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Tourism Angers : Capital of historic Anjou
Angers is a city in the Maine-et-Loire department in the north west of France located about 300 km of Paris. Angers is situated in the Pays de la Loire region and its inhabitants are called Angevins. Angers, the capital of the historic province of Anjou, is considered one of the most beautiful cities in France.
It is located on both banks of the Maine, which are connected by six bridges. The area along the river is well known for its nurseries and market gardens. It is also famous for its fresh products and flowers. Also, having more than 300 km waterways and 250 km of footpaths, Angers offers a large range of different activities to its visitors as well as to the locals.
Angers gives the traveler a mixture of a typical French nightlife, historically rich streets as well as great shopping opportunities. it's a very pretty, friendly town, with a lively atmosphere. Visit the castle that has the 14th century Apocalypse tapestry on display and the impressive twin spires of the 12th century Cathedral of Saint-Maurice. For most travelers, the main reason for coming here is to see these two amazing tapestry series, the 14th century Apocalypse and the 20th century Chant du Monde.
Sights in Angers
Museums and monuments to visit
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Château d'AngersLocated in the heart of Angers, the Château d’Angers was the residence of many sovereigns for four centuries. The story started in 1121 when the count of Anjou Geoffreoy de Plantagenet ...
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Cathédrale Saint-MauriceLocated on top of shale rock, on which the city of Angers was born, the Cathedral of St. Maurice d'Angers overlooks the river Maine, it is separated from the castle by the streets of the city ...
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Musée des beaux-artsThe Museim of arts of Angers is in a mansion built in the fifteenth century. The house has also guest Received Prestigious visit Like Louis XII or Encore Marie de Medici. Reopened in 2014, the new ...
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- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Saumur
- Durée : 2 jours
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- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Angers
- Durée : 9 jours
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- Départ : Angers
- Durée : 7 jours
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- Thème : Walks
- Départ : La bohalle
- Durée : 1 jour
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