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What to do and see in Angers, Pays de la Loire: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
Restaurants in Angers
1. Sensation VTT
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
Hop on the saddle for an epic adventure around the heart of the UNESCO Loire Valley territory. Surprise yourself with our great mountain bikes on funny trails. Scenic views are waiting for you ! Listen to your local guide about history and heritage during the ride and express yourself pedaling ! Our tours last 2h30 and all end up with a big smile on your face and a tasting of local products such as beers and wines produced in Anjou. Don't hesitate and book online for a good crack with the frenchies !
2. Chateau d'Angers
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4.5 based on 2,745 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 and 25th December.
Reviewed By walterc2016 - Neston, United Kingdom
Whilst we had heard of the well known Bayeux tapestry it came as a complete surprise to discover the much larger Apocalypse Tapestry of Angers. Commissioned by Louis 1 Duke of Anjou in 1375 it is some 100 metres long and depicts scenes from the book of Revelations. It is housed within the Castle that itself is impressive and awe inspiring along with stunning gardens. It is a must visit if you are in the area.
3. Musee Lurcat
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4.5 based on 309 reviews
Reviewed By AlbertSalichs - Manresa, Spain
Museé Lurçat is a wonderful museum of tapestries located in Angers, a town in Loire Region, in the North part of France. The museum has only a big room, where there are a lot of fantastic Contemporanean tapestries. Really, they are different to classical ones. So, you can see great compositions in (almost) all of them. I walked around the room two times, really I was awesome and I do not like very much tapestries, I prefer other kinds of art. A top in the city! and probably a number one museum of tapestries manufactured in 20th Century!
4. Terra Botanica
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4.5 based on 2,071 reviews
Reviewed By frana148 - Parthenay, France
Spent 6 hours exploring this park and covered most of it. The range of plants was impressive and loads were in flower which meant glorious colours. My friend and I are both keen gardeners so this was a delight. There are a lot of games areas, playgrounds and puzzles dotted around so younger children would have lots to do. The pedal boats and the dinosaur 4D film are fun for all ages, as is the balloon ride. I loved the butterfly house and the orchids were spectacular too. Lunch was good value and very tasty although on a crowded day I think the queue would probably be very long. Probably better to bring your own and use one of the picnic areas.
5. Galerie David d'Angers
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4.5 based on 271 reviews
The former Toussaint abbey church, dating from the 13th century, was restored in 1984. It is now covered with a glass roof, an audacious feature of modern architecture, and houses the works of sculptor, Pierre-Jean David, known as David d’Angers (1788-1856). David d’Angers’ work is scattered throughout France and Europe. Therefore, the main interest of the gallery in Angers is that it showcases the quasi-totality of his sculptures as plaster models, the preparatory studies for the final work, the latter being cast in bronze or sculpted in marble and stone. An idyllic promenade where the light reveals the beauty of the sculptures!
6. Maison d'Adam
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4.5 based on 215 reviews
La Maison d'Adam gives you the opportunity of discovering the art of more than eighty talented craftsmen from the Loire Valley and all around the world. Blown glass, ceramics, woodcraft, cast iron, bronze sculptures, all kinds of objects are gathered in this place full of magic. Guarantee and quality are our master words. La Maison des Artisans display a numerous choice of exceptional pieces, all of them unique, handcrafted and signed. Behind the cathedral Saint Maurice, right in the heart of medieval Angers, the historical building "Maison d'Adam" is not to be overlooked. As one of the most ancient halftimbered houses of France (15th century), it asounds the visitors with its looks and its beautiful sculptures carved in its wood.
7. Giffard
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Giffard, liquor company founded in Angers in 1885 and now in Avrille since 1972, welcomes you to a dedicated space at the heart of its manufacturing plant. Follow the guide for a tour to discover the secrets of giffard: starting with an introduction on the company history & know–how, through the maceration room and bottling line, ending with a tasting of our latest products in the reception area.
