Catholic University of the West, Angers

Name: Catholic University of the West
Address: 3, place André Leroy, Angers, France

#42 among attractions in Angers

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The Catholic University of the West, known colloquially to its students as «la Catho», is a university located in Angers, France. ()

Local name: Université catholique de l'Ouest Established: 1875 (149 years ago)Coordinates: 47°27'46"N, 0°32'48"W

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3, place André LeroyMadeleine Saint-Léonard Justices (Volney)Angers France

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Catholic University of the West – 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.

0.8 miNW
Landmark 9th-century fortress
Château d'Angers, Angers
21 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...
0.6 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Angers, Angers
15 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...
0.8 miE
Water park, Amusement park, Arenas and stadiums
Stade Raymond Kopa, Angers
20 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.
0.7 miNW
12th and 13th century Catholic cathedral
Angers Cathedral, Angers
17 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...
0.8 miN
Historic landscaped botanical garden
Jardin des plantes d'Angers, Angers
22 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.
0.7 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, Vernacular architecture
Muséum d'histoire naturelle d'Angers, Angers
20 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...
1 miNW
Bridge
Angers Bridge, Angers
25 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.
0.9 miN
Monastery
Abbey of St. Sergius, Angers
24 min walk • The Abbey of St. Sergius, more fully the Abbey of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, in Angers was a Benedictine monastery in France.
0.7 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Pincé Museum, Angers
18 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.
0.9 miS
Park, Garden, Botanical garden
Arboretum Gaston Allard, Angers
22 min walk • 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.
1.2 miNW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Jean Lurçat and Contemporary Tapestry Museum, Angers
30 min walk • The Jean-Lurçat and Contemporary Tapestry Museum is a museum of the city of Angers.

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Which popular attractions are close to Catholic University of the West?

Nearby attractions include Saint Martin's Collegiate Church, Angers (13 min walk), Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Angers, Angers (15 min walk), Grand Théatre, Angers (16 min walk), Place du Ralliement, Angers (16 min walk).

How to get to Catholic University of the West by public transport?

The nearest stations to Catholic University of the West:

Bus

Michelet • Lines: 2, 2s, 9 (3 min walk)
Rabelais • Lines: 3, 3d, 3s (3 min walk)

Tram

Foch - Haras • Lines: A (10 min walk)
Place la Fayette • Lines: A (11 min walk)

Train

Angers Saint-Laud (13 min walk)
Angers - Maître-École (19 min walk)