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Angers (UK: / ˈ ɒ̃ ʒ eɪ /, US: / ɒ̃ ˈ ʒ eɪ, ˈ æ n dʒ ər z /, French: ⓘ) 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.
- 12–64 m (39–210 ft)
- Maine-et-Loire
Things to Do in Angers, France: See Tripadvisor's 65,753 traveler reviews and photos of Angers tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Angers. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
- Château d’Angers. Looming above the river, this forbidding medieval castle – seat of power of the once-mighty counts of Anjou – is ringed by moats, 2.5m-thick walls and 17…
- Musée Jean Lurçat et de la Tapisserie Contemporaine. Inspired by the Apocalypse Tapestry in the château, Jean Lurçat (1892–1966) began his epic tapestry masterpiece, Le Chant du Monde (Song of the World;…
- Quartier de la Cité. One of the earliest examples of Angevin (Plantagenet) architecture in France, Gothic Cathédrale St-Maurice is distinguished by its striking Norman portal…
- Cathédrale St-Maurice. Angers' austere, mainly 12th- to 13th-century cathedral has a striking Norman porch and nave (mid-1100s); the latter's three convex vaults, forming a…
- Espace Air Passion
- Château de Serrant
- Slate Museum
- Terra Botanica
- Loire Odyssée
An immersion into the incredible adventure of aviation’s pioneers awaits you at this museum dedicated to France’s light aircraft history. Relive the history of aviation through its various collections and forty or so gliders and planes, some of which are still in flying condition. Visit the Espace Air Passion
Visit the most westerly of the Loire Valley’s châteaux with its prestigious collections of furniture and art, grand driveway, landscaped grounds and magnificent library. Prepare to take a journey through time at this majestic château filled with surprises and history. More about the Château de Serrant
Discover 600 years of history in connection with Anjou’s famous material – slate. This must-visit experience includes a tour of the visitor centre (with films, tools and machines of the past, models and more) as well as a demonstration of slate work and a walk in the former slate quarries. Visit the Slate Museum
Terra Botanica is the first theme park in France and Europe dedicated to the world of plants. Extraordinary tropical gardens and over 500,000 plants from all over the world make for an incredible journey for the senses and a great family day out. With unique new attractions every year, there’s something all the family will love. Visit Terra Botanic...
This centre devoted exclusively to the Loire and the rivers of the world offers a fun interactive visitor experience as well as nature excursions, river cruises and exhibitions. You’ll know everything there is to know about the Loire once you’ve been ! More about the Loire Odyssée
Aug 15, 2023 · Visit Angers in the Loire Valley. Home. Discover the charms of Angers: A voyage through elegance in Loire Valley. Inspiration. Loire Valley Shopping and French Savoir Faire Food and Wine Nature and Outdoor Activities Cultural Heritage Cities. © AdobeStock - Panoramic View of Angers.
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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 .
Explore Angers with#visitangers. 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.
