Apocalypse Tapestry, Medieval tapestry series at Château d'Angers, France
The tapestry extends over 100 meters in length and 4.5 meters in height, presenting 74 scenes that tell the story from the Book of Revelation.
Louis I, Duke of Anjou, commissioned this wool tapestry between 1377 and 1382, with artists Jan Bondol designing and Nicolas Bataille managing the production in Paris.
The tapestry narrates religious stories through medieval imagery, featuring dragons, angels, demons, fortified towns, and knights in detailed wool weaving patterns.
The gallery maintains a constant temperature of 19 degrees Celsius, with admission prices ranging from 8 to 11 euros including access to the entire castle.
During the French Revolution, fragments of this tapestry were used as floor mats and insulation before being rediscovered in 1848 and restored.
Location: Angers
Inception: 1377
Creator: Jan Boudolf, Nicolas Bataille, Robert Poinçon
Height: 4.5 m
Width: 100 m
Made from material: wool
GPS coordinates: 47.47000,-0.56000
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:37
The Pays de la Loire region is full of lesser-known sites revealing the history and diversity of this western France region. Beyond the typical tourist routes, these sites provide an authentic insight into local heritage, craft traditions, and preserved natural landscapes. Among these destinations are castles like Brissac, the tallest in France, and the fortress of Tiffauges, associated with medieval legends. History enthusiasts will appreciate the Gallery of the Apocalypse Tapestry in Angers, a 14th-century textile work, or the Fontevraud Abbey, a remarkable monastic complex. Curious visitors will also find unusual sites such as the Passage du Gois, a tidal road connecting Noirmoutier Island to the mainland depending on the tide, and the Epinay Mill, still operational today. This selection also includes specialized botanical gardens, such as Camifolia in Chemillé, thematic museums dedicated to Jules Verne or early 20th-century rural life, as well as vineyards and manors surrounded by gardens. These locations, often frequented by locals, offer a different perspective for exploring the Pays de la Loire.
Château d'Angers
9 m
Angers Bridge
299 m
Angers Cathedral
381 m
Maison d'Adam
446 m
Le Quai
431 m
Galerie David d'Angers
329 m
Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Angers
416 m
Pont de Verdun
379 m
Logis Barrault
448 m
Protestant church of Angers
406 m
Hôtel du roi de Pologne
249 m
Fontaine du Pied-Boulet
339 m
Hôtel de Thévalle
418 m
Montée Saint-Maurice
310 m
Auberge de la Tête noire
438 m
Maison de Cunault
222 m
Église Saint-Laud d'Angers
313 m
Chapelle de Notre-Dame-Sous-Terre
286 m
Pipe organ of Cathédrale Saint-Maurice, Angers
381 m
Ciborium de la cathédrale Saint-Maurice d'Angers
403 m
North rose window of Angers Cathedral
413 m
South rose window of Angers Cathedral
377 m
Maison 25 rue Toussaint
330 m
Hôtel 3 place Saint-Eloi
436 m
Logis de la Cornelevrière
429 m
Maison canoniale Sainte-Croix
231 m
Maison du Croissant
187 m
Promenade du bout du monde
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