Château d'Angers, Medieval fortress in Angers, France
Description
Château d'Angers is a medieval fortress featuring 17 distinctive black and white striped towers made from local limestone and slate. The structure spans a large area and incorporates gardens alongside displays that reveal daily life from the medieval period.
History
The fortress was founded in the 9th century and underwent major reconstruction under Louis IX in the 13th century. These transformations established it as one of the kingdom's most important fortifications.
Culture
The castle holds the Apocalypse Tapestries, a series depicting biblical scenes that served as visual storytelling for people who could not read. These pieces reveal how art communicated religious teachings throughout medieval Europe.
Practical
Visiting is made easy by well-maintained pathways that allow exploration of different sections and climbing the towers. Clear signage and information boards help you navigate the site and understand what you are seeing.
Did you know?
During World War II, German forces used the fortress as a weapons depot, and traces of this use remain visible in certain areas today. This layer of history shows how the site survived and changed through different eras.
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