Château d'Angers
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3 days ago · 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.
- 12–64 m (39–210 ft)
- Maine-et-Loire
4 days ago · The term Angevin Empire ( / ˈændʒɪvɪn /; French: Empire Plantagenêt) describes the possessions held by the House of Plantagenet during the 12th and 13th centuries, when they ruled over an area covering roughly all of present-day England, half of France, and parts of Ireland and Wales, and had further influence over much of the remaining British ...
- Roman Catholicism (official)
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Apr 28, 2024 · Angers is a historic city located in the Loire Valley region of France. With its rich heritage dating back to ancient times, Angers is a treasure trove of historical landmarks and cultural artifacts. The Home of Château d’Angers. Angers is famous for its majestic fortress, Château d’Angers.
May 3, 2024 · Brittany (/ ˈ b r ɪ t ən i /, French: Bretagne, French: ⓘ; Breton: Breizh, Breton:, or Breton:; Gallo: Bertaèyn or Bertègn, locally [bəʁtaɛɲ]) is a peninsula, historical country and cultural area in the north-west of modern France, covering the western part of what was known as Armorica during the period of Roman occupation.
Apr 20, 2024 · Chateau D’Angers was the first Chateau we visited in the Loire Valley. More of a fortress than a Chateau, it was the most imposing stone edifice we’ve seen in our travels. View unique photos, view our movie and get the information you need to plan your own visit.
5 days ago · The French Wars of Religion were a series of civil wars between French Catholics and Protestants (called Huguenots) from 1562 to 1598. Between two and four million people died from violence, famine or disease directly caused by the conflict, and it severely damaged the power of the French monarchy. [1]
- 2 April 1562 – 30 April 1598, (36 years and 4 weeks)
Apr 20, 2024 · 1 Château d'Angers. The Château d'Angers is a large medieval castle located in the city of Angers, in western France. It was originally built as a fortress in the 9th century and has since been expanded and renovated many times. The castle dominates the river Maine and is a popular tourist attraction.
