La Maison d'Adam, Angers

Name: La Maison d'Adam
Address: 1 Place Sainte-Croix, Angers, 49000, France
Telephone: +33 2 41 88 06 27

#38 among attractions in Angers

Monuments and statues, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The House of Adam, also called the House of Adam and Eve or the Tree of Life, is a half-timbered house located in the heart of the city of Angers, at the intersection of rue Montault and Place Sainte-Croix, just behind the cathedral. It is one of the architectural testimonies of the medieval heritage still existing nowadays, since it was built around 1491. Today it houses the Maison des artisans d'Angers.

Coordinates: 47°28'16"N, 0°33'13"W

Address

1 Place Sainte-CroixCentre ville la Fayette (Ralliement)Angers 49000 France

Contact

+33 2 41 88 06 27

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Day trips

La Maison d'Adam – 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.

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Landmark 9th-century fortress
Château d'Angers, Angers
8 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...
~830 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Angers, Angers
4 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...
1.3 miSE
Water park, Amusement park, Arenas and stadiums
Stade Raymond Kopa, Angers
34 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.
~350 ftSW
12th and 13th century Catholic cathedral
Angers Cathedral, Angers
2 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...
0.5 miNE
Historic landscaped botanical garden
Jardin des plantes d'Angers, Angers
14 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.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Vernacular architecture
Muséum d'histoire naturelle d'Angers, Angers
10 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...
0.5 miW
Bridge
Angers Bridge, Angers
12 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.
0.5 miNE
Monastery
Abbey of St. Sergius, Angers
13 min walk • The Abbey of St. Sergius, more fully the Abbey of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, in Angers was a Benedictine monastery in France.
~530 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Pincé Museum, Angers
3 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 miN
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Jean Lurçat and Contemporary Tapestry Museum, Angers
14 min walk • The Jean-Lurçat and Contemporary Tapestry Museum is a museum of the city of Angers.
0.7 miN
Botanical garden
Jardin botanique de la Faculté de Pharmacie d'Angers, Angers
17 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)

When is La Maison d'Adam open?

La Maison d'Adam is open:

Monday 2 pm - 7 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 7 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 7 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 7 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to La Maison d'Adam?

Nearby attractions include Grand Théatre, Angers (2 min walk), Angers Cathedral, Angers (2 min walk), Place du Ralliement, Angers (3 min walk), Pincé Museum, Angers (3 min walk).

How to get to La Maison d'Adam by public transport?

The nearest stations to La Maison d'Adam:

Bus

République • Lines: 1, 11, 15, 1d, 1s, 3 (2 min walk)
Sainte-Croix • Lines: 1, 11, 15, 1d, 1s, 3 (3 min walk)

Tram

Foch - Maison Bleue • Lines: A (7 min walk)
Foch - Haras • Lines: A (8 min walk)

Train

Angers Saint-Laud (13 min walk)
Angers - Maître-École (27 min walk)