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Angers weekend city break

combining city sights & nature
Stay in Angers

Why not make the most of a long weekend for a change of scene ?
Just two hours from Paris, Angers and its famous gentle life awaits.

Suggestion to be made in
3 days

At a glance

A weekend in Angers is about strolling the historic narrow streets of a city with some unique and surprising heritage, relaxing in nature on the banks of the Maine or on Saint-Aubin island, tasting fine wines on a terrace at sunset and taking time to savour every moment.

The Angers lifestyle is a sensation you can only understand once you have experienced it!

What a program!

Walking tour of the city

To get this weekend in Angers off to a great start, visit the city’s most emblematic historical building, Angers Castle. Enter via the drawbridge, show your Angers City Pass at the visitor desk and your journey through history can commence. With an astounding 17 towers and some beautiful formal gardens, the fortress stands proudly overlooking the river Maine. It also houses a unique-in-the-world Medieval treasure, the Apocalypse Tapestry. This masterpiece, which is on the UNESCO Memory of the World heritage list, measures over 100 metres long and 4.5 metres wide, so there is plenty of detail to take in. Before leaving the castle, take time to walk along the ramparts which offer a tremendous view of the river and the picturesque Doutre district on the other side.

A journey through time

Around the castle, explore the cobbled streets of the city’s historic quarter and discover the splendid half-timbered houses built in the 15th century. Stop in this part of town to see Saint-Maurice Cathedral, a superb 12th-century Gothic-style building which stands at the top of some impressive stairs known as the Montée Saint-Maurice. Two steps from here, in the ancient Toussaint abbey, is the Galerie David d’Angers, one of the most surprising places in the city. The natural light that bathes the gallery highlights the beauty of the works sculpted by David d’Angers and the white tufa stone walls create an atmosphere of perfect harmony.

Next, head to Place du Ralliement for some lunch. This city centre square is vibrant and bustling at all times of day. Don’t miss the façade of the 19th-century Grand Théâtre which has prime position in the square. Street art fans, make sure to look up and have your camera ready! To see all of the city’s best street art, our tip is to follow the blue line.

Discover an art of living

A weekend break in Angers is the opportunity to discover a wine region that is renowned for the quality and variety of its wines.The Maison des Vins d’Anjou et de Saumur, opposite the castle, is a tasting centre and shop that showcases the winemaking skills of Anjou producers. Discover appellations like Savennières, Coteaux-du-Layon and Cabernet d’Anjou, with expert advice from wine professionals who know the vineyards inside out.

What would you say to a delicious meal for two? Osé, Sens, and Autour d’un Cep are just a few names among the fantastic choice of restaurants in Angers that offer responsible, local cuisine. Simplicity and refinement make for a memorable dinner.

*ALCOHOL ABUSE IS DANGEROUS FOR YOUR HEALTH. ENJOY IN MODERATION.

**2020 Ranking by the Observatoire des Villes Vertes de France (French Green Cities Observatory)

In low season, be sure to check the opening times and days of the various sites you wish to visit.

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