Discover Angers by Hire Car
Angers, the ancient capital of Anjou, is now the capital of the French department of Maine-et-Loire and is located right on the banks of the Maine River.
A hire car will give you the independence you need to discover the city and its surroundings.
Sights in Angers
The town’s most important sight is the castle, built between the 11th and 13th centuries, which is a striking sight with its 17 towers and its walls of white tufa and black slate. Inside, you can admire a tapestry cycle with motifs from the Apocalypse of John, an outstanding example of 14th-century weaving.
The Musée des Beaux-arts houses collections of paintings from the 14th to the 20th centuries, as well as a section on the city’s history. Also worth seeing is the Gothic cathedral of St Maurice. Several film and music festivals are held in Angers each year. In addition, the winegrowers of the region regularly offer wine tastings.
Accommodation and free time in Angers
Angers offers hotels, guest rooms and campsites in all price categories, making it a good starting point for day trips to the Loire Valley with its famous castles or to Brittany.
For this, a hire car is ideal. The nearby Lac de Maine recreational area, which attracts water sports enthusiasts in particular, can also be easily reached in this way. From the inland port in Angers, you can also take boat trips on the Loire and Sarthe rivers.
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