Logis Barrault, Medieval residence in Angers, France
The Logis Barrault features two main buildings connected by a tower with a spiral staircase and facades made of schist and tuffeau stone.
Built between 1486 and 1493 for Olivier Barrault, treasurer of Brittany and mayor of Angers, this residence received distinguished guests like Caesar Borgia and Marie de Medici.
The building transformed from a private residence to a seminary in 1673, then became home to the Museum of Fine Arts in 1801 and a public library in 1805.
Located at 3 Place Saint-Éloi in central Angers, the monument underwent extensive renovations from 1999 to 2004 to enhance its museum functionality.
The Renaissance spiral staircase features a palm vault design similar to those found in the castles of Beaugé, Saumur, and Montsoreau.
Location: Angers
Address: 14, rue du Musée
GPS coordinates: 47.46920,-0.55417
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:57
Angers has the quiet charm of cities where old stones converse with light. Royal city, capital of Anjou, it combines the medieval strictness of its castle with the Gothic grace of its cathedral and the plant-like softness of its gardens. Along the banks of the Maine, bridges, towers, and rooftops create a perfect setting for photographers. The tapestries of the Apocalypse, timber houses, flowering paths of the Jardin du Mail, or reflections of the Lake of Maine all tell the same story: a city where history is both admired and lived. Behind the blond stone facades, Angers hides an artist’s soul, with bright museums, medieval alleys, and lively markets. An elegant and accessible destination, appealing to both architecture enthusiasts and those seeking peaceful landscapes.
Angers Cathedral
163 m
Maison d'Adam
123 m
Place du Ralliement
290 m
Grand Théâtre
249 m
Abbaye Saint Aubin d'Angers
143 m
Galerie David d'Angers
126 m
Église Saint-Martin d'Angers
174 m
Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Angers
54 m
Palais du Tau, Angers
200 m
Rue d'Alsace
297 m
Protestant church of Angers
41 m
Hôtel de préfecture de Maine-et-Loire
128 m
Collégiale Saint-Martin
167 m
Hôtel de Thévalle
91 m
Hôtel Avril de la Roche
298 m
Auberge de la Tête noire
56 m
Maison, 9 rue de l'Oisellerie
210 m
Pipe organ of Cathédrale Saint-Maurice, Angers
163 m
South rose window of Angers Cathedral
141 m
North rose window of Angers Cathedral
163 m
Ciborium de la cathédrale Saint-Maurice d'Angers
143 m
Maison 25 rue Toussaint
117 m
Logis de la Cornelevrière
21 m
Maison, 7 rue de l'Oisellerie
210 m
Maison, 5 rue de l'Oisellerie
215 m
Maison canoniale Sainte-Croix
322 m
Hôtel 3 place Saint-Eloi
15 m
Statue de Monseigneur Freppel
101 mReviews
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