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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.
- 12–64 m (39–210 ft)
- Maine-et-Loire
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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...
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Angers 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.
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 .
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Angers is a city in the west of France. Around 160,000 inhabitants live inside the city and 300,000 live in the metropolitan area. It is the capital of the historical province called Anjou .
- Angers
- Maine-et-Loire
The Château d'Angers is a castle in the city of Angers in the Loire Valley, in the département of Maine-et-Loire, in France. Founded in the 9th century by the Counts of Anjou, it was expanded to its current size in the 13th century. It is located overhanging the river Maine.
Angers offers the highest quality of life. Set in the heart of the region Pays de la Loire, and very Europe-minded, France’s 17th city enjoys a good reputation as a desirable place to live.
