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Saumur
Saumur is a small historical town in the French region of Pays de la Loire, site of a dramatically situated château and the heart of its own world-renowned wine district. It is also the birthplace of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel.
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UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)- Power plugs
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Loire Valley, France · Population: 26K · Calling code: +33
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