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Angers Travel Guide
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Angers © Moyogo/Denis Jacquerye |
Overview: The holiday destination of Angers straddles the Maine River,
towards the west of the Loire Valley, and is a popular base from
which to explore the local sites and the surrounding châteaux
country. Angers is a busy regional centre and university city with
an air of sophistication. Like Tours, Angers was badly damaged
during World War II. Much of it, however, has been lovingly
restored and it remains a pleasant, amiable town with a lively
atmosphere. Top Angers holiday attractions include the intriguing
museum, Musée Jean Lurçat, which is known for its
famous tapestry Le Chant du Monde, and the Cathedral with
its beautiful 12th-century nave and famous stained-glass windows,
also dating from the 12th century. However Angers' most prominent
attraction is the Château d'Angers.
Attractions 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... see full details
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