Musée des Blindés (Tank Museum)
Musée des Blindés
One of the world's largest armored vehicle museums, with a collection of nearly 900 tanks, including a working Tiger I.
The Tank Museum grew out of the collections of the Saumur armored troops and cavalry school. Its collection includes about 880 armored vehicles, with around 200 on display, ranging from World War I's Renault FT-17 and Schneider tanks to World War II's German Tiger and Panther, as well as Cold War and modern tanks. The museum's Tiger I is one of the few in the world that can still run. In summer, vehicles are often shown in motion in the Carrousel. Admission is about €12, and the museum is open all year. Allow 2 to 3 hours. Located in the south of the city, it is about 10 minutes by car or bike.
Opening hours
About 10:00–18:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Notre-Dame de Nantilly
- Château de Saumur
- Saumur Old Town & Place Saint-Pierre
- Distillerie Combier
- Musée de la Cavalerie
- Dolmen de Bagneux
- Maison Ackerman Cellars
- Musée du Champignon