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Angers occupies both banks of the Maine river and is sited in the Loire region of Western France. It is connected to Paris and Nantes by the A11 autoroute and the closest airport is Angers-Loire. Angers dates back to early Roman times when it was known as Juliomagus and has continued its importance throughout history as the cradle of the House of Plantagenet. Early prosperity was due to the locality of slate and manufacture of products such as Cointreau, fabrics and rope. Nowdays the area is popular for its historical monuments, tapestries, gardens, cathedral and many churches.


Angers is located in the Pays de la Loire Region, France. As one of the main cities of the Maine-et-Loire Department, Angers is part of the pre-revolutionary province of Anjou. The population of Angers reaches approximately 157,000 inhabitants in the proper area and over 283,000 inhabitants in the metropolitan area. Numerous tourists come to Angers for the numerous opportunities for vacations.

Top Attractions within Angers

Botanic Gardens of Angers include many settings in which all visitors will be delighted to walk and relax. The structure of the location is mixed, so that people will have the chance to admire a variety of plants, suitable for land and water habitats. This is a chance to enjoy nature and peace in the middle of the city. For those looking for an oasis of relaxation, the Botanical Gardens offer the perfect setting, adding beautiful landscapes, the sound of birds and secluded places.

Angers Cathedral is located in the city and is part of the most famous buildings to be seen here. Through this masterpiece, you can understand the importance and the value of tradition in the French culture and you can learn more about the past of this city. The site of the Cathedral was created in the 13th century, on the basis of the former religious structure that burnt down.

Museum of Natural History provides visitors with the unique chance to enter a valuable historic location and to admire collections related to natural history in Angers. The building in which the museum is opened is the Demarie-Valentin Hotel, which was built in 1521. There are around 100,000 artifacts and documents included in the collections of the museum, focusing on birds, mollusks, fossils and meteorites.

Château d'Angers is a community landmark. The medieval castle is one of the most important representations of the past and of the evolution in the region. Originally built in the 9th century, the construction functioned as a fortress, later to become a true castle. Nowadays, many tourists come for tours of the castle in order to experience a part of the past developments happening here.

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