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Angers (UK: / ˈɒ̃ʒeɪ /, US: / ɒ̃ˈʒeɪ, ˈændʒərz /; [4][5][6] French: [ɑ̃ʒe] ⓘ) is a city in western France, about 300 km (190 mi) southwest of Paris. It is the prefecture of the Maine-et-Loire department and was the capital of the province of Anjou until the French Revolution.
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Of course a town the size of Angers also has several notable musums. The most important among these are: 1. the Museum of Natural Sciences (the Natural History Museum) on Rue Jules Guitton (east of the centre) 2. the Museum of Fine Arts, established in a 15th century townhouse near the Tour Saint-Aubin, also has a garden to visit 3. the Gallery of ...
While it is true that most people only visit the historic centre and major sites of Angers mentioned above, there are also interesting monuments on the other side of the Maine river reached across the 12th century Pont du Verdun (the bridge straight down from the front of the cathedral). It is also from the pleasure port here that you have lovely v...
To the north of the town at Terre Botanica there are extensive gardens with ponds and greenhouses and many childrens activities including theme park rides and a hot-air balloon ride. Quite expensive but a good day out for the family. Popular with horse-lovers, the Haras National (National Stud Farm) is nearby at Lion d'Angers, where you can see man...
Discover Angers, a lively and historic town in the Pays de la Loire region, with its castle, cathedral, tapestries and gardens. Find hotels, flights, car hire and more information on France This Way.
- Angers Castle. The ultimate symbol of the might of the medieval Counts of Anjou, Angers Castle as we see it was built in 1231. The outer wall rules over the southern part of the city centre, with a curtain that goes on for 660 metres and is strengthened with 17 bulk towers, each 18 metres in height.
- Apocalypse Tapestry. In the 1370s, Louis I, the Duke of Anjou commissioned artist Jean Bondol to make the preliminary sketches for what would become the immense tapestry that is presented inside the castle.
- Musée Jean-Lurçat. The 12th-century Hôpital Saint-Jean is a phenomenal piece of Angevin gothic design, and its impressive how much of it is still here.
- Musée des Beaux-Arts. Those in the know rate Angers’ fine arts museum, situated in the renaissance Logis Barrault, as one of the top regional museums in France.
Visit Angers, the capitale of Anjou by discovering our many castels, by crossing the the wine roads and by revitalising yourself on the banks of Loire river. Meet us at the Tourist Office of Angers.
25 Must-See Places in Angers. Angers and the surrounding area are just bursting with treasures so to make life easier for you we’ve made a selection of the top sights for you here. Angers Castle. Visit this impressive 13th-century fortress and climb its towers for a 360 view of the city.
Angers, city, capital of Maine-et-Loire département, Pays de la Loire région, western France. Angers is the former capital of Anjou and lies along the Maine River 5 miles (8 km) above the latter’s junction with the Loire River, northeast of Nantes.
Time to explore downtown Angers. The Place du Ralliement is a very popular meeting place with locals. Go there to admire the impressive façade of its Grand Théâtre, a superb Italian-style theatre and one of the most beautiful buildings in Angers.