Loire islands
The river divides around islands in front of the town, creating layered bands of water and land. The Île d'Offard, between two arms of the Loire, is built up and linked by bridges.
Minimalist map poster · France
Saumur Map Poster & Print
47.2593° N / 0.0781° W
A Loire town of islands and bridges, with its castle on the slope above the river and the Thouet joining nearby.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
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One city, five moods
Saumur in every style
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Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Saumur, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Saumur at home
The map
About this Saumur map poster
Saumur lies on the Loire in the Maine-et-Loire department, where the Thouet flows into the larger river. From above, the town is organised by water. The wide Loire splits around islands, long stone bridges cross from bank to bank, and the old centre is packed onto the south bank below a limestone slope topped by the Château de Saumur.
The town is known for the Cadre Noir, the elite riders of the French national riding school, and for its long cavalry tradition. The soft tuffeau stone of the valley was quarried for centuries, leaving caves that now hold wine cellars, including those of the region's sparkling wines. On the map, the dense medieval lanes contrast with the straighter avenues of later districts.
A Saumur map poster puts the river at the centre of the composition. The Loire's broad channel and islands leave large open shapes, and the bridges stitch them together with thin lines. The street network thickens around the castle before thinning out into vineyards and farmland, a calm and well-proportioned view of the Loire Valley.
- Population
- 33,000
- Coordinates
- 47.2593° N / 0.0781° W
- Elevation
- 34 m
- Time zone
- Paris
- Region
- Saumur, France
Château on the slope
The castle stands on high ground above the old town. On the map, streets curve around the slope and converge below it, which marks the historic core clearly.
Bridges across the Loire
Long bridges carry roads from the north bank across the islands to the centre. They form fine straight lines over the open water that tie the composition together.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Saumur
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Saumur
A map that means something
Saumur appeals to anyone who has cycled along the Loire, visited its wine cellars or watched the Cadre Noir perform. It also means a great deal to those who trained at its cavalry or riding schools and spent formative years here.
Personalise the title and subtitle, perhaps with a year of training or a wedding date, and edit the coordinates line. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The $9 download includes 300 DPI PNGs and print-ready PDFs in six sizes.
Order the Saumur posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Saumur map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Saumur poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Saumur poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Saumur poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Saumur poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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