Things to do in Angers

No. 18 of Family-friendly Attractions in France

Castle d'Angers

Castle d'Angers (Château d'Angers) Castle d'Angers is located in Angers, in the Loire Valley of western France, on the banks of the Maine River. It is one of the most distinctive medieval castles in the Loire Valley region. Unlike other "romantic castles" in the Loire Valley known for their Renaissance style, it is a trueMedieval military fortress, with a solemn and dignified temperament. 1. A giant black-and-white city wall The castle is remarkable for its 17 massive round towers, constructed with alternating layers of black slate (schist) and white limestone, creating a striking black-and-white striped appearance. Majestic and highly distinctive, it stands as a symbol of the power of the Counts of Anjou. 2. The Apocalypse Tapestry (Tapisserie de l'Apocalypse) This is the castle's important treasure and one of the world's largest and most complete surviving medieval tapestries, measuring approx. 100 m in length (currently preserved at approx. 103 m). Created in the late 14th century, it was commissioned by Louis I, Duke of Anjou and brother of French King Charles V. The Apocalypse Tapestry is listed on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register. 3. Castle garden and view The castle interior preserves courtyards and gardens in medieval style. Walking along the rampart path offers a panoramic view of the old town of Angers and the Maine River. 4. Chapel and royal residence ruins The city still preserves remnants of a Gothic chapel and the former residence of the Dukes of Anjou, offering a glimpse into the life of medieval nobility.

Terra Botanica

This attraction is a botanical theme park in Angers. Spanning over 22 hectares, the park showcases plant species and natural landscapes from around the world. Visitors can admire flowers, trees, and lawns from various countries and regions.

No. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Maine-et-Loire

Get Out Angers

Located in FranceLoireregion, in the Maine-et-Loire department's Saint-Barthelemy-d'Anjou, Get Out Angers is an entertainment venue centered on immersive escape rooms. The venue uses the fictional Gretenfield family estate as its setting, with carefully designed scenes and storylines that immerse participants in a journey of puzzles and discovery. Players typically must, within a set time limit, work together to collect clues, apply logical reasoning, and unlock mechanisms to advance the story and escape. The venue not only offers a variety of themed escape room experiences but also features leisure amenities such as a board game bar, making it a comprehensive space for entertainment, socializing, and team building. Themes range from fantasy and adventure to historical and suspense, making it suitable for friend gatherings, family activities, or corporate team building events.

Jardin des plantes d'Angers

The Botanical Garden is located in the city center and is also an English-style garden with about 4 hectares of green space. It displays the diversity of Zhuwu through its collection of tree specimens.

Silver Angers - Complexe de Loisirs

Cathedrale St-Maurice

Construction of the church began in the 12th century and was completed in the 13th century. The architectural style is between Romanesque and Gothic, and it belongs to the Roman Catholic Church.

Balzac Park

AquaVita

Climb Up Angers - Les Ponts-de-Cé

Saint Nicolas park