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What to do and see in Angers, France: The Best Places and Tips
Angers in France, from Europe region, is best know for History Museums. Discover best things to do in Angers with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
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1. Musee Lurcat
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4.5 based on 216 reviews
Reviewed By TheGumnuts - Sydney, Australia
Jean Lurçat was inspired to spend the rest of his life making a series of massive tapestries after seeing the "Apocalypse" series of tapestries (now housed in the Chateau). And if you've been to the chateau to see the Apocalypse (a must-see) then your next stop could well be the Musee Lurçat, juxtaposing the medieval works with the 20th century works of Lurçat. The subject is essentially the same, although of course the interpretation is completely different.
The building itself is also worthy of visiting; it's a former hospital. Don't forget to have a look outside in the interesting cloisters, featuring several architectural pieces "donated" from other buildings.
Included in the entrance fee is the adjacent contemporary tapestry museum, also worth your time.
Both museums are included in the Angers "city pass".
2. Galerie David d'Angers
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4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By Eddie S - Cardiff, United Kingdom
This was a surprise thing to do when visiting the city. It's not in an obvious location, nor is it particularly well advertised, but it's a really great museum packed with things to do. Lots of information and impressive sculptures/copies of famous sculptures.
3. Chateau de Brissac
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4.5 based on 578 reviews
Brissac is among the most impressive of all the Loire Valley Castles ! It is nicknamed " The Giant of the Loire Valley" !! And it is the home of the 13th duke of Brissac. It treasures inside a beautiful collection of ancient paintings and fine furnitures . The visit also includes the discovery of a unique private theater dedicated to Opera by a duchess of Brissac in the late XIX th century . Visitors will enjoy a wine tasting in the cellars of the wines produced on the estate ( especially the Rose of Anjou ) A beautiful landscaped gardened park of 200 are invites visitors to stroll alongside 5 romantic "promenade" ...
Reviewed By Colin K - Lincoln, United Kingdom
Brissac is known as the tallest chateau in France, and had apparently once been even taller, with statues of mercury on top From the minute we entered (through the coffee shop) it was lovely We went on a guided tour (in French) but understood quite...MoreThank you Colin for taking the time of your long comment about Brissac's visit ( House and Grounds) It was surely a pleasure to welcoming you Warmest regards Charles-André et Larissa de Brissac
4. Jardin des Plantes
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4.5 based on 211 reviews
Reviewed By KernowTraveller9 - Bristol, United Kingdom
Lovely place to spend time on a hot day. Very much English style in contrast to the formal Jardins du Mail, and with some interesting plants and trees. A relaxing spot to stroll and sit for a while.
5. Chateau de Serrant
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4.5 based on 289 reviews
Reviewed By accidentaltourist_8 - Bucks
This is a lovely chateau. we enjoyed our visit but it was partly spoilt by the fact that we could not go upstairs because a private coach party was being shown around. we did ask but were told we would need to wait an hour, which we didn't have. so we looked around the chapel and the outside, plus the ground floor, which includes several interesting rooms and an informative video on the history of the family that owns the chateau.
Clearly a house like this costs a lot of money to keep going and it is used for hire for weddings and events at times, but the welcome to people like us needs to be more inclusive to allow us to get the best out of our visit too.
6. Castle of Angers
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
The apparent austerity of this shale and limestone fortress, which the young king Louis IX had built on the edge of his kingdom in the 13th century, contrasts with the tranquil grounds inside the castle walls and the pleasant residence of the Dukes of Anjou, composed of buildings constructed at the end of the Gothic era. To transform and embellish the castle into a more welcoming home for the Anjou court, terraces and Gardens were laid out, galleries built and the gateway erected. The star attraction within the walls of the Château d’Angers is the Tapestry of the Apocalypse or woven in 1375. With its 104 metres in length, it is the largest medieval tapestry anywhere in the world. Open: > 2nd May to 4th September: from 9.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. > 5th September to 30th April: from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Last admission 45 minutes before closing time. Closed: > 1st January, 1st May, 1st November, 11th November and 25th December.
Reviewed By MitchMeg - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
We had two hours available before catching a train in Angers, and decided to visit the chateau. What a surprisingly amazing place! We expected to spend an hour and found that it really was worth more than two hours for the visit. The fortress appearance on the outside belies a beautiful garden and buildings on the inside. And most amazing is a breathtaking and enormous tapestry from the 13th century that takes up an entire museum inside the castle. Definitely worth the stop to visit this chateau.
7. Maison d'Adam
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4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By nickk355 - Weymouth, United Kingdom
Set on one side of the La place Sainte Croix this is indeed a unique shop. In a medieval building the shop is spread over 3/4 floors.
Artworks and unusual gifts fill the shop to the rafters. Staff are knowledgeable and polite without being intrusive.
Silver work, ceramics, metal work, glass work, many different mediums are used by the designers. Truly inspirational art on display.
On the outside of the building, look up and check out the gargoyles !!
8. Terra Botanica
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4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Peter and Sue D - York, United Kingdom
We wanted to see this and travelled by tram from town but, when we arrived, we found that it was closed - the gates were padlocked shut. It is obviously still in development - as is the whole area, with new apartment blocks nearby - but we would have been happy to see what is there. We did notice that the road outside is a dumping ground for burnt-out cars, but it may improve as the nearby area opens up to residents.
9. Cathedrale St-Maurice
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4 based on 384 reviews
Reviewed By FrederickWentworth - France
The building is very beautiful but we found the XIIth C windows (North side of the nave and choir) truly exceptional and worth a long visit. Sadly enough we forgot to bring our binoculars. Chartres has the world-famous blues but Angers has the most gorgeous reds I have ever seen outside the Sainte Chapelle. Go by all means. The panels detailing the work they are doing on the porch are very interesting: the sculptures have retained much of their original paint (which is very rare) because they were protected by an awning. They are now hidden away but the photographs give you a good idea of what they are like--a welcome respite from the garish and horribly vulgar light effects in Rouen and Amiens which draw crowds of the ignorant.
10. Collegiale Saint-Martin
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4.5 based on 100 reviews
Located in the heart of the historic part of Angers, the Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin is one of France’s most well-preserved Carolingian monument. The Collegiate is considered a major building in the history of architecture in the West of France, and is now property of the Conseil général de Maine-et-Loire. After 20 years of restoration, the Church stands as a cultural and touristic must-see in Anjou.
Reviewed By Brigid777 - Adelaide, Australia
Discover layer upon layer of architecture within this little jewel of a church that was rescued from destruction as a tobacco warehouse ! The careful renovations reveal Gallo-Roman walls, structures from late antiquity, Merovingian sarcophagi, Carolingian crossing tower, Romanesque nave, Gothic capitals and Angevin Gothic vaults.
It is just glorious; then you will discover the Archeological Crypt !
Absolutely invest in an audio-guide to understand the complex layers of history and architecture.
