Photogallery of Angers, France

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 centers and natural attractions located in the vicinity of the city. The city is proud of its botanical garden. Besides it, Jardin du Mail is another great place for outdoor recreation. This is one of the oldest public parks in the region. Jardin du Mail is a so-called geometrical park. Its layout is symmetrical and has different geometrical shades. Over the centuries, it became possible to create an interesting collection of flowers and other plants in this park. In summer, numerous visitors come to admire beautiful flowerbeds and take a walk along the tranquil parkways. Today, it is hard to imagine that this well-maintained park was established in the 17th century. At that time, the park had fields for playing jeu de mail, a game popular among royals in the 17th century. Jardin du Mail has an interesting peculiarity – an old orchestra gazebo that is still in use when the park hosts classical music concerts. During a walk here, you can see multiple symbolic monuments and sculptures that belong to different periods. If you enjoy taking walks in less crowded areas, visit Parc Saint Nicolas. This old park is located near a riverbank and occupies a part of an old forest. You can walk in empty alleys and admire centuries-old trees and ducks here. The park has comfortable relaxation … Read further