Saumur Collection

Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry - September
SEPTEMBER The wine harvest takes place close to the Chateau de Saumur Date: 1409 - 1487

France Saumur
France, Loire Valley, Saumur, River Loire, UNESCO World Heritage

Dolmen of Bagneux
The Dolmen of Bagneux, near Saumur. A massive megalith of neolithic origin, comprising of eight upright slabs in two rows, covered by three immense horizontal slabs

Servant girl, chambermaid, and female peasant and male peasant of Saumur, late 16th century
FLO4571529 Servant girl, chambermaid, and female peasant and male peasant of Saumur, late 16th century. Handcoloured lithograph after portraits in Roger de Gaignieres' gallery portfolio IX

Bourgeoise woman of Saumur, France, reign of Henri III. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de
FLO4571520 Bourgeoise woman of Saumur, France, reign of Henri III. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres' gallery portfolio IX 135

Servant girl, chambermaid and peasants, late 16th century
Servant girl, chambermaid, and female peasant and male peasant of Saumur, late 16th century. Handcoloured lithograph after portraits in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 159-173 from Le

Saumur Castle, UNESCO World Heritage, Loire valley, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire, France

The Severe Weather in France, Great Ice-Block on the Loire between Saumur and Angers (engraving)
1045213 The Severe Weather in France, Great Ice-Block on the Loire between Saumur and Angers (engraving) by English School

Fascimile of September: harvesting grapes by the Limbourg brothers
BAL65828 Fascimile of September: harvesting grapes by the Limbourg brothers, from the Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry (vellum) (for original see 8441) by French School

Bourgeoise woman of Saumur, France, reign of Henri III. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 135

Rietz, near Saumur, c. 1830 (watercolour and bodycolour over graphite with pen
1217284 Rietz, near Saumur, c. 1830 (watercolour and bodycolour over graphite with pen and brown ink) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 12.4x18 cm; Ashmolean Museum

Peasant and the chambermaids of Saumur (chromolitho)
964347 Peasant and the chambermaids of Saumur (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peasant and the chambermaids of Saumur; France, end of the 16th century)

A Nursery of French Cavalry, The Cavalry School at Saumur (litho)
1062916 A Nursery of French Cavalry, The Cavalry School at Saumur (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Nursery of French Cavalry, The Cavalry School at Saumur)

Saumur (chromolitho)
735873 Saumur (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saumur. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

Parade at the Cavalry School in Saumur. Postcard sent in 1913
660515 Parade at the Cavalry School in Saumur. Postcard sent in 1913. by French Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

The Cellars of M Ackerman-Laurance at Saint-Florent, Labelling and Packing Sparkling Saumur (engraving)
5227810 The Cellars of M Ackerman-Laurance at Saint-Florent, Labelling and Packing Sparkling Saumur (engraving) by English School

Saumur (Maine-et-Loire), Ecole de Cavalerie, La Croupade (b / w photo)
2774206 Saumur (Maine-et-Loire), Ecole de Cavalerie, La Croupade (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saumur (Maine-et-Loire), Ecole de Cavalerie

The Winter in France, the Loire at Saumur (engraving)
1613866 The Winter in France, the Loire at Saumur (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Winter in France, the Loire at Saumur)

Saumur, on the Loire (engraving)
3649466 Saumur, on the Loire (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saumur, on the Loire. Saumur, sur la Loire)

A Nursery of French Cavalry, The Cavalry School at Saumur (litho)
1062917 A Nursery of French Cavalry, The Cavalry School at Saumur (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Nursery of French Cavalry, The Cavalry School at Saumur)

VENDEANS AT NANTES
After successfully taking Saumur and Angers, the Vendeans are defeated at Nantes Date: 29 June 1793

Cycling in Loire Valley, France
A touring cyclist stops in Saumur, in the Loire Valley, France. He leans on a signpost and looks thoughtfully at his guidebook. His bicycle is propped against the road sign Date: 1988

View Saumur mid-17th century Pen brown ink brush
Artokoloro

Source Size = 5227 x 3601
The Winter in France: the Loire at Saumur, 1880

France, River Loire
France, Loire Valley, Saumur, River Loire at sunset, UNESCO World Heritage

France, River Loire
France, Loire Valley, Saumur, River Loire at sunset, UNESCO World Heritage

France Saumur
France, Loire Valley, Saumur, Cessart Bridge over River Loire, UNESCO World Heritage

France Saumur
France, Loire Valley, Saumur, Cessart Bridge over River Loire at sunset, UNESCO World Heritage

France Saumur
France, Loire Valley, Saumur, Cessart Bridge over River Loire at sunset, UNESCO World Heritage

France, Loire, Anjou, Saumur, Megalithic monument of Bagneux, interior of covered Great Dolmen known as La Grande
France - Loire - Anjou - Saumur. Megalithic monument of Bagneux. Interior of the covered Great Dolmen known as La Grande Pierre Couverte de Bagneux

France, Loire Depratament, Saumur, Megalithic monument of Bagneux, known as La Grande Pierre Couverte de Bagneux
France - Loire - Anjou - Saumur. Megalithic monument of Bagneux. The covered Great Dolmen known as La Grande Pierre Couverte de Bagneux

Cavalry School of Saumur, Print
Militaria, France, 19th century. Cavalry School of Saumur. Print

Vineyard, Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, Loire Valley, France, Europe

FRANCE: SAUMUR. A view of the waterfront in Saumur, France, on the Loire River. Steel engraving, English, c1835, after J.M.W. Turner

FRANCE: SAUMUR. A view of Saumur on the Loire River in France. Steel engraving, English, c1835, after J. M. W. Turner
FRANCE: SAUMUR. A view of Saumur on the Loire River in France. Steel engraving, English, c1835, after J.M.W. Turner

Vineyards, Souzay-Champigny, Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, France, Europe

Chateau de Saumur, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, Loire Valley, France, Europe

Cadre Noir - Saumur, France - Leaping a large obstacle
Acrobatic leap by a horse and rider at the French National Horse-Riding School (Cadre Noir), Saumur, Loire Valley, France

Sunflower (Helianthus sp.), close-up. Photographed near Saumur, Loire Valley, France

Sunflowers (Helianthus sp.) in a field. Photographed near Saumur, Loire Valley, France

Saumur - Horse training at the Cavalry School. Saumur is home to the Cadre Noir, the Ecole Nationale d Equitation (National School of Horsemanship), known for its annual horse shows

France / Saumur 1913
Saumur: general view

French Cadet / Saumur / 1850
French cadet of Saumur

Wine Harvest, Saumur
Peasants sow next years crops within sight of the Palais du Louvre, Paris

The town of Saumur on the River Loire, Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire, France, Europe

Vineyards around the Chateau de Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire, France, Europe

Chateau, Saumur, Pays de la Loire, France, Europe

Saumur, Pays de la Loire, Loire Valley, France, Europe

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Saumur, a picturesque town in the Loire Valley of France, holds a rich history and cultural significance. In the medieval manuscript "Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry - September, " Saumur is depicted as a vibrant hub during harvest season. The Dolmen of Bagneux stands as an ancient monument, reminding us of the region's prehistoric roots. During the late 16th century, Saumur was home to servant girls, chambermaids, and hardworking peasants who contributed to its flourishing economy. The magnificent Saumur Castle proudly showcases its UNESCO World Heritage status and offers visitors a glimpse into its glorious past. The severe weather conditions that once struck France are immortalized in engravings like "Great Ice-Block on the Loire between Saumur and Angers. " These historical records remind us of nature's power and resilience. Intriguingly, the Limbourg brothers' fascinating facsimile portrays grape harvesting in September – a vital activity for wine production in this renowned viticultural region. A bourgeoise woman from Saumur during Henri III's reign exemplifies elegance and sophistication prevalent at that time. Rietz near Saumur captivates with its watercolor depiction from around 1830; it captures the essence of rural life intertwined with natural beauty. Chromolithographs showcasing peasant life alongside chambermaids provide further insight into daily existence within this charming town. Additionally, Saumur played host to one of Europe's most prestigious cavalry schools where French horsemanship thrived. This lithograph titled "A Nursery of French Cavalry" transports us back to an era when equestrian excellence reigned supreme. Lastly, another chromolithograph highlights various aspects of enchanting Saumur – from architectural marvels to scenic landscapes – inviting all wanderlust souls to explore this captivating destination firsthand.