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What to See in Angers
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Overview
Sites, Monuments, and Architectural Ensembles
Cathédrale Saint-Maurice
Built starting in the 11th century, this is a fine example of Angevin Gothic architecture.
Built starting in the 11th century, this is a fine example of Angevin Gothic architecture.
Angers Castle
This is the city's most famous site. Dating from the 13th century, it remains exceptionally well-preserved and representative of feudal architecture with its moats and ramparts. Inside, you’ll find the "Apocalypse Tapestry", the oldest and largest set of tapestries in the world.
This is the city's most famous site. Dating from the 13th century, it remains exceptionally well-preserved and representative of feudal architecture with its moats and ramparts. Inside, you’ll find the "Apocalypse Tapestry", the oldest and largest set of tapestries in the world.
La Doutre
Though not one of the most touristy areas, this right-bank district remains charming with its narrow streets and old half-timbered houses. You can also take pleasant walks along the Maine River.
Though not one of the most touristy areas, this right-bank district remains charming with its narrow streets and old half-timbered houses. You can also take pleasant walks along the Maine River.
Old Town of Angers
The historic heart of the city, featuring narrow streets, medieval monuments, and grand townhouses. Key sights include the Museum of Fine Arts, Adam’s House, the cathedral, and above all, Angers Castle.
The historic heart of the city, featuring narrow streets, medieval monuments, and grand townhouses. Key sights include the Museum of Fine Arts, Adam’s House, the cathedral, and above all, Angers Castle.
Museums
David d'Angers Gallery
Several works by the sculptor David d'Angers gathered at the site of the former Toussaint Abbey.
Several works by the sculptor David d'Angers gathered at the site of the former Toussaint Abbey.
Logis Pincé
A Renaissance-style building constructed in the 16th century, dedicated to Mediterranean antiquities and Oriental arts.
A Renaissance-style building constructed in the 16th century, dedicated to Mediterranean antiquities and Oriental arts.
Museum of Fine Arts
This former private mansion houses various painting collections, as well as a "journey through the city's history" presented through art objects, archaeology, photographs, and portraits.
This former private mansion houses various painting collections, as well as a "journey through the city's history" presented through art objects, archaeology, photographs, and portraits.
Jean Lurçat Museum
The former sick ward of the old Saint-Jean Hospital showcases various tapestries by the artist (including *The World’s Song*) as well as works by other master weavers.
The former sick ward of the old Saint-Jean Hospital showcases various tapestries by the artist (including *The World’s Song*) as well as works by other master weavers.
Natural Science Museum
The site houses significant collections in botany, zoology, earth sciences, and prehistory.
The site houses significant collections in botany, zoology, earth sciences, and prehistory.
Parks, Gardens, and Natural Spaces
Gaston Allard Arboretum
A botanical garden located south of the city, dedicated to showcasing the region's horticultural heritage.
A botanical garden located south of the city, dedicated to showcasing the region's horticultural heritage.
Saint-Nicolas Pond
Straddling Angers and Avrillé, this artificial pond is surrounded by parks (including a wildlife park), forests, and heathlands perfect for walks.
Straddling Angers and Avrillé, this artificial pond is surrounded by parks (including a wildlife park), forests, and heathlands perfect for walks.
Mail Garden
A beautifully floral French-style garden in the heart of Angers, opposite the Town Hall. It was designed in the 17th century for playing the "mail game".
A beautifully floral French-style garden in the heart of Angers, opposite the Town Hall. It was designed in the 17th century for playing the "mail game".
Angers Botanical Garden
Not far from the city centre, this small 4-hectare green space features paths, waterfalls, statues, and a few resident animal species.
Not far from the city centre, this small 4-hectare green space features paths, waterfalls, statues, and a few resident animal species.
Balzac Park
Built along the Maine River, this fifty-hectare space features a (man-made) marsh, family gardens, and flower-filled fields.
Built along the Maine River, this fifty-hectare space features a (man-made) marsh, family gardens, and flower-filled fields.
Lake Maine Park
This is Angers' recreational park. You can swim, enjoy various water activities, or take a walk along the trails.
This is Angers' recreational park. You can swim, enjoy various water activities, or take a walk along the trails.
In the Surrounding Area
Key sites to see within a fifty-kilometre radius of Angers:
Baugé
East of Angers, Baugé has a town centre with many grand townhouses and old buildings, as well as a 15th-century château.
East of Angers, Baugé has a town centre with many grand townhouses and old buildings, as well as a 15th-century château.
Béhuard
This charming little village, with its narrow streets and old houses, is entirely built on an island in the Loire just a few kilometres from Angers.
This charming little village, with its narrow streets and old houses, is entirely built on an island in the Loire just a few kilometres from Angers.
Plessis-Bourré Castle
Not far from Angers, this is a beautiful 15th-century building surrounded by moats and "officially" part of the Châteaux de la Loire.
Not far from Angers, this is a beautiful 15th-century building surrounded by moats and "officially" part of the Châteaux de la Loire.
Angevin Corniche
This small road along the Loire runs from Chalonnes to Rochefort-sur-Loire, southwest of Angers. It offers some quite lovely views of the river and its surroundings.
This small road along the Loire runs from Chalonnes to Rochefort-sur-Loire, southwest of Angers. It offers some quite lovely views of the river and its surroundings.
Rochemenier
A small troglodytic village near Angers, now one of the main attractions in the department.
A small troglodytic village near Angers, now one of the main attractions in the department.
Additional Information
Must-see & highly recommended
Angers Castle
★★★★ This is the city's most famous site. Dating from the 13th century, it remains exceptionally well-preserved and representative of feudal…
Recommended
Old Town of Angers
★★★ The historic heart of the city, featuring narrow streets, medieval monuments, and grand townhouses. Key sights include the Museum of Fine…
Worth a look / Other
Baugé
★★ East of Angers, Baugé has a town centre with many grand townhouses and old buildings, as well as a 15th-century château.
Béhuard
★★ This charming little village, with its narrow streets and old houses, is entirely built on an island in the Loire just a few kilometres…
Serrant Castle
★★ A beautiful Renaissance castle in the commune of Saint-Georges-sur-Loire.
Plessis-Bourré Castle
★★ Not far from Angers, this is a beautiful 15th-century building surrounded by moats and "officially" part of the Châteaux de la Loire.
Angevin Corniche
★★ This small road along the Loire runs from Chalonnes to Rochefort-sur-Loire, southwest of Angers. It offers some quite lovely views of the…
Saint-Nicolas Pond
★★ Straddling Angers and Avrillé, this artificial pond is surrounded by parks (including a wildlife park), forests, and heathlands perfect for…
Mail Garden
★★ A beautifully floral French-style garden in the heart of Angers, opposite the Town Hall. It was designed in the 17th century for playing…
Fine Arts Museum (Angers)
★★ This former private mansion houses various painting collections, as well as a "journey through the city's history" presented through art…
Rochemenier
★★ A small troglodytic village near Angers, now one of the main attractions in the department.
Gaston Allard Arboretum
★ A botanical garden located south of the city, dedicated to showcasing the region's horticultural heritage.
Angers Cathedral (Saint-Maurice)
★ Built starting in the 11th century, this is a fine example of Angevin Gothic architecture.
David d'Angers Gallery
★ Several works by the sculptor David d'Angers gathered at the site of the former Toussaint Abbey.
Angers Botanical Garden
★ Not far from the city centre, this small 4-hectare green space features paths, waterfalls, statues, and a few resident animal species.
La Doutre
★ Though not one of the most touristy areas, this right-bank district remains charming with its narrow streets and old half-timbered houses…
Logis Pincé
★ A Renaissance-style building constructed in the 16th century, dedicated to Mediterranean antiquities and Oriental arts.
Jean Lurçat Museum
★ The former sick ward of the old Saint-Jean Hospital showcases various tapestries by the artist (including *The World’s Song*) as well…
Natural History Museum (Angers)
★ The site houses significant collections in botany, zoology, earth sciences, and prehistory.
Balzac Park
★ Built along the Maine River, this fifty-hectare space features a (man-made) marsh, family gardens, and flower-filled fields.
Lake Maine Park
★ This is Angers' recreational park. You can swim, enjoy various water activities, or take a walk along the trails.