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The Top 16 Castles around Angers

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 16

beautiful castles to choose from around Angers. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 15, 2025

Angers Castle

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The Château d'Angers, also called the Château des Ducs d'Anjou, dominates the Maine on its rocky promontory. Built in the 13th century under the orders of Louis IX, it was …

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Château de Durtal

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Average duration of individual visit: 1 hour
Groups welcome from 10 people
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Villevêque Castle

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Villevêque Castle is a former residence of the bishops of Angers. This 12th century fortress, which overlooks the Loir, was rebuilt twice after being besieged during the Hundred Years' War. …

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Les Ponts-de-Cé Castle

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Medieval fortress built in 1206, which was King René's favorite secondary residence.

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Pincé Museum

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The Hôtel de Pincé, an important Angevin Renaissance building converted into a museum at the end of the 19th century, is a place where one can discover the ancient Mediterranean, …

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Brissac Castle

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This ancient castle of the county of Anjou is located on the edge of the D 55. You will not be able to miss it if you pass through Brissac during your outing.

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Le Fresnay

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Elegant 19th century chateau located in Fresne-sur-Loire. Everyone who regularly travels Nantes-Paris by train has obviously already noticed :-)

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Montgeoffroy Castle

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Here is still a lot in the original condition, since the lock the time of the franz. Revolution has come through well. So you get good impressions about the castle …

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Blaison-Gohier Castle and Collegiate Church

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Set in the heart of the vineyards, the small town of Blaison-Gohier benefits from the Small Towns of Character label. With its castle and its collegiate church, Blaison-Gohier is an essential stop on the GR 3 which crosses its town.

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Château de Saint-Offange

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Remains of a fortified castle located at the top of a rocky outcrop. This was occupied by the Saint-Offange brothers during the wars of religion. Henri IV, enemy of the three brothers, had it destroyed in 1599.

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The Top 16 Castles around Angers

Angers Castle

Château de Durtal

Villevêque Castle

Les Ponts-de-Cé Castle

Pincé Museum

Brissac Castle

Le Fresnay

Montgeoffroy Castle

Blaison-Gohier Castle and Collegiate Church

Château de Saint-Offange

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