Musée de la Cavalerie is home to the Institut français du cheval et de l'équitation (French Horse and Riding Institute), which today brings together the Cadre Noir and the National Studs, and presents more than 300 years of French equestrian expertise through objects and documents, with a particular focus on French riding and traditional carriage driving, horse-drawn carriages, saddlery, genetics and breeds.
The museum also has a documentation centre with 18,000 books that can be consulted by appointment.
Throughout the season, discover the secrets of the history of the horse in France through a temporary exhibition on display until 12 November. The Musée de la Cavalerie is home to the Institut français du cheval et de l'équitation (French Horse and Riding Institute), which today brings together the Cadre Noir and the National Studs, and presents more than 300 years of French equestrian expertise through objects and documents, with a particular focus on French riding and traditional carriage driving, horse-drawn carriages, saddlery, genetics and breeds.
The museum also has a documentation centre with 18,000 books that can be consulted by appointment.
Opening times
from 14/06/2025 to 30/09/2025
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from 01/10/2025 to 04/01/2026
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Museum theme
History
Military
Museum category
Private museum
Prices
Full adult price starting from 9.00€
Children's price starting from 5.00€ ((7 à 16 ans))
Price for large families starting from 24.00€ (2 adultes + 2 enfants (+1,50€ par enfant supplémentaire))
Group price starting from 7.00€ ((à partir de 10 personnes))
Child group tarif starting from 3.00€
Discounted rate starting from 6.00€ (Handicapé. Tarif accordé sur présentation de la carte GIC GIG)
Discounted rate starting from 6.00€ (Demandeur d'emploi.)
Discounted rate starting from 6.00€ (Etudiant.)
Payment methods
Credit card
Cheques and postal orders
Holiday vouchers
Visits
Free tours (individuelles): Yes
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Free tours (groupes): Yes
Guided tours on request (groupes): Yes
Guided tours (groupes): Yes
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Visit languages
Visit: French
Spoken language
English
French
Services
Shop
Further information
Groups accepted from 10 to 55 persons
Pets not allowed
