Eek, need “energency” transit advice! Saumur to Angers!

There seem to be 3 more trains scheduled tonight, 2 of which are delayed which isn't great, but it does look like you'll get on a train...eventually.
There is no bus at this hour, unfortunately.

Is there any staff at the station, and what do they say?

I’m not at the station yet (following via the app). Now they’re saying 1 hour, which is fine, but if they keep dejecting it’s going to get to the point where I’m not that comfortable being on my own. I’m wondering if I should just accept the loss and book a room here. I did find a decent-sounding last minute place near the chateau. Sigh. As soon as I do that, the train will run….

Oh, be careful with the app: oftentimes the trains aren't as badly late as shown. If you aim to take a train, you should wait at the station. I guess it is very hot in Saumur tonight so I hope you can find some shade.

I love this board!

Balso, thanks for the advice to be mindful of the app and head to the station. I was about halfway there when my phone buzzed “moving up” my train to 40 minutes (rather than 60). Of course, it’s not here yet, but it looks like it IS coming. Fingers crossed!

Luckily, it cooled off somewhat around 8:30. It was brutal earlier, but now it’s a bit breezy.

Caroline

Please let us know if you made it all right 😅, and brace yourself for the 40°C forecast today!

Good morning all! Made it back, and, in the end, not too much later than originally anticipated. It was a day full of travel hiccups )that was the most dramatic), but in the end, what matters is that I got to see L’abbeye Fontevraud after a 30 year fascination with the Plantagenets that begin in 7th grade, and it was amazing! I didn’t get to see as much of the grounds as I would have liked (just too hot) but that trusty while tufa stone (sp?) kept the actual indoors pretty pleasant.

Plus, I ended up having time for a pleasant dinner and a tasty local vin blanc in Saumur! Can’t complain too much!

Thank you again, with special thanks to Balso, for your help! I’m a pretty seasoned solo traveler, but glitches can be unnerving, especially at the end of a long, hot day, and it’s so nice to be able to reach out on these boards.

Caroline

I am so glad you ended up with only a delay — and that you got to see the abbey!!

Indeed, try to stay cool today as much as you can.