Loire Valley Attractions
Château d'Angers © Wikipediastar/Kauczuk
Château d'Angers
A kilometre-long wall, studded with 17 circular towers,
surrounds this vast medieval fortress. Visitors can tour
Château d'Angers, including the courtyard, prison, ramparts,
windmill tower, 15th century chapel, and royal apartments. The
overriding reason however for coming here is to see the 328ft
(100m) Tapestry of the Apocalypse. Woven between 1375 and 1378 for
Duke Réné of Anjou, it takes as its text St John's
vision of the Apocalypse, as described in the Book of Revelation.
Guided tours provide insight into its architecture and fascinating
history.
Address: 2 Promenade du Bout-du-Monde;
E-mail: elisabeth.dreyfus@monum.fr;
Telephone: (02) 4186 4877;
Opening time: Daily 10am to 5.30pm (September to April); 9.30am to 6.30pm (May to August). Last admittance is 45 minutes before closing;
Admission: €6 (adult), free for under 18s
