Château d'Angers, Medieval fortress in Angers, France
The castle extends over 500 meters with 17 large black and white striped towers constructed from local limestone and slate materials.
Built in the 9th century by the Counts of Anjou, the fortress underwent major reconstruction under Louis IX in the 13th century.
The castle houses the Apocalypse Tapestry, a 100-meter-long medieval artwork commissioned by Louis I, depicting scenes from the Book of Revelation.
The castle provides guided tours, educational programs, and contains multiple gardens including a vineyard and herb collection within its former moat.
During World War II, German forces used the castle as an arsenal, leading to structural modifications that remain visible in certain sections.
Location: Angers
Website: https://www.chateau-angers.fr/
Address: 2 Prom. du Bout du Monde, 49100 Angers, France 49100 Angers
Opening Hours: May 02-September 04 Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:30; September 05-April 31 Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:30; January 01,December 25,May 01 closed; December 31,December 24 10:00-16:30
Phone: +33241864877
Website: https://chateau-angers.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.47007,-0.55994
Latest update: August 27, 2025 17:26
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.
Apocalypse Tapestry
9 m
Angers Bridge
302 m
Angers Cathedral
376 m
Maison d'Adam
442 m
Le Quai
429 m
Galerie David d'Angers
327 m
Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Angers
414 m
Pont de Verdun
370 m
Logis Barrault
445 m
Protestant church of Angers
404 m
Hôtel du roi de Pologne
255 m
Fontaine du Pied-Boulet
331 m
Hôtel de Thévalle
414 m
Montée Saint-Maurice
301 m
Auberge de la Tête noire
434 m
Maison de Cunault
213 m
Église Saint-Laud d'Angers
320 m
Chapelle de Notre-Dame-Sous-Terre
295 m
Pipe organ of Cathédrale Saint-Maurice, Angers
376 m
Ciborium de la cathédrale Saint-Maurice d'Angers
398 m
North rose window of Angers Cathedral
408 m
South rose window of Angers Cathedral
372 m
Maison 25 rue Toussaint
328 m
Hôtel 3 place Saint-Eloi
433 m
Logis de la Cornelevrière
426 m
Maison canoniale Sainte-Croix
223 m
Maison du Croissant
179 m
Promenade du bout du monde
112 mReviews
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