ANGERS CASTLE AND THE APOCALYPSE TAPESTRY
Discover one of the best-preserved mediaeval fortresses in France. The castle's architecture enables us to trace the morphological evolution of the site right back to the first traces of human occupation about 4000 years BC, including the construction of the fortress and its 17 towers by the young St Louis and that of the royal apartments, the chapel and the "châtelet"or little castle by the dukes of Anjou. Come and admire this superb 13th-century fortress, with its sumptuous gardens and its famous tapestries, including the remarkable Apocalypse Tapestry.
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
The Musée des Beaux-arts offers two permanent exhibitions, "Beaux-arts du XIVe au XXIe siècle" (fine art from the 14th to the 21st century, painting and sculpture) and "Histoire d'Angers", (history of Angers, archaeology and art objects from the Neolithic period to the present day). A link between the past and the present, the site also offers the opportunity to view temporary exhibitions on art and heritage and to deepen your understanding of the subjects of the collections and exhibitions (guided tours, writing workshop, students' night etc.).
JEAN LURÇAT AND CONTEMPORARY TAPESTRY MUSEUM
The museum's collections bring together works of textile art from the 1950s right up to the most contemporary creations. Since 1967, the Hôpital Saint-Jean (12th century) has housed the "Chant du Monde" by Jean Lurçat (1957-1966). The manifesto of a politically-committed artist, and a contemporary echo of the Apocalypse Tapestry, this ensemble of 10 tapestries constitutes a symbolic humanist vision of the 20th century.
DAVID D’ANGERS GALLERY
Since 1984 the restored abbey-church of All Saints, dating from the 13th Century, houses the works of the sculptor David d’Angers (1788-1856) : monuments, commissioned work (the façade of the Pantheon), gallery of contemporary busts (Balzac, Hugo, and others), and medallions.
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
The museum is located within two charming historical buildings (XIXth century) and invites you discover the past of the Anjou region and the extraordinary diversity of living forms which have appeared over hundreds of millions of years of evolution. You will come nose-to-beak with multicoloured parrots and many birds species which are found in Maine-et-Loire.
COLLEGIATE CHURCH OF ST MARTIN
Waiting 1600 years for you! Twenty years of work have been invested to resuscitate 20 centuries of Angers' history at the Collégiale St Martin, one of the best-preserved Carolingian monuments in France. Through permanent (history of the building, the world of the dead...) and temporary exhibitions, take an unforgettable trip back into time.
CATHEDRAL OF SAINT-MAURICE
The first building to present the characteristics of the Anjou Gothic style, the cathedral of St Maurice (12th-13th century) offers an opportunity to admire its vaulting with diagonal ribs and a beautiful collection of stained glass from the 12th, 13th and 15th centuries.