What to See & Do
Angers Overall Appeal ★★★☆☆
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Angers Castle & Tapestry | ★★★★☆ | Castle + Tapestry | Self | Paid |
| 02 | Terra Botanica | ★★★☆☆ | Nature Theme Park | Self | Paid |
| 03 | City Center | ★★☆☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 04 | David Gallery | ★★☆☆☆ | Museum - Sculpture | Self | Paid |
| 05 | Fine Arts Museum | ★★☆☆☆ | Museum - Art | Self | Free |
| 06 | Arboretum Garden | ★★☆☆☆ | Garden | Self | Free |
| 07 | St. Maurice Cathedral | ★★☆☆☆ | Cathedral | Self | Free |
| 08 | Notre-Dame Church | ★★☆☆☆ | Church | Self | Free |
| 09 | Halles | ★★☆☆☆ | Food Court & Market | Self | Free |
| 10 | Angers Markets | ★★☆☆☆ | Food Markets | Self | Free |
| 11 | Jardin du Mail | ★☆☆☆☆ | Park | Self | Free |
| 12 | Jardin des Plantes | ★☆☆☆☆ | Park | Self | Free |
| 13 | Botanical Garden University | ★☆☆☆☆ | Garden | Self | Free |
| 14 | Lurçat Museum | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Tapestry | Self | Paid |
| 15 | St. Martin Church | ★☆☆☆☆ | Church + Museum | Self | Paid |
| 16 | Bout du Monde Vista Point | ★☆☆☆☆ | Panorama | Self | Free |
| 17 | St. Aubin Tower | ★☆☆☆☆ | Tower + Gallery | Self | Free |
| 18 | AAA Gallery | ★☆☆☆☆ | Art Gallery | Self | Free |
| 19 | Pincé Museum | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Antique Art | Self | Paid |
| 20 | Natural History Museum | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Nat. History | Self | Paid |
| 21 | Military Engineering Museum | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Military | Self | Paid |
| 22 | Slate Museum | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Slate | Self | Paid |
| 23 | Bon Pasteur Museum | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Religious | Self | Paid |
| 24 | Angers Tourist Train | ★☆☆☆☆ | City Train Tour | Tour | Paid |
01. Angers Castle & Tapestry
Appeal ★★★★☆
Type Castle + Tapestry + Garden
Visit Self
Cost Paid
The construction of Angers Castle, a formidable medieval fortress, began in the 9th century. It stands proudly on the banks of the Maine River. The castle’s 17 massive towers offer panoramic views of Angers and the surrounding landscape.
Inside the enclosure, there is a French-style garden and a chapel.
The castle also houses the Apocalypse Tapestry, a unique masterpiece of medieval art created in the 14th century, which is a breathtaking series of woven panels depicting the Apocalypse from the Book of Revelation.
02. Terra Botanica
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Nature Theme Park
Visit Self
Cost Paid
Terra Botanica is an expansive nature theme park dedicated to the plant kingdom. It combines botanical exhibits with interactive attractions and educational displays.
Opened in 2010, Terra Botanica is the first park in Europe devoted to plants. It was established to highlight the biodiversity and horticultural heritage of the Pays de la Loire region.
The park features a wide array of themed gardens. Interactive exhibits such as the “4D Adventure” and “Hot Air Balloon Ride Cable” offer unique experiences.
03. City Center
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
The City Center of Angers is a charming area filled with historical buildings.
The main square, Place du Ralliement, is surrounded by beautiful 19th-century architecture. The bustling shopping streets offer a mix of high-end boutiques and traditional markets. The pedestrian-friendly streets are adorned with historical landmarks such as the 16th-century Maison d’Adam in Place St. Croix Square.
04. David Gallery
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Sculpture Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
The Galerie David d’Angers is situated in the historic 11th-century Toussaint Abbey, now transformed into a museum. This space houses a comprehensive collection of works by Pierre-Jean David, known as David d’Angers, a renowned 19th-century sculptor.
05. Fine Arts Museum
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Art Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
he Fine Arts Museum in Angers houses a diverse collection of paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from the Middle Ages to contemporary art.
It is located in a historic mansion, the Logis Barrault.
06. Arboretum Garden
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Garden
Visit Self
Cost Free
The arboretum, founded in the 19th century, highlights the horticultural heritage of the region. It showcases botany, horticulture, ecology, and the art of gardening. Visitors can explore the arboretum through four gardens: the Shade Garden, the Trial Garden, the Garden of the Five Senses, and the Biotope Garden.
07. St. Maurice Cathedral
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Cathedral
Visit Self
Cost Free
The cathedral construction began in the 12th century and continued over several centuries. Its twin towers dominate the skyline of Angers and its interior is adorned with stained glass windows.
08. Notre-Dame Church
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
Notre-Dame des Victoires Church was constructed in the 19th century featuring Neo-Romanesque and Neo-Byzantine styles.
09. Halles
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Food Court & Market
Visit Self
Cost Free
A bustling hall that combines a food market and a food court, offering a wide range of products.
10. Angers Markets
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Food Markets
Visit Self
Cost Free
Angers has several food markets. The main one takes place on Saturday mornings at Place Leclerc Square. The second main one is held on Wednesday and Saturday mornings at Place Lafayette Square.
11. Jardin du Mail
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Park
Visit Self
Cost Free
A beautifully landscaped public park in the heart of Angers, featuring fountains, statues, and colorful flowerbeds.
12. Jardin des Plantes
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Park
Visit Self
Cost Free
A historic botanical garden with a rich collection of plants, trees, and themed sections. It includes a picturesque pond and greenhouses
13. Botanical Garden University
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Garden
Visit Self
Cost Free
This small botanical garden, dating back to the late 19th century, is managed by the Faculty of Pharmacy.
14. Lurçat Museum
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Tapestry Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
Dedicated to the works of 20th-century contemporary artist Jean Lurçat, famous for his tapestries.
The museum is housed in the 12th-century St. John’s Hospital and also has a small garden.
15. St. Martin Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church + Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
St. Martin Church is a historic church dating back to the 10th century, featuring Romanesque architecture that replaced the ruins of older churches.
It now functions as a museum, with exhibitions that feature religious artifacts and historical displays.
16. Bout du Monde Vista Point
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Free
Just next to Angers Castle, at the end of the alley Promenade du Bout du Monde, is a vista point offering a panorama over part of the city and the Maine River.
The view is similar to the one from the castle.
17. St. Aubin Tower
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Tower + Art Gallery
Visit Self
Cost Free
St. Aubin Tower is a historic structure from an old abbey. It now functions as a gallery space showcasing different styles.
18. AAA Gallery
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Art Gallery
Visit Self
Cost Free
The AAA Gallery is a small gallery housed in a former 19th century chapel. It showcases contemporary art in an historical setting.
19. Pincé Museum
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Antique rt Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
A museum showcasing an eclectic collection of artifacts, including ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman antiquities.
It’s housed in a Renaissance mansion named Logis Pincé.
20. Natural History Museum
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Natural History Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
The Natural History Museum of Angers is an institution dedicated to the study and exhibition of the natural world. The museum houses an impressive collection of thousands of objects, including fossils, shells, minerals, and taxidermied animals.
21. Military Engineering Museum
Appeal ★★★★★☆☆☆☆
Type Militray Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
Dedicated to the history of military engineering and fortifications, featuring models, artifacts, and historical documents. The museum offers a detailed look at the evolution of military technology and strategies. It is located in a former military facility.
22. Slate Museum
Appeal ★★★★★☆☆☆☆
Type Slate Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
The museum focuses on the history and techniques of slate quarrying in the region. Visitors can learn about the industry’s impact on local communities and explore exhibits on mining tools and methods.
23. Bon Pasteur Museum
Appeal ★★★★★☆☆☆☆
Type Religious Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
Highlights the life and work of Blessed Marie-Euphrasie Pelletier, founder of the Good Shepherd Sisters. The museum is set in the original convent and includes personal artifacts, documents, and exhibits on the congregation’s global mission.
24. Angers Tourist Train
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type City Train Tour
Visit Tour
Cost Paid
A tourist train offering audioguided tours of Angers’ main attractions and historic sites for a convenient way to explore the city.
The train itinerary starts at Place Kennedy Squares, next to the tourism office.
