Notre-Dame de Nantilly

Saumur, France

Notre-Dame de Nantilly is the oldest church in Saumur. It was town’s principal place of worship for centuries. The church has a collection of 16th-17th century tapestries, as well as carved capitals and an epitaph composed by the poet-king René I.

References:

Eyewitness Travel Guide: Loire Valley. 2007

Address

Rue de Nantilly 1, Saumur, France

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Details

Founded: 11th century
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

More Information

www.ot-saumur.fr
travel.viamichelin.com

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Musée des Blindés (1,1 km)
Château de Saumur (0,5 km)
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User Reviews

Allan Pistono (2 years ago)

Maison de l'emploi (2 years ago)

Paul Bihannic (2 years ago)
Très sympa beau monument. Un office tous les dimanche à 11h..

Adrien Moisan (4 years ago)
Une jolie petite église.

Mark Duffy (4 years ago)
Beautiful church in a beautiful setting. Wonderful stained glass windows and surrounded by a cosy square.

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