Angers, France

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Alternative names: Population: 168.3 thous. (2020)Area: 16.49 mi²Elevation: 161 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 47°28'15"N, 0°33'9"W
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Angers Attractions - What to See and Explore

Angers offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Château d'Angers, Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Angers, Angers Cathedral, Château du Plessis-Bourré. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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    Landmark 9th-century fortress

    Château d'Angers

    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...

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    Museum • Art museum

    Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Angers

    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...

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    12th and 13th century Catholic cathedral

    Angers Cathedral

    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...

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    Museum • History museum • Historical and heritage tours

    Château du Plessis-Bourré

    Château du Plessis-Bourré is a château in the Loire Valley in France, situated in the commune of Écuillé in the Maine-et-Loire department. Built in less than 5 years from 1468 to 1472 by Finance Minister Jean Bourré, the principal advisor to King Louis XI.

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    Historic landscaped botanical garden

    Jardin des plantes d'Angers

    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.

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    Museum • Specialty museum • Vernacular architecture

    Muséum d'histoire naturelle d'Angers

    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...

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    Museum • History museum • Forts and castles

    Château de Serrant

    The Château de Serrant is a Renaissance château situated in the Loire Valley, the private residence of the Prince of Merode. The castle is 15 kilometres to the west of Angers, it is open to visitors.

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    Forts and castles

    Château de Pignerolle

    The Chateau de Pignerolle is located to the east of Angers in the commune of Saint-Barthélemy-d'Anjou in the department of Maine-et-Loire in France.

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    Nature • Lake

    Étang Saint-Nicolas

    Étang Saint-Nicolas is an artificial lake in Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France. Its surface is 3.6 ha.

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    Bridge • La Doutre

    Angers Bridge

    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.

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    Monastery • Besnardieres

    Abbey of St. Sergius

    The Abbey of St. Sergius, more fully the Abbey of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, in Angers was a Benedictine monastery in France.

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    Park • Botanical garden • Theme park

    Terra Botanica

    Terra Botanica is an amusement and botanical park in Angers.

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    Museum • Specialty museum

    Pincé Museum

    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.

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    Park • Garden • Botanical garden

    Arboretum Gaston Allard

    The Arboretum Gaston Allard, also known as the Arboretum d'Angers and formerly the Arboretum de la Maulévrie, is a municipal arboretum located at 9, rue du Château d'Orgement, Angers, Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire, France. It is open daily.

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    Museum • History museum • Art museum

    Jean Lurçat and Contemporary Tapestry Museum

    The Jean-Lurçat and Contemporary Tapestry Museum is a museum of the city of Angers.

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    Botanical garden • Larrey

    Jardin botanique de la Faculté de Pharmacie d'Angers

    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.

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    Museum • Historical place

    Saint Martin's Collegiate Church

    The collegiate church of Saint-Martin d'Angers is an ancient collegiate church located in the historic center of Angers, is one of the best preserved Carolingian monuments in France and a testimony to fifteen centuries of architectural evolution.

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    Area

    Saint-Barthélemy-d'Anjou

    Saint-Barthélemy-d'Anjou is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France. It is known as the place where Cointreau orange liqueur is produced.

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    Church • La Doutre

    Church of the Holy Trinity

    The Church of the Trinity of Angers is a religious building located in Angers, Maine-et-Loire, classified as a historical monument in 1840.

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Angers – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Angers, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Château de Saumur (Saumur), Château de Brissac (Brissac-Quincé), Zoo de la Flèche (La Flèche).

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    Medieval fortress and municipal museum

    Château de Saumur, Saumur

    Perched on a hill overlooking the picturesque town of Saumur in the Loire Valley, the Château de Saumur is a historic gem that offers a glimpse into the grandeur of France's past. This stately castle, with its fairy-tale turrets and sturdy walls, stands as a testament...

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    Historical place, Forts and castles, Garden

    Château de Brissac, Brissac-Quincé

    The Château de Brissac is a French château in the Brissac-Quincé area of the commune of Brissac Loire Aubance, located in the department of Maine-et-Loire, France. The property is owned by the Cossé-Brissac family, whose head bears the French noble title of Duke of Brissac.

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    Park, Outdoor activities, Zoo

    Zoo de la Flèche, La Flèche

    The Zoo de La Flèche is a 18-hectare zoo that opened in 1946 in La Flèche, Sarthe, France. The zoo is home to some 1600 animals representing about 160 species, and is a member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria and the Association Française des Parcs Zoologiques.

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    Large collection of armored combat tanks

    Musée des Blindés, Saumur

    The Musée des Blindés or Musée Général Estienne is a tank museum located in the Loire Valley of France, in the town of Saumur. It is now one of the world's largest tank museums. It began in 1977 under the leadership of Colonel Michel Aubry, who convinced both the French military hierarchy and the local political authorities.

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    Sacred and religious sites, Church, Monastery

    Solesmes Abbey, Solesmes

    Solesmes Abbey or St. Peter's Abbey, Solesmes is a Benedictine monastery in Solesmes, famous as the source of the restoration of Benedictine monastic life in the country under Dom Prosper Guéranger after the French Revolution.

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Best Time To Visit Angers

Learn when is the best time to travel to Angers weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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May, June, July, August and September are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in April.

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in June, July and August. Most of it rains in January, November and December.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What is the best time to visit Angers?

May, June, July, August and September are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in April. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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