Chosen as the first French city where it is good to live, Angers and surroundings really have it all.
Starting visiting the city with a famous hot spot, Château d'Angers is well-known all other the world for its medieval Apocalypse Tapestry. A guided tour is possible to get more info about this masterpiece.
Château d'AngersWhen you arrive, please take the time to explore remarkable plants and flowers drawn by landscape gardeners.
Château d'AngersI suggest you to have a look on top of the castle as it offers an amazing view on the city.
From Château d'Angers As I told you just above, Apocalypse Tapestry is something impressive I recommend you to see. It is considered as priceless because it represents the unique and biggest work known today in the world.
Apocalypse Tapestry in Château d'Angers During your visit, you can discover vineyards; vegetable and aromatic gardens and even beehive!
From Château d'AngersPlace du Ralliement is the heart of the city and the meeting place of locals. From this point, you can admire the fantastic Theatre monument.
Jardin du Mail looks pretty, maintained with various flowers. Ideal for a picnic lunch.
I continued exploring the city thanks to few hinking paths.
The first one lasted 45 minutes and took me from Quai du Roi de Pologne to Prieuré de l'Esvière remains, by way of Promenade Jean Turc along the Castle, Promenade du Bout du Monde and Eglise Saint Laud. Promenade du Bout du Monde is worth the visit as it offers a wonderful view on Rivière La Maine.
Roi de Pologne Hotel Promenade Jean TurcChâteau d'AngersPromenade du Bout du MondeEglise Saint LaudPrieuré de l'Esvière remains The second path took me from Jardin du Musée des Beaux Arts to Château d'Angers for a 30 minute walk.
Jardin du Musée des Beaux Arts I suggest you to make a stop at Logis Barrault with its charming slate and tuffeau stones.
Logis BarraultOn the way, what is good to see is Tour Saint Aubin, built in XII century. Its tower was used as an observation tower, then as meteorological observation and today the ground floor proposes an art gallery.
Tour Saint AubinCollegiate Church of Saint Martin was one of the next site during the walk and Place Saint Croix was the spot I enjoyed more thanks to its Adam House built in around 1500.
Collegiate Church of Saint Martin Adam House Time now to advise you to spend a full day in Terra Botanica. Famous theme park based on vegetable and plant life is really worth the visit! If you have children, do not hesitate to visit the park with them because this place is perfect for everyone! I was totally impressed by the diversity and scenery. Luckily, I just came before they closed the park for winter and I saw plenty of pumpkins for Automn Festival. Terra Botanica, it is around 275.000 species of plants from all other the world. We can find activities like short movies explaining specificities about the region; learn more about vegetables and stones as local produce by boat; exploring some of the countless roses present in the garden and its history...
In few word, the perfect illustration to understand our environment...
Terra Botanica