Musée de la Cavalerie
Musée de la Cavalerie
4.3
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
Closed
Saturday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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4.3
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Greg W
Sydney, Australia131 contributions
July 2014 • Couples
It was a rainy Sunday in Saumur so I looked for something to do, a little over Chateau, went to see if this museum of the French Cavalery was open.
It turned out to be a very worthwhile and interesting experience and if you have the slightest interest in Military History you will enjoy your visit.
The Museum covers the history of the French Cavalery from the inception at the end of the Middle Ages until today, yes Today, as today it is the mechanised cavalery, Tanks.
The displays are very good and with text on each display in English your time is not spent wondering what it's all about.
It turned out to be a very worthwhile and interesting experience and if you have the slightest interest in Military History you will enjoy your visit.
The Museum covers the history of the French Cavalery from the inception at the end of the Middle Ages until today, yes Today, as today it is the mechanised cavalery, Tanks.
The displays are very good and with text on each display in English your time is not spent wondering what it's all about.
Written 6 July 2014
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Stuart
Mackay, Australia77 contributions
June 2019
I heard about the the French Cavalry museum by reading one of General Pattons Biographies. After WW1 he toured France and made stop in Saumur to visit the Cavalry School. Reading this I new I had to go. The Museum had so many artefacts. The attendant was a member of the military and seeing my interest, despite a slight language barrier was more than happy to answer my questions. He showed my a pair of riding boots and a helmet donated by General Patton himself!
Written 6 February 2020
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Beansbell
Salisbury, UK54 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Very good little museum. Welcoming staff. I like history and really enjoyed learning more about the french military - all in french and english - and very informative.
Written 7 May 2018
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DAVID L
Los Angeles, CA8,044 contributions
Nov 2014 • Couples
Very interesting subject & superbly located at the old French cavalry school area in Saumur. Takes you on an historical journey of cavalry in French wars and peace. Very nice exhibitions of uniforms, arms, equipment, equipage and horses over time. Leads up to the cavalry's successor - mechanization as with Tanks. Horses nearby, but we didn't see them. Definitely worth a visit. ...
Written 12 October 2015
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Phil B
Clonmel, Ireland11 contributions
May 2013 • Friends
This museum has a very good display of equipment and uniforms belonging to the cavalry through the ages. The information was in French but it is well worth a visit if you are interested in cavalry history.
Written 11 May 2013
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Alvaro_Fernandez
Dallas, TX15 contributions
Aug 2012 • Family
2 exhibit halls showcase the art of war and its warriors as seen through out French history. Definitely worth a visit if you are into military history.
Written 4 September 2012
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MichaelsLost
23 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
I arrived early February to visit, but it is closed until later this month. Tripadvisor shows it open, but it is not. Also, their website is only in French, and I could not find a calendar for it. On their door is the schedule for the year.
Written 2 February 2019
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Alberth555
Warrington, UK27 contributions
Aug 2015 • Solo
Saumur is a beautiful city but if you can tear yourself away from its attractions this museum is a short walk from the centre and is well worth a visit. Obviously, you need to be interested in history and cavalry, but then, you wouldn't visit if you weren't! It's also worth pointing out that we are talking here about French cavalry. Put aside all thoughts of the Scots Greys apart from a fleeting reference concerning Waterloo! Talking of Waterloo, there was a very interesting model of the battle when I visited. It may have now finished but the museum does have a good programme of temporary exhibitions. The main museum has fascinating in its own right and the instructive display cases give a very clear analysis of the development of the cavalry as an independent arm if the military. Staff were very friendly and helpful. It does help to speak French, but most exhibits have captions in English as well.
Written 13 November 2015
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Michael B
Wakefield, UK512 contributions
Sept 2015 • Couples
This is a real surprise as a specialist military museum. I'm not an expert, but found it extremely interesting, so for someone really in the know it will be absolutely fascinating.
We too were fortunate to see the Waterloo battle landscape and had a very interesting, lengthy, chat with its creator. Apparently he has exhibited his huge tableau at various places, internationally, but never in the U.K!
We too were fortunate to see the Waterloo battle landscape and had a very interesting, lengthy, chat with its creator. Apparently he has exhibited his huge tableau at various places, internationally, but never in the U.K!
Written 17 September 2015
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vsdallow
Staffordshire, UK94 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
There is a lot to see here, and we were lucky to see a mock up of the battle of Waterloo, built by an enthusiast.
Written 4 September 2015
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