Château d'Angers

The castle is a bulwark, huge and still very well preserved.
The museum in the castle contains the 14th century "Apocalypse Tapestry", which was created between 1377 and 1382.

Angers Castle is a medieval fortress dating from the 9th century. Angers Castle is located on the banks of the Maine and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. You can explore the castle's 17 towers and massive walls, as well as the gardens and chapel inside. You will also be able to admire the famous Apocalypse Tapestry, a 14th century masterpiece which depicts scenes from the Book of Revelation. Angers Castle is open to visitors all year round and you can book your tickets online or at the entrance. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the history and culture of France while enjoying a pleasant hike.

The Angers fortress impresses with its ramparts and towers made of schist and limestone. Also called the castle of the Dukes of Anjou, the monument was a privileged witness to the History of France with the Viking invasions, the birth of the dynasty from which the famous dungeon builder Foulque Nerra came, the opposition of the Plantagenets and the Capetians, the reign of Saint Louis or the home of the Dukes of Anjou and Sicily.