Rain Boots Children Oleksandr PDespite Angers’ famously mild and gentle climate, the Angevin weather does occasionally play up.
Find a host of ideas here for outings and excursions that will allow you to discover Angers on wet days while still staying dry!
Children In The Rain Markus SpiskeWith swimming pools, indoor playgrounds, trampoline parks, escape games, laser games and bowling, you’re sure to find something to satisfy your little balls of energy! Find out more about all the leisure parks in Angers.
Angers Iceparc The Angers Iceparc skating rink, open since 2019, is THE perfect place to discover skating or perfect your glide. Let’s get skating! Put on your skates and go for it. There are adapted activities for children aged 3 and over.
Patisserie Enfants Olia DanilevichAn idea that will put a smile on everyone’s face! Baking a cake is a great way to please your children, while enjoying yourself in the kitchen… and sharing a moment of conviviality around the preparation. For example, we suggest a fun, family-friendly culinary workshop that will delight young and old alike!
Jeux De Societe Karolina GrabowskaIt’s the best way to sharpen their senses and have a great time. In need of board games at home? Go to Les Casse-pions! The concept: sit down around a table with plates to share, and discover games of all kinds as a family. A convivial moment guaranteed!
There are also other game bars and specialist stores in Angers:
If you opt for this option, we suggest you visit the Museum of Natural Sciences, the Espace Air Passion or the Château Musée de Villevêque, all of which offer fun tours and are ideal in case of rain.
Soiree Culturelle Angers Copyright Alexandre Lamoureux Destination Angers 14453 1920pxLooking for something special? We’ve got just what you’re looking for: concerts, theater, dance, magic… a whole variety of shows that will amaze your children (and you too!). It’s the break we all need to escape the rain. Let the show begin!
Save time by booking your Angers City Pass online.
Once you’ve got it, you’ll have free access to 25 not-to-be-missed sites, plus a whole host of other benefits!
City Pass 48hVisit the Galerie David d’Angers in the heart of Angers, which is an enchanting place both inside and out. This former abbey church houses the sculptures of David d’Angers and has been covered with a contemporary glass roof, which creates a stunning play of light.
If you like tapestry, you are in store for a treat in Angers – the Apocalypse Tapestry, housed in Angers Castle, is the largest Medieval tapestry in the world. Make sure you don’t miss it!
At the Jean Lurçat and Contemporary Tapestry Museum, you can see the famous contemporary tapestry, the Chant du Monde. The buildings of the 12th-century St. Jean hospital provide the venue for the museum.
At the Musée des Beaux-arts (Museum of Fine Arts), you can see works that help understand the history of Angers. And admire over 350 splendid works of art.
With children, we recommend the Museum des Sciences Naturelles, the Espace Air Passion aviation museum or the Château-Musée de Villevêque, which offer fun tours to enjoy.
A father and daughter in front of a tapestry, Jean Lurçat temporary exhibition, Musée des Beaux-Arts, AngersHave a chat over a cup of Lagosta tea or a cup of coffee? Simply take the time. Discover the tea rooms in Angers and all our ideas for having a snack or reading in the warmth.
If you wanted to set out on one of the wine routes to meet local winemakers, but have been put off by the weather, then we suggest you head to the Maison des Vins d’Anjou-Saumur, just next to the castle. You will be greeted there by wine experts who will introduce you to the main appellations of Anjou-Saumur. With dry to sweet wines, Grand Crus, fruity and powerful red wines, and even sparkling wines, you will be dazzled by the diverse styles produced in the region.
Angers’ wine bars are also inviting places to taste and discover locally produced wines.
Looking for a new look? Need something new? Now’s the time to brush up on your eco-responsible brands! We never forget them! Discover sustainable and local boutiques all over the city.
Handicraft Candles Yan KrukauHidden away in mysterious places, art galleries abound in Angers. Discover the art of sculpture, painting, ceramics… meet passionate artists!
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