Angers Map, France

Angers Sightseeing

Château d'Angers is undoubtedly one of the most visited Angers sights. Built in the early part of the 13th century, the fortess-wall has 17 circular towers. There’s a whole lot to see inside the fortress – right from a chapel (added in the 15th century) to courtyards, living quarters and windmill towers, etc. The chief attraction, of course, is the famous tapestry Tenture de l'Apocalypse. Woven by Paris weaver... read more

Angers Travel Guide

The quarries of slate that surround the city and built most rooftops in Angers give it the nickname “the black city”, as it is known in most Angers travel guides. This has been supporting the economy for a very long time but there are also other peculiarities which give Angers its income. Edouard Cointreau, an Angers native, was the first to distill liqueur out of oranges and the recipe for the Cointreau liqueur... read more

Angers Nightlife

James Joyce stands at the far end of Boulevard Foch. The ambience is really nice, something that attracts student-groups. A lot of Irish music is played or else you can catch some sporting action on the pub’s big screen TV. Matt Murphy's is close by (in fact, at the other end of Boulevard Foch); although the pub is pretty simple, people flock to it for its good food. read more

Angers History

King Philippe II of France conquered the city in 1204 and Angers ceased to be a part of the Angevin Empire, instead it was included in the French territory. This was the beginning of the extended period of prosperity in Anger’s history, which Angers experienced through the following centuries, especially the 14th and 15th centuries. (Angers’ first university was established by the 14th century). read more