The wealth of its heritage and the care taken with its promotion have enabled Angers to obtain the prestigious "Villes d"Art et d"Histoire" label awarded by the Department of Architecture and Heritage. If you are in tune with the spirit of chivalry and courtly love holds no secrets for you, you’ll love the capital of Anjou. Memories of a visit to Angers are always coloured by its blue and white stones and the beauty of its slate.
The Château tells the story of King René. The Jean Lurçat museum and the contemporary tapestry evoke the loom setters. Under the glass roof of the gallery you will find the monumental David.
The gothic-style cathedral of the Plantagenets and the Apocalypse tapestry will strike a chord straight away. And our heritage can be seen and experienced in the art galleries, the Maison d’Adam, and the many inhabited castles nearby.
Take a short stroll from the Cité to the Doutre, where you can find a lively student atmosphere, or enjoy the quiet banks of the Maine. Memories of a visit to Angers are always coloured by its blue and white stones and the beauty of its slate.
In addition to the Maine, the Doutre quarter on the right bank still has a discreet, rural charm. You'll be delighted by its wood-framed houses, its private townhouses, its Angevin residences with their pale tufa facades, and its many green spaces.