Place du Pilori, Angers

Name: Place du Pilori
Address: Angers, France
Telephone: +33 5 49 28 51 73

#44 among attractions in Angers

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Facts and practical information

The Place du Pilori is a small square, entirely pedestrian, located in the heart of Angers, between rue Lenepveu and rue Saint-Étienne.

Coordinates: 47°28'24"N, 0°32'59"W

Address

Centre ville la Fayette (Ralliement)Angers France

Contact

+33 5 49 28 51 73

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Day trips

Place du Pilori – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château d'Angers, Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Angers, Stade Raymond Kopa, Angers Cathedral.

0.5 miSW
Landmark 9th-century fortress
Château d'Angers, Angers
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Loire Valley, the Château d'Angers is a majestic fortress that stands as a testament to medieval architecture and history in the city of Angers, France. This imposing structure, with its 17 towers, was constructed in the 13th century...
~1960 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Angers, Angers
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Angers, the Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Angers is a cultural gem that beckons art enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This esteemed museum, housed in a grandiose building, boasts an impressive collection of fine arts spanning...
1.2 miSE
Water park, Amusement park, Arenas and stadiums
Stade Raymond Kopa, Angers
32 min walk • Stade Raymond Kopa is a football stadium in Angers, France. It is the home ground of Ligue 1 side Angers SCO and seats 18,752 people. It is named after Raymond Kopa, a French football legend who made his professional debut with the club.
~1590 ftSW
12th and 13th century Catholic cathedral
Angers Cathedral, Angers
8 min walk • Angers Cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral of Saint Maurice, is a prime example of the Gothic architectural prowess nestled in the heart of Angers, France. This majestic church, with its imposing twin spires, has been a spiritual and cultural beacon since its...
~1500 ftNE
Historic landscaped botanical garden
Jardin des plantes d'Angers, Angers
8 min walk • The jardin des plantes d'Angers is a municipal park and botanical garden located on Place Pierre Mendès France, Angers, Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire, France. It is open daily without charge.
~880 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, Vernacular architecture
Muséum d'histoire naturelle d'Angers, Angers
5 min walk • The Muséum des sciences naturelles d'Angers is a municipal museum in Angers. Dedicated to Natural History, the Muséum d'Angers houses in its collections about 530,000 objects, including 3,000 birds, 20,000 shells, 50,000 fossils, 80,000 insects and 350,000 herbarium samples, as...
0.7 miW
Bridge
Angers Bridge, Angers
18 min walk • Angers Bridge, also called the Basse-Chaîne Bridge, was a suspension bridge over the Maine River in Angers, France. It was designed by Joseph Chaley and Bordillon, and built between 1836 and 1839.
~1470 ftNE
Monastery
Abbey of St. Sergius, Angers
8 min walk • The Abbey of St. Sergius, more fully the Abbey of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, in Angers was a Benedictine monastery in France.
~700 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Pincé Museum, Angers
4 min walk • The Pincé house is a Renaissance style building built between 1528 and 1535, by the Angevin Renaissance architect Jean Delespine at the request of its owner Jean de Pincé, mayor of Angers.
0.5 miNW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Jean Lurçat and Contemporary Tapestry Museum, Angers
13 min walk • The Jean-Lurçat and Contemporary Tapestry Museum is a museum of the city of Angers.
0.6 miNW
Botanical garden
Jardin botanique de la Faculté de Pharmacie d'Angers, Angers
16 min walk • The Jardin botanique de la Faculté de Pharmacie d'Angers is a botanical garden and arboretum operated by the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Angers. It is located at 16 Boulevard Daviers, Angers, Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire, France, and open weekdays without charge.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Place du Pilori?

Nearby attractions include Église Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, Angers (3 min walk), Pincé Museum, Angers (4 min walk), Muséum d'histoire naturelle d'Angers, Angers (5 min walk), Place du Ralliement, Angers (5 min walk).

How to get to Place du Pilori by public transport?

The nearest stations to Place du Pilori:

Bus

Mendès France • Lines: 1, 10, 1d, 1s, 2, 3, 3d, 3s, 402, 402 B, 403, 414, 7, 9 (6 min walk)
Hôtel de Ville • Lines: 30, 31, 32, 42 (5 min walk)

Tram

Hôtel de Ville • Lines: A (5 min walk)
Centre de Congrès • Lines: A (5 min walk)

Train

Angers Saint-Laud (18 min walk)
Angers - Maître-École (24 min walk)