Loireman

You might also have a look at the Combier Distillery in Saumur (http://www.guide2paysdelaloire.com/information/235/Combier-Distillery--Saumur--Maine-et-Loire ) - home of the original orange liqueur. Not a long tour and not a big distillery but a fascinating piece of Saumur history. Other different things to have a look at might be the Mushroom Museum at Saumur and Pierre et Lumiere miniature stone carvings of Loire landmarks about 300m from the Mushroom Museum.