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Saumur is a small city in the Maine-et-Loire département of France on the Loire River, with an approximate population of 30,000 (in 2001).Saumur is home to the Cadre Noir, the École nationale d'equitation (National equestrian school), known for its annual horse shows, as well as the officer school for armored forces ( tanks).
The region is noted for its beautiful centuries-old homes and churches, fine wines, and mushroom caves. At the Musee du Champignon visitors can find out how mushrooms are grown underground. The city is also famous for its factory where the Edict of Nantes. During the French Wars of Religion, Huguenots used the troglodyte caves to hide. In recent years many of the troglodyte houses have been rebuilt and are open to visitors while others have been restored and occupied.
In the background of the photo, Château Saumur sits high on a spur of the tall cliff looking down on the Loire River at the mouth of the Thouet River . Constructed as a fortified stronghold, after its destruction in 1067Events Constantine X fell out of power in the Byzantine Empire. Work begins on the building of the Tower of London. Trencavel family takes over in Carcassonne. Births Deaths September 10 Godiva, Countess Of Mercia 1067. the chateau was rebuilt by a member of the powerful Plantagenet family. In the first part of the 20th century19th century 20th century 21st century more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901- 2000 in the sense of the Gre, the city of Saumur acquired the chateau and began a restoration program to house the museum of the decorative arts. In line with the Saumur area's equestrian tradition and its famous “Cadre Noir,” the chateau also serves as a Museum of the Horse.
Saumur has ancient ties to the military, going back to the 18th century17th century 18th century 19th century more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701- 1800; however, historians will sometimes specifically refer to the 18th Century as 1715- 89, when the cavalryAn army unit consisting of mounted soldiers are commonly known as cavalry . Cavalry fight from the backs of their mounts, which most often are horses or camels. Infantry travelling by horse and fighting on foot are instead known as dragoons. Modern cavalr school was founded here; this school is now the school of armored cavalry. The Musee des Blindés is dedicated to the history of tank warfare and the Musee de la Cavalerie has cavalry history and depictions of battle scenes and old uniforms.
Saumur is the birthplace of internationally renowned fashion designer Coco ChanelGabrielle Bonheur Chanel ( August 19, 1883 January 10, 1971) was a French fashion designer and perfume creator. Popularly known as Coco Chanel or Mademoiselle by her inner circle, she was born Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel in the small city of Saumur, France. ( 1883Events January January 16 The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act, establishing the United States Civil service, is passed January 19 The first electric lighting system employing overhead wires begins service ( Roselle, New Jersey) It was built by Thomas E- 19711971 is a common year starting on Friday (click for link to calendar). Events January January 1 British divorce Reform Act comes into force January 2 66 die in stairway crush at Rangers v Celtic football match, Glasgow, Scotland. See Ibrox disaster. Janua) and despite being a small city, it is also the birthplace of several notables from the French film industry including:
- Fanny Ardant, (b.1949), actress
- Dominique Pinon, (b.1955), actor
- Yves Robert , (1920-2002), actor, composer, director, writer, producer
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