France always welcomes its guests, regardless of the city that they plan to visit his time. Many settlements in this country are famous for their ancient history, and local landmarks are a great way to see this history come alive. The French city of Angers is one of these renowned places. This is the center of the ancient provincial settlement of Anjou. Angers is situated not far from Paris, about 300km. The Maine River provides its crystal clear water for the city. Local people often call their motherland the “Black Anjou” because this was an important center of stone and slate mining in the past.
The beautiful city of Angers has many historic symbols but Chateau d’Angers is widely recognized as the most important one. The first protective facilities on the site of the castle … Open
Besides an interesting excursion program, Angers will please its guests with a variety of entertainments. You can take a stroll in the picturesque city parks and gardens, visit entertainment … Open
What places should tourists visit in Angers? Having arrived and checked-in, make an excursion to Château D' Angers. In the past, this was a residence of the Dukes of Anjou. The castle was built in the 13th century. The doors of this gorgeous building are open for tourists every day so everyone can see La Chapelle Sainte-Geneviève (the Chapel of Saint Genevieve) that dates back to 1410. Visitors can walk in the Royal Logis and see beautiful tapestries created in the 15th – 16th centuries.
It is simply inexcusable to enjoy a vacation in this old French city and fail to visit its shops. In Angers, you can visit both modern shopping centers and unique artisan workshops that … Open
In Angers, there are many museums that tourists will find interesting to visit. These museums tell about the history of the region and the development of mining. The former Hospital St-Jean is the first museum that tourists will find interesting to visit. The building is a gorgeous example of the architecture in the 12th century. The Museum of Fine Arts exhibits paintings of famous painters, and Musée de l'Ardoise is dedicated to mining and building technologies of past centuries.
The majority of tourists visit Angers in order to get acquainted with its signature historic landmarks. However, it is still interesting to spend several days in this French city if you are … Open
Do you like flying? You can fly to Angers from Nantes, Paris, and Bordeaux. Trains deliver passengers to the famous Anjou city from all parts of France. If Gare Montparnasse is your starting point, you will be in Angers in one hour or one and a half hours. The ride from Nantes will be even faster – 45 minutes. If you plan to rent a car, Le Mans is the best starting point as the distance to Angers is only 95 kilometers. However, tourists need to keep in mind that many roads in France are paid.