Capital of Anjou and nicknamed the 'Athens of the West', Angers charms with its 17-tower castle, its Gothic cathedral and its gentle way of life between the Maine and the Loire. Here are the places not to miss.
Looking for things to do in Angers, places to visit near Angers or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.
Open Angers on the interactive mapStanding since the 13th century on its rocky spur, this fortress with 17 schist towers houses the Apocalypse Tapestry, the largest set of medieval tapestries in the world. A wall walk offers a 360° panorama over the city.
See on the map →A masterpiece of Angevin Gothic, the cathedral reveals a portal of medieval polychrome sculptures, now showcased by a contemporary setting designed by Kengo Kuma. Its interior holds remarkable stained glass.
See on the map →Europe's first park devoted to plant life, Terra Botanica combines extraordinary gardens, greenhouses, shows, a 4D cinema and a hot-air balloon — a fun, sensory experience ideal for families.
See on the map →One of the finest half-timbered houses in France, this 15th-century dwelling is covered in bawdy carved figures. It now houses the Angers crafts centre (Maison des artisans).
See on the map →In the 13th-century Toussaint abbey church, crowned by a bold glass roof, the plasters, busts and medallions of the Angevin sculptor David d'Angers are displayed in striking natural light.
See on the map →Housed in the Logis Barrault, the city's oldest mansion, the museum presents collections from the Middle Ages to contemporary art, as well as a journey through the history of Angers.
See on the map →In the sublime Saint-Jean hospital in Plantagenet Gothic style (12th century), discover Jean Lurçat's Song of the World, a contemporary tapestry that echoes the Apocalypse Tapestry.
See on the map →The beating heart of Angers, this large shopping square is dominated by the façade of the Grand Théâtre — an ideal starting point for a stroll through the pedestrian streets of the centre.
See on the map →A few minutes from the centre, this vast leisure park offers swimming, sailing, walks and a waterside open-air café — the green lung of Angers for a weekend outdoors.
See on the map →The former bell tower of Saint-Aubin Abbey, this 12th-century Romanesque tower dominates the quarter — an emblematic remnant of the city's monastic past.
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